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My offer asks for an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS

The equivalent minimum score requirements in our accepted English Language tests for an offer condition of 5.5 overall with no element less than 4.5 in IELTS are shown below:

Cambridge English: C1 Business Higher

A score of 162 overall

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced

A score of 162 overall and no element less than 147

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency

A score of 162 overall

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

GCE English O Level

(from Cambridge Examinations)

Grade C

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

GCSE English

Grade C

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body and you have spent time studying at a UK school under the age of 18 or if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 4.5

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved test centre

IELTS (Academic) Non-UKVI

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 4.5

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

IELTS Online

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 4.5

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

LanguageCert Academic SELT

Overall score of 60 with no element less than 47

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

B2 Certificate with a Pass overall and no element less than 33

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre

Pearson PTE (Academic)

Overall score of 59 with no area less than 48

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

Pearson PTE (Academic) for UKVI

Overall score of 59 with no area less than 48

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre

TOEFL internet-Based Test

Overall score of 53 with no less than 5 in Listening, 13 in Writing and Speaking and 16 in Reading

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

TOEFL at home internet-Based Test

Overall score of 53 with no less than 5 in Listening, 13 in Writing and Speaking and 16 in Reading

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if you have applied for the LLB Law with International Foundation Year (M1Q3) or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK.

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II, III, IV

Pass overall with pass in each element

Please note test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre

If you cannot see the score for the English language qualification that you are taking please contact the Admissions Team.

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