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English language requirements for qualifications: Category B

Check that you have the right level of English language qualification to apply for a 'Category B' undergraduate course.


Factsheet

Our English language requirements

If you apply to study at the University, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your course. To make it easier for you to check the qualification level you need, we group our courses in categories A, B, and C.

Use this page to check which qualifications you need to apply for Category B courses.

English tests accepted for Category B

Qualification Requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
IELTS Indicator 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
TOEFL 100 overall with 24 in each component
TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition 100 overall with 24 in each component
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 69 with no less than 62 in each component
Duolingo 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110
LanguageCert SELT C1 Expert Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test
Trinity College London III with Merit in all four components
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 185 with no less than 176 in all elements

Other accepted English qualifications for Category B

Country Qualification Requirements
General International Baccalaureate Standard or Higher Level in English (any) Grade of 3
General GCSE English Language or English Literature Grade C or 4
General IGCSE English Language or English Literature Grade C or 4
General IGCSE English 2nd Language Grade A or 7
General IGCSE English B Grade C or 4
General GCE Ordinary Level English Language or English Literature Grade C
General AS Level English Language or English Literature Grade C
General A Level English Language or English Literature Grade C
Scotland National 5 in English Grade C
Scotland Scottish Highers English Grade C
Scotland Advanced Higher English Grade C
Ireland Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level Grade C2
Austria Reifeprüfungszeugnis English written and oral 2 (gut)
Belgium Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs OR Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur 75%
Brunei Ordinary Level Grade C
Canada - for Canadian citizens Canadian High School Diploma English Grade of 70% in a Grade 11 or 12 English course
Canada – for non-Canadian citizens Canadian High School Diploma English Not accepted - a further English test will be required
Caribbean Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Grade II
Denmark Studentereksamen Grade 9
Europe European Baccalaureate L1: 6.5 L2: 7.5 L3: 8.0
Finland Lukion paastotodistus English A Grade 8
France General Baccalaureate English Language A Grade 14
France General Baccalaureate English Language B Grade 15
France BFI Advanced English Language & Culture Grade 12
France General Baccalaureate English Language, Literature and Culture Speciality Subject Grade 12
Germany German Abitur Grade 11
Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Core English Grade 5
India Indian 12th Standard (CBSE, ISC & CISCE) 75%
Luxembourg Examen de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires 40 très bien
Malaysia Malaysian O level 1119 6C
Malta Secondary Education Certificate Grade 4
Netherlands Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (University Preparation Education) (VWO) Grade 7
Norway Norwegian Vitnemal-vidergaende opplaering English Language Grade 5
Singapore Ordinary Level Grade C
Singapore Singapore Integrated Programme Secondary 4 English Language or Language Arts (General Paper is not accepted) Grade C
South Africa South African NSC/ Matriculation Certificate Grade 4
Sweden Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan Grade C
Switzerland Swiss Matura 5 bien (out of a scale of 6) or 8 bien (out of a scale of 10)
United States – for US citizens SAT Evidence based Reading and Writing Score of 720
United States – for US citizens ACT 30 in English and Reading plus 7 in Writing
United States – for US citizens and non-US citizens Advanced Placement in English Language and Composition Grade 4
West Africa West African Senior School Certificate Examination Grade C4

If you have a qualification in English that is not listed here or on the course page, email the Undergraduate Admissions team using admissions@bath.ac.uk

For IELTS, IELTS Indicator, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, CAE, CPE, Duolingo, Trinity and PTE Academic tests, you need to get your qualification within 24 months of starting your course or we will not be able to accept it.

For all other English language qualifications, ordinarily, you will need to get your qualification within 30 months of the start of your course. At our discretion, an extension may be applied in some circumstances.

If you need a Student visa to study in the UK, you will need to meet the UK Home Office requirements.

As a higher education institution (HEI), we can assess your knowledge of English directly. You will not need to take a separate English test if you meet our standard English language requirements for an undergraduate degree.

Pre-sessional English courses

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Enquiries

If you have any questions, please contact us.


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