All of our students need to demonstrate that they have a good command of the English language.
2023/2024 entry:
IELTS SELT
IELTS (Level B2), minimum grade required: IELTS overall score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.
Certificate valid for two years.LanguageCert
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2.
Minimum grade required: Pass, with nothing less than 33 in any component Certificate valid for two years.Pearson Education Ltd
PTE Academic UKVI SELT (Level B2)
Minimum grade required: 42 overall, with a minimum of 42 in each section.
Certificate valid for two years.Trinity College London
Integrated Skills in English II (Level B2), at pass level, with a minimum of a pass in all components.
Certificate valid for two years.
2023/2024 entry:
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 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.LanguageCert
ESOL Selt or Non-SELT B2
Minimum grade required: High Pass, with nothing less than 33 in any componentPearson 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 (Level B2), at pass level, with a minimum of a pass in all components.Duolingo
95 OverallTOEFL IBT
72 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) - CCambridge O-Level (English as a first language)
English Language - CInternational Baccalaureate
Standard Level - 5
Higher Level - 4European Baccalaureate
Advanced Language 2 - 7.0
Advanced Language 3 - 7.5Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
English Language - 4Indian Standard XII (CBSE and CISCE Only)
English Language - 75%West African Examination Certificate
English Language - C4
Foundation Exams
If undertaking a foundation course at either: INTO, Kaplan, CATs or Navitas (etc.,) we will accept their English language tests with a minimum score of 60% and no section below 55%, or equivalent.
If you are taking another English language test not listed above, or you have completed a prior degree degree in a majority English speaking country, please get in contact with international@aup.ac.uk.
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.Duolingo
105 OverallTOEFL 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) - CCambridge O-Level (English as a first language)
English Language - CInternational Baccalaureate
Standard Level - 5
Higher Level - 4European Baccalaureate
Advanced Language 2 - 7.0
Advanced Language 3 - 7.5Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
English Language - 4Indian 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.
You do not need to complete an additional English Language Test and you will be able to use your original degree certificate to prove you meet the English Language Requirement if you’ve recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- the Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- UK
- USA
You also don’t need to complete an additional English Language Test if:
- you’re a national of Canada or any of the countries in the list above
- you’ve successfully completed a course of 6 months or more as a Tier 4 (Child) student in the last 2 years.
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.
- Start date: 12 June 2023
- End date: 18 August 2023
- Fees: £1,880 - £5,230 (dependent on how many students enrol)
- Application deadline: 3 June 2023
5 Week Pre-sessional
- Entry requirements: equivalent to 0.5 lower than the direct entry requirements in IELTS score system.
- Start date: 17 July 2023
- End date: 18 August 2023
- Fees: £1,055 - £2,730 (dependent on how many students enrol)
- Application deadline: 7 July 2023
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
As an international student, you will need a Student Route visa, which you can apply for online. For more information, visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs website: ukcisa.org.uk, or you can email us at international@aup.ac.uk.
