English Language Requirements：

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

IELTS Undergraduate (BA, BAcc, BEng, BSc) – IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5; Postgraduate Taught (MA, MSc) – IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5; Postgraduate Research (MRes, MPhil, PhD, DBA, DProf)– IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.These are minimum requirements and some courses may require a higher standard for admission. Individual course entry requirements are detailed on each course page.

IELTS certificates should be dated within two years at the time of applying to study at UWS.

TOEFL IBTTOEFL IBT*: 78; no sub-test less than:

Reading: 17;Listening: 17;Speaking: 17;Writing: 17* Please note that TOEFL is still acceptable for admission to this programme for both home/EU and international students.For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use TOEFL to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level courses. We therefore still accept TOEFL tests taken in the last two years for admission to this programme.

Common English language equivalents for most coursesAll stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:

CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169

CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169

PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES：

We understand that you might need to improve your English language skills to meet visa or application requirements. Our Pre-sessional English Language courses help you meet the IELTS standard for study at UWS.

See our English Language Courses

UWS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY TEST：

Due to the current situation involving the coronavirus we are offering an online test for applicants to prove their English language competency.

These take place each Wednesday at 9am. To register for one of these tests please email caiyong.zhuang@uws.ac.uk one week in advance of the date you wish to take the test. We will then be in touch to supply you with all of the relevant information.

NB: The processing of test results normally takes 2-3 weeks.