Because our degrees are more linguistically demanding than might be the case for subjects such as Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics, we require a higher standard of English Language ability than the university's minimum requirements.
Our preferred qualification is IELTS. We need you to earn IELTS 7.0 overall, including 7.0 in Listening and 7.0 in Reading.
Other acceptable tests are shown below.
| Abitur | With a minimum score of 11 out of 15 or 2 out of 6 in English Language as a Leistungskurs |
| Ameson Scholastic Test | 117 in English including 42 in Listening |
| Bristol ESP1F English for Specific Purposes | 70% |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | Grade B |
| Cambridge ESOL BEC Higher | Grade B |
| Cambridge ESOL Certificate of Advanced English | Grade B |
| Durham Preparation for Academic Study in English | 60% |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 1 | 6.0 |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 2 | 7.0 |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 3 | 7.0 |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 4 | 7.0 |
| Exeter INTO Foundation English | 65% INTO001 English Language Skills for Academic Study including 65% Reading Test and 65% Listening/Notetaking Test |
| GCE O-level English Language | Grade B. Note that the Sri Lankan SGCEO is NOT acceptable. |
| GCE O-level English Language 1119 | Grade 3B |
| GCSE English | Grade B |
| GCSE English Literature | Grade B |
| HKCEE English | 3 |
| IGCSE English | First Language: Grade B |
| IGCSE English | Second Language: Grade A |
| India English Exam for CBSE and ISC | 76% |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 |
| NCUK English for Academic Purposes | Grade A overall including A in Listening and A in Reading |
| NEAB University Entrance Test for Speakers in Other Languages | UETESOL: pass in all sections |
| Netherlands VWO English | Grade 8 |
| Norwegian Vitnemal English | Grade 4 |
| SIM University Diploma in Management Studies | B+ in Business Communication plus B in English for Business |
| SINO English Language | Grade B3 |
| SPM English Language 1119 or SPM English for Science and Technology | Grade 3B. Note that SPM English is NOT acceptable |
| ToEFL iBT | 22 in Listening + 22 in Reading + 26 in Speaking + 24 in Writing |
| ToEFL CBT | 263 |
| ToEFL PBT | 627 |
| UCL Academic English | 70% |
| ULEAC Certificate of Attainment in English | 6 |
| Warwick HEFP English | Distinction |
