The University is only able to accept Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry to the International Foundation Programme. Please ensure that the test you are taking is a SELT. This is a UK government requirement, and we are unable to accept any tests not listed below.

Different programmes require different levels of language skills. The tests and levels you need to achieve are:

International Foundation Programme: Arts and Humanities

IELTS minimum	Language CERT ESOL	Trinity ISE (Level III or IV)	Pearson PTE	Skills for English PSE SELT
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in each part of the test	B2 Communicator Pass overall (including Speaking, and Reading, Writing and Listening tests, to be taken within two years of the course start date)	Pass in all skills	59 overall, minimum 54 in writing and 46 in any band	B2 Pass

International Foundation Programme: Social Sciences and Law

IELTS minimum	Language CERT ESOL	Trinity ISE (Level III or IV)	Pearson PTE	Skills for English PSE SELT
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in each part of the test	B2 Communicator Pass overall (including Speaking, and Reading, Writing and Listening tests, to be taken within two years of the course start date)	Pass in all skills	59 overall, minimum 54 in writing and 46 in any band	B2 Pass

International Foundation Programme: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics*

IELTS minimum	Language CERT ESOL	Trinity ISE (Level III or IV)	Pearson PTE	Skills for English PSE SELT
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in each part of the test	B2 Communicator Pass overall (including Speaking, and Reading, Writing and Listening tests, to be taken within two years of the course start date)	Pass in all skills	54 overall, minimum 46 in any band	B2 Pass

*If you wish to progress to a degree in Psychology or Veterinary Science, the requirements are as follows:

IELTS minimum	Language CERT ESOL	Trinity ISE (Level III or IV)	Pearson PTE	Skills for English PSE SELT
IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in each part of the test	B2 Communicator Pass overall (including Speaking, and Reading, Writing and Listening tests, to be taken within two years of the course start date)	Pass in all skills	59 overall, minimum 54 in writing and 46 in any band	B2 Pass

International Foundation Programme: Dentistry

IELTS minimum	Language CERT ESOL	Trinity ISE (Level III or IV)	Pearson PTE	Skills for English PSE SELT
IELTS 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each part of the test	C1 Expert High Pass overall (including Speaking, and Reading, Writing and Listening tests, to be taken within two years of the course start date)	Pass in all skills	67 overall with 64 in all skills	C1/C2 Pass