English Language Requirements

2023/2024:

Please note, SELT certificates are valid for two years from the date of test taken.

• IELTS
  IELTS (Level B2), minimum grade required: IELTS overall score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.
  

• LanguageCert
  ESOL SELT B2 or Non-SELT B2 (Communicator)
  Minimum grade required: High Pass, with nothing less than 33 in any component
  B2 is the minimum required, and students might wish to take C1 or C2.
  

• Pearson Education Ltd
  PTE Academic UKVI SELT (Level B2)
  Minimum grade required: 50 overall, with a minimum of 50 in each section.
  

• Trinity College London
  Integrated Skills in English II (ISE II - Level B2), at pass level, with a minimum of a pass in all components.
  ISE II is the minimum required level, and students might wish to ISE III or ISE IV.

• TOEFL IBT
  85 Overall, with no element below 18.
  

• Cambridge C1 (CAE) and C2 (CPE)
  An overall score of 169, with no less than 160 in any skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
  

• iGCSE
  English Language and/or Literature (must be English as a first language) - C
  

• Cambridge O-Level (English as a first language)
  English Language - C
  

• International Baccalaureate
  Standard Level - 5
  Higher Level - 4
  

• European Baccalaureate
  Advanced Language 2 - 7.0
  Advanced Language 3 - 7.5
  

• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
  English Language - 4
  

• Indian Standard XII (CBSE and CISCE Only)
  English Language - 75%
  

• West African Examination Certificate
  English Language - C4
  

Foundation Exams

If undertaking a pre-masters course at either: INTO, Kaplan, CATs or Navitas (etc.,) we will accept their English language tests with a minimum score of 65% and no section below 55%.

If you are taking another English language test not listed above, or you have completed your degree in a majority English speaking country, please get in contact with international@aup.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

Working with Anglo Continental School of English, these pre-sessional courses focus on the development of academic language and study skills for those planning to undertake pre-degree and undergraduate courses at Arts University Plymouth, but who do not currently meet the English entry requirements.

10 Week Pre-sessional

• Entry requirements: equivalent to 1.0 lower than the direct entry requirements in IELTS score system.
• Dates: TBC
• Fees: £1,880 - £5,230 (dependent on how many students enrol)
• Application deadline: TBC
  

5 Week Pre-sessional

• Entry requirements: equivalent to 0.5 lower than the direct entry requirements in IELTS score system.
• Dates: TBC
• Fees: £1,055 - £4,730 (dependent on how many students enrol)
• Application deadline: TBC
  

Successful completion of the pre-sessional courses means you will not need to retake an English test and will be able to progress onto your chosen course at Arts University Plymouth.

If you have any questions about English requirements or pre-sessional courses, please contact international@aup.ac.uk