Accepted English language tests
The following English Language tests and requirements have been approved by the University for entry to postgraduate courses. Some departments set specific requirements in one or more component- please check these on the department/course link, above. The University has now approved some additional English language tests to meet English language conditions of offer, including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, LangCert (for entry onto postgraduate courses) and Duolingo (for entry onto the Pre-sessional English language course and postgraduate courses). You can find the specific requirements below. Please visit Pre-Sessional English language requirements if you are interested in using the Pre-sessional English language course to meet your English language condition. The Pre-sessional English language course can be used for entry for 2020 only.
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
In order to verify the Cambridge Advanced (or CAE) online, applicants need to supply their "secret number".
| Banding | Standard CAE offer |
|
Band A |
Overall score: 180 No component below 170 |
|
Band B |
Overall score: 190 2 x 170, 2 x 190 |
|
Band C |
Overall score: 200 2 x 180, 2 x 200 |
|
Band D |
Overall score: 210 2 x 190, 2 x 210 |
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
The following CPE results are required for each English Language band:
| Banding |
Standard CPE Offer |
| Band A | 180 overall; no component below 170 |
| Band B | 190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190 |
| Band C | 200 overall; 2 x 180, 2 x 200 |
| Band D | 210 overall; 2 x 190, 2 x 210 |
IELTS (Academic)
The following IELTS (Academic) results are required for each English Language band:
| Banding | Overall score | Minimum component scores |
| Band A |
6.5 |
none below 6.0 |
| Band B |
7.0 |
two at 6.0/6.5 & rest 7.0+ |
| Band C | 7.5 | two at 6.5/7.0 & rest 7.5+ |
| Band D |
8.0 |
two at 7.0/7.5 & rest 8.0+ |
Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic)
The following Pearson (Academic) results are required for each English Language band:
| Banding | PTE score |
| Band A |
62 (including 51 + in all components) |
|
Band B |
70 (including 51 + in all components) |
| Band C |
75 (including 59 + in all components) |
| Band D |
79 (including 70 + in all components) |
TOEFL (iBT) and TOEFL (iBT) Special Home Edition
The following TOEFL (iBT) test results are required for each English language band:
| Banding | Overall Score | Minimum component scores |
| Band A | 92 | Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21 |
| Band B | 100 | Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21 |
| Band C | 108 | None below 23 |
| Band D | 113 | None below 25 |
The University of Warwick only accepts TOEFL (iBT) scores from the single most recent test date, not MyBest scores.
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT C1
The following LanguageCert International ESOL scores are required for each band:
| Banding | Minimum Component Scores |
|---|---|
| Band A | Pass overall, minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
| Band B | Pass overall, minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
| Band C | Pass overall, minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
Duolingo
In order to verify the Duolingo results online, applicants need to nominate the University of Warwick as an institution who can receive their results. The following Duolingo scores are required for each band:
| Banding | Minimum Component Scores |
|---|---|
| Band A | 119 overall with a minimum of 90 in each component. |
| Band B | 125 overall with a minimum of 90 in each component. |
| Band C | 135 overall with a minimum of 90 in each component. |
Trinity ISE II
The following Trinity ISE II test results are required for each English language band:
| Banding | Standard CAE offer |
|
Band A |
Distinction Distinction Merit Merit in four components |
|
Band B |
Not Acceptable |
|
Band C |
Not Acceptable |
|
Band D |
Not Acceptable |
Trinity ISE III
The following Trinity ISE III test results are required for each English language band:
| Banding | Standard CAE offer |
|
Band A |
Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components |
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Band B |
Merit Merit Pass Pass in four components |
|
Band C |
Distinction Distinction Merit Merit in four components |
|
Band D |
Not Acceptable |
Trinity ISE IV
The following Trinity ISE IV test results are required for each English language band:
| Banding | Standard CAE offer |
|
Band A |
Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components |
|
Band B |
Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components |
|
Band C |
Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components |
|
Band D |
Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components |
Contacts
Email our Postgraduate Admissions Team
Application deadlines
If you’re a UK or EU resident, there are no application deadlines for postgraduate taught courses. But places are limited, so you should submit your application as early as possible.
If you’re from outside the EU, you may need to get a student visa. To make sure you have time to do this, the application deadline for all courses starting in September/October is 31 July however places are limited in some departments so you should submit your application as soon as possible. Some departments also have earlier deadlines – so you should check the information in the Essential Information for each course.
Some departments have earlier deadlines – so you should check the information in the Essential Information for each course.
Immigration advice
Applicants who require a visa to study in the UK, should visit our immigration advice pages for up to date information and advice on how to present evidence of their English Language qualifications in their visa application.