Frequently asked questions
I have made an application but have not yet received a decision
Our requirements have been amended in order to ensure that all applicants achieve at least level B2 in all four components of English language competence (reading, writing, speaking and listening) which matches the UKBA’s new requirements on English language ability.
Level B2 corresponds to IELTS 5.5 and TOEFL scores of Listening (21), Reading (22), Speaking (23) and writing (21). This means that the English language score you will be asked to achieve may be different from that which was advertised at the time you submitted your application.
Check up-to-date details of English language requirements for each course.
I am a national of a majority English-speaking country
The UKBA considers students from the following countries to have a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to level B2:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States of America
Evidence you will need to provide to the UKBA : your passport which confirms that you are a national of one of these countries.
I have completed, or am due to complete, a relevant qualification in a majority English-speaking country
A relevant qualification is one which satisfies our entry requirements for a specific undergraduate programme.
We consider students who have completed a relevant qualification in the following countries to have a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to level B2.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States of America
Evidence you will need to provide to the UKBA: documentation (e.g. certificate or transcript) confirming the award of your degree.
I have completed, or am due to complete, a qualification where the medium of instruction in my degree was, or is, English
We consider students who have completed any of our required English language qualifications to have a standard of English language proficiency equivalent to level B2.
Evidence you will need to provide to the UKBA : you will not need to provide the UKBA with any documents as evidence of your standard of English language. We will confirm in your CAS that we have assessed your English language proficiency.
I have completed, or am due to complete, a course in the UK as a Tier 4 (Child) Student
The UKBA considers students who have completed a course in the UK as a Tier 4 (Child) Student to have a standard of English equivalent to level B2. This may include (but is not limited to) A levels or International Foundation programmes.
Courses must be at least 6 months in length and have ended within two years of the date of CAS issuance.
Evidence you will need to provide to the UKBA: documentation (e.g. certificate or transcript) confirming successful completion of your course.
I have taken a recognised English language test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL/CAE/CPE) and my results meet both the University and UKBA requirements
If you have not already done so, you need to provide us with evidence of your results via Application Tracker.
Your CAS will be issued as normal once all conditions on your offer have been met and your place is confirmed as unconditional.
Evidence you will need to provide to the UKBA: you may be asked to provide your IELTS, TOEFL or other English language test certificate to the UKBA.
I have taken a recognised English Language test (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) and I have met the new UKBA requirements but I have missed the requirements of my offer from the University
If you fail to meet the requirements of your offer, it may not be possible for us to progress your application further. Please provide us with your results by uploading your test certificate via Application Tracker. We will confirm the final decision on your application.
My IELTS or TOEFL test has expired (i.e. the date of the test is more than two years ago)
We will only be able to issue you with a CAS if your test certificate is valid (test dated within two years) at the point your CAS is assigned.
My IELTS or TOEFL test will expire shortly (i.e. my test date was nearly two years ago)
We will only be able to issue you with a CAS if your test certificate is valid (test dated within two years) at the point your CAS is assigned. Your CAS will only be assigned once you have accepted an unconditional offer.
If your English language test is due to expire shortly, please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk as soon as possible quoting ‘UKBA – English Language test expiring soon’ in the subject line.
