Alternative English Language Testing Options
In addition to IELTS and Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English, which we may have asked you to provide for your offer, there are a number of alternative English qualifications we are able to accept. If you have or are sitting one of the qualifications listed here, and it meets our validity policy, then you do not need to take an IELTS test. Please let us know and send a copy of your results so we can check your qualification.
The tables show the English language qualifications we accept for most programmes. However, please check individual programme descriptions for the English language entry requirements for the specific programme.
- All undergraduate degree level programme entry (including CertHE, BA, BMus, BSc, BA Contemporary Dance with Foundation Year, and BMus Music with Integrated Foundation)
Qualification |
Result |
IELTS (Academic) |
Overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (reading, listening, speaking, writing). |
Cambridge: C1 Advanced Certificate in English |
Overall score of 162 and no less than 162 in any component |
Cambridge: B2 First Certificate in English |
Overall score of 162 and no less than 162 in any component. |
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 (Communicator) (not including Online version) |
Overall Pass, with minimum component scores of: Reading-33/50, Listening -33/50, Speaking-33/50, Writing-33/50. (Applicants must sit the Listening, Reading and Writing Exam and the Speaking Exam.) |
Pearson PTE Academic/ PTE Academic UKVI (the PTE online test is not currently accepted) |
Overall score of 45.4, with a minimum of reading (47.9), listening (42.7), speaking (42.2), writing (51.0). |
TOEFL iBT (not including TOEFL iBT Home edition) |
Overall score of 72, with minimum component scores of: Reading- 18, Listening -17, Speaking-20, Writing-17. |
Trinity Integrated Skills in English – ISE II |
Pass in all 4 components (reading, listening, speaking, writing). |
Qualification |
Result |
IELTS (Academic) |
Overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (reading, listening, speaking, writing). |
Cambridge: C1 Advanced Certificate in English |
Overall score of 169 and no less than 162 in any component. |
Cambridge: B2 First Certificate in English |
Overall score of 169 and no less than 162 in any component. |
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 (Communicator) (not including Online version) |
Overall Pass, with minimum component scores of: Reading-33/50, Listening -33/50, Speaking-33/50, Writing-33/50. (Applicants must sit the Listening, Reading and Writing Exam and the Speaking Exam.) |
Pearson PTE Academic/ PTE Academic UKVI (the PTE online test is not currently accepted) |
Overall score of 51.6, with a minimum of reading (47.9), listening (42.7), speaking (42.2), writing (51.0). |
TOEFL iBT (not including TOEFL iBT Home edition) |
Overall score of 72, with minimum component scores of: Reading- 10, Listening -10, Speaking-18, Writing-17. |
Trinity Integrated Skills in English – ISE II |
Pass in all 4 components (reading, listening, speaking, writing). |
- All postgraduate degree programmes (including MMus, MA, MFA, MSc, MEd, Professional Diploma, and Artist Diploma)
Qualification |
Result |
IELTS (Academic) |
Overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in all four components. |
Cambridge: C1 Advanced Certificate in English |
Overall score of 176, with no less than 162 in any component. |
Cambridge: B2 First Certificate in English |
Overall score of 176, with no less than 162 in any component. |
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 (Communicator) (not including Online version) |
Overall Pass, with minimum component scores of: Reading-33/50, Listening -33/50, Speaking 33/50, Writing-33/50. (Applicants must sit the Listening, Reading and Writing Exam and the Speaking Exam.) |
Pearson PTE Academic/ PTE Academic UKVI (the PTE online test is not currently accepted) |
Overall score of 58.5, with a minimum of reading (47.9), listening (42.7), speaking (42.2), writing (51.0). |
TOEFL iBT (not including TOEFL iBT Home edition) |
Overall score of 79, with minimum component scores of: Reading- 18, Listening -17, Speaking-20, Writing-17. |
Trinity Integrated Skills in English – ISE III |
Pass in all 4 components (reading, listening, speaking, writing). |
Possible Exemptions
Exemptions from the English language requirement will be considered for those who have:
- A degree from an English-speaking country or a university where the language of instruction was English
- An A or AS-Level qualification in an essay-based academic subject (such as History, English Language or Literature, or Economics)
- A GCSE in English (Language or Literature)
- An International Baccalaureate Diploma – Standard or Higher-Level English Language
- A Pearson or Cambridge iGCSE in English (First Language)
- A USA High School Graduation Diploma
If you believe that you meet one of the criteria or wish to discuss your eligibility for an English language proficiency waiver, please contact Admissions