English language requirements

Degree programmes

International students whose first language is not English must have a certain level of English to satisfy the General Entrance Requirements of the University. This level can be indicated by one of the following:

• A satisfactory score in a recognised English language test (see Section 1 below)
• Other proof of English language proficiency (see Section 2 below)

For students who have not met the required level of English language may be given an offer on successful completion of a pre-sessional programme (see Section 3 below).

The General Entrance Requirements are a basic Faculty requirement. Individual schools and departments may require higher entry requirements.

Section 1: Recognised English language test

Section 2: Other proof of English language proficiency

Certain other English language tests are also to accepted as proof of English Language proficiency. If you have other English language qualifications and you wish them to be considered, you should send evidence of them to the Admissions Office. You should include the following details:

• Full details of the test
• Dates the test was taken
• Grades gained

Section 3

Students who have not quite met the required level of English language for entry to a degree programme may be given an offer conditional on successful completion of a pre-sessional programme of English language and study skills at English Language Teaching:

Foundation programmes

The minimum English Language requirements for entry to Foundation programmes are as follows:

For the Undergraduate Foundation Programme and Science Foundation Programme, students also have the possibility of being tested and interviewed by the English Language Teaching Department.