English language requirements
All UWE students must have a recognised English Language qualification of at least GCSE grade C or equivalent standard.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Entry
Our preferred tests are IELTS or the TOEFL Internet Based Test but a full list of accepted tests and required levels can be found below.
Please note that where a score is needed in each component, this means Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Please be aware that some courses have more specific English Language requirements. Please check the Courses at UWE Bristol page for details.
IELTS
Valid for 2 years
Undergraduate
- Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
Undergraduate Final Year Entry
- Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component OR
- Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in each component
Postgraduate
- Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL Internet Based Test
Valid for 2 years
Undergraduate
Overall score of 80 with at
least:
- 17 in Listening
- 18 in Reading
- 20 in Speaking
- 17 in Writing
Undergraduate Final Year Entry
Overall
score of 90 with at least:
- 17 in Listening
- 18 in Reading
- 20 in Speaking
- 17 in Writing
Postgraduate
Overall score of 90 with at
least:
- 17 in Listening
- 18 in Reading
- 20 in Speaking
- 17 in Writing
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
Valid for 2 years
Overall Grade B
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Valid for 2 years
Overall Grade C
English for Academic Purposes (taken as part of an International Foundation Programme)
Valid for 2 years
Overall score of 60%
ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 or Level 2 Certificate
Valid for 2 years
Pass in each component
Hong Kong qualifications
Hong Kong Certificate of Education (HKCEE)
English Language - Grade 4 (C)
A Level or HKALE AS Level
English Language – Grade C
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Undergraduate:
English Language Level 3
Postgraduate:
English Language Level 4
India - Higher Secondary School Certificate/Indian School Certificate - Standard XII from CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB
Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III from Trinity College
Valid for 2 years
Pass in each component
International Baccalaureate
IGCSE
Malaysian SPM – English Language Syllabus 1119
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
Valid for 2 years
Undergraduate:
Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component
Postgraduate:
Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component
Singapore - Cambridge GCE O Level
Vietnam - Tyndale Education Group English Language programme
West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
UWE Partner Institutions taught in the medium of English
Pre-Sessional English Courses
We offer a pre-sessional course to help students achieve the required English level for Undergraduate or Postgraduate study. There are several entry points throughout the year, based upon the student's current level of English.
All pre-sessional students need a UKBA-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a minimum of B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Specific scores are required for each entry point into the course. Further details about SELTs are given below.
For details of the pre-sessional term dates and English levels required, please visit the English language support page.
Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
For more information on the UKBA's language requirements please visit the UK Border Agency website. In the meantime if you have any queries please contact the UWE International Development team.
Page last updated 31 January 2012