Profile 12-O (Online)
The table below includes all approved English language tests and scores for Profile 12-O (Online).
TOEFL iBT scores
For TOEFL iBT scores, we will accept the scores listed for tests taken before Wednesday 21 January 2026. For tests taken on or after Wednesday 21 January 2026, we will accept certificates which display equivalent scores on the previous scoring system that match our published requirements.
Tests recognised for online pre-sessional entry
| Test | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Qualifications |
Listening: 154 Reading: 154 Writing: 169 Speaking: 154 |
169 |
|
IELTS Academic, including UKVI, One Skill Retake, and Online |
Listening: 5.0 Reading: 5.0 Writing: 6.0 Speaking: 5.0 |
6.0 |
|
LanguageCert Academic, including SELT |
Listening: 54 Reading: 54 Writing: 65 Speaking: 54 |
65 |
|
PSI Skills for English, including UKVI |
4SC1 - Pass |
4SC1 - Pass |
|
PTE Academic, including UKVI |
Listening: 53 Reading: 53 Writing: 64 Speaking: 53 |
64 |
|
TOEFL iBT, including Home Edition |
Listening: 8 Reading: 8 Writing: 19 Speaking: 14 |
67 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE), including SELT |
Merit II or Pass III |
Merit II or Pass III |
If you are unsure what English language test profile applies to your course of study, see more on English language requirements.
Recently withdrawn tests
From 1 September 2024, the University no longer recognises the LanguageCert International ESOL test as proof of English Language competency. If you completed the test on or before 31 August 2024, the University will continue to accept this for a maximum of 2 years post certification. For accepted scores, or to discuss this in more detail, please contact the Admissions team.
Providing your English language evidence
When you are ready, you can submit your English language test through the applicant portal.
In some cases, undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may be able to present other English language evidence with their application.
For example, undergraduate applicants with:
- UKVI approved nationality
- an English-medium secondary/high school leaving qualification
- an International Foundation certificate from the University of St Andrews.
And also, postgraduate applicants with:
- a UK degree taught in English
- a degree from a country where English has official status
- a degree which was taught in English and obtained in another country.
For more details, see undergraduate language requirements and postgraduate language requirements.