Profile International Foundation Programme
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.
Our English language profiles are set at the minimum level required for entry to our programmes, which we believe should prepare you adequately for you to start your course. However, it is important for you to know that we expect your engagement with your English learning to continue throughout your time studying with us. As your course progresses, you will need to continue to develop your English skills so that you are able to understand the advanced concepts and nuances within it.
You should also be aware of language skills which are not scored in these English language tests, but which are essential for your daily use of English in an academic setting and in your day-to-day life in the UK. For example, being able to understand information and explain it to another person is a vital skill that students are expected to be able to do in English to communicate effectively with other English speakers. You should expect to develop your level of English through daily interaction with other people and with course materials.
Different programmes require different levels of language skills. The tests and levels you need to achieve are:
International Foundation Programme: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics*
| IELTS minimum | LanguageCert Academic SELT | 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 level with 60 overall with minimum 54 in all skills | Pass in all skills | 60 overall with no lower than 46 in all skills | B2 Pass |
*If you wish to progress to a degree in Psychology or Veterinary Science, the requirements are as follows:
| IELTS minimum | LanguageCert Academic SELT | 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 level with 65 overall, 60 in writing and 54 in all other skills | Pass in all skills | 64 overall with no lower than 60 in writing and 46 in all other skills | B2 Pass |
International Foundation Programme: Social Sciences and Law
| IELTS minimum | LanguageCert Academic SELT | 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 level with 65 overall, 60 in writing and 54 in all other skills | Pass in all skills | 59 overall, minimum 54 in writing and 46 in any band | B2 Pass |
International Foundation Programme: Arts and Humanities
| IELTS minimum | LanguageCert Academic SELT |
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 level with 65 overall, 60 in writing and 54 in all other skills | Pass in all skills | 64 overall with no lower than 60 in writing and 46 in all other skills | B2 Pass |
International Foundation Programme: Dentistry
| IELTS minimum | LanguageCert Academic SELT | 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 level with 75 overall and 70 in all skills | Pass in all skills | 71 overall with no lower than 67 in all skills | C1/C2 Pass |