All of our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your study with us, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English. If your first language is not English you will be required to provide certified proof of your competence in English before starting your studies.
The University accepts as a minimum IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (CEFR: C1) for both undergraduate and postgraduate entrants. The University will also accept other certificates and evidence of English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
The University accepts the following qualifications from international students whose first language is not English as proof of competence in English:
| Qualification | Minimum score for undergraduate/ postgraduate degrees |
| ALTE | 4 |
| Cambridge ESOL | CAE - pass |
| CELS | Higher |
| City and Guilds | Expert |
| European Baccalaureate | English 60% (English as mother tongue) |
| English 75% (English as foreign language) | |
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IELTS
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6.0 (no individual test lower than 5.0) |
BSc (Hons) Nursing (pre-registration):
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| International Baccalaureate | Higher - 4 |
| Standard - 5 | |
| LCCI | Level 4 |
| LTE-EDEXCEL | 4 - Advanced |
| Pearson Test of English | 76 |
| SQA ESOL | Higher - B |
| TEEP | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | BT: 213 |
| IBT: 80 | |
| PBT: 550 | |
| TOEIC | 850 |
| WAEC/WASSCE | English - C6 |
