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English Requirements

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English Language Requirements

If you are a non-native English speaker we need to confirm that your English language competency is sufficiently strong for you to get the most out of your Master's study. We therefore require you to take a SELT (Secure English Language Test) and submit your results as one of your academic requirements.

Below you will find a table of accepted English tests showing the minimum grades required. You will need a balanced score across all sections, and the test must have been taken within two years of starting your MSc course.

Exemptions

You may sufficiently satisfy the English language requirements of your course if:

Or

  • You have been educated entirely in English, in a UKVI recognised English speaking country for two or more years and completed this qualification within the last 2 years.

If you do not qualify for an exemption and are offered a place on the course, your offer will be conditional on providing a suitable English qualification.

Note that exemptions are applied solely at the discretion of the Admissions Team and we reserve the right to require an English test result from any student.


Requirement for direct entry onto MSc (no pre-sessional English required)

WMG Courses are Band A as standard, with the exception of MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship which is Band B (see the 2nd table)

For direct entry onto the MSc, you must achieve at least the following overall and component scores for Band A courses:

Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic 6.5 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+
IELTS for UKVI 6.5 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+
IELTS Online 6.5 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+ 6.0+

PTE (Academic)

62 59+ 59+ 59+ 59+
PTE Academic UKVI 62 59+ 59+ 59+ 59+
Toefl (iBT) and Toefl (iBT) Special Home Edition 92 21+ 22+ 21+ 23+
CAE

180

(Grade C)

3 x borderline, 1 x weak

No component below 170

CPE

180

(Grade C)

4 x pass grades (at any level)
No component below 170
Trinity ISE II

Distinction Distinction Merit Merit in four components


Trinity ISE III

Pass in all four components


Trinity ISE IV

Pass in all four components


For direct entry onto MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship you must achieve at least the following overall and component scores for Band B courses:
Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic 7.0 Maximum of 2 components at 6.0/6.5 and 2 components at 7.0 or above
IELTS for UKVI 7.0 Maximum of 2 components at 6.0/6.5 and 2 components at 7.0 or above
IELTS Online 7.0 Maximum of 2 components at 6.0/6.5 and 2 components at 7.0 or above

PTE (Academic)

70 59+ 59+ 59+ 59+
PTE Academic UKVI 70 59+ 59+ 59+ 59+
Toefl (iBT) and Toefl (iBT) Special Home Edition 100 21+ 22+ 21+ 23+
CAE

190

2 x components at 170 and 2 x components at 190
CPE

190

2 x components at 170 and 2 x components at 190
Trinity ISE II

Not acceptable

Trinity ISE III

2 x Merit and 2 x Pass in all four components

Trinity ISE IV

Pass in all four components

  • We do not accept the Pearson online test.
  • We do not accept the IELTS One Skill Retake. You must achieve the required scores in all four components in one test.
  • Scores must have been achieved in a single test
  • The test must have been taken within two years of starting your MSc
  • Only your most recent test will be considered.*

If you have taken an English test multiple times, please only submit the most recent test result. Your conditions of offer will always be based on your most recent test, and may be modified if you submit additional tests after receiving an offer.

If you are applying for a Toefl iBT test you will need to enter an Institution Code - for Warwick this is 0806


Requirement for MSc entry with pre-sessional English (PSE)

If you narrowly miss the English standards required, you may be able to attend the Pre-sessional English Course (PSE) in order to clear your English condition.

Please note that:

  • Candidates who have completed their undergraduate degree entirely in the UK or another English speaking country will not be eligible to take the PSE.
  • An acceptable English qualification (as listed in the table below) will be required for candidates applying for PSE.

Full information about the pre-sessional English course, eligibility criteria and application form can be found here.Link opens in a new window

The tests accepted for entry onto the Pre-sessional English Course for the academic year 2024-25 are below.

Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS* 6.0 5.5/6.0+ 5.5/6.0+ 5.5/6.0+ 5.5/6.0+
TOEFL iBT 82 19+ 19+ 20+ 22+

*IELTS 6.0 overall including a maximum of two component scores at 5.5 

If you have any questions related to the pre-sessional English course, please contact the team at pseadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before you submit your application.

Further information relating to English Language requirements for the Student Route Visa can be found on our Immigration and Compliance pagesLink opens in a new window.