We accept IELTS, Pearson and many Cambridge certificates as a proof of English language fluency on our degree courses, as well as many other English language qualifications.
If you are currently applying for a pre-degree course (for example pre-sessional or International foundation) and need a Student Visa to study at the University of Worcester, you must have a Secure English Language Test at an approved test centre and it should be an IELTS test for UK visas and Immigration (UKVI) purposes.
Specific English Language Qualifications
IELTS Academic
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)
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6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component)
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TOEFL iBT
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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76 with no less than:
Listening 17
Reading 18
Speaking 20
Writing 17
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86 with no less than:
Listening 17
Reading 18
Speaking 20
Writing 17
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Pearson PTE Academic
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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59, with no less than 59 in each component
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63, with no less than 63 in each component.
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Cambridge CAE: Certificate in Advanced English
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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Score of 169 overall or above with no less than 160 in each section, equivalent to CEFR B2 score
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Score of 176 overall or above with no less than 160 in each section, equivalent to CEFR C score
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Cambridge CPE: Certificate in Proficiency in English
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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Test at C1 level (minimum 180 points)
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Test at C1 level (minimum 180 points)
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Cambridge First Certificate in English
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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Score of 169 overall or above with no less than 160 in each component, equivalent to CEFR B2 score
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Not accepted for PG level
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Skills for English: SELT
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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| B2 pass (with no less than B2 pass in each component) |
B2 pass with merit (with no less than B2 pass with merit in each component)
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LanguageCert Academic SELT and non-UKVI (at Test Centres)
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
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| 65 (with no less than 60 in each component) |
70 (with no less than 60 in each component) |
The University of Worcester accepts a number of other English Language qualifications. If you have a question about specific English qualifications, please contact the International Recruitment Office at international@worc.ac.uk.
UKVI List of Majority English Speaking Countries (MESC)
If you have studied or lived in a majority English speaking country, you may not need to prove your English language ability. You will not need to meet the University of Worcester's or the UK Visas and Immigration's English language requirements if you have successfully completed a qualification equivalent to a taught UK Bachelor's degree in one of these recognised MESCs (list 1) or are from one of these recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs) (list 2).
MESC
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Australia
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Australia
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The Bahamas
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The Bahamas
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Barbados
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Barbados
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Belize
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Belize
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Dominica
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Canada
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Grenada
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Dominica
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Guyana
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Grenada
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Ireland
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Guyana
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Jamaica
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Jamaica
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New Zealand
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New Zealand
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St Kitts and Nevis
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St Kitts and Nevis
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St Lucia
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St Lucia
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St Vincent and the Grenadines
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St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Trinidad and Tobago
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The United Kingdom
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United States of America
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United States of America
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Undergraduate Courses
Undergraduate courses usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or 59, with no less than 59 in each component or various Cambridge certificates. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered. Some courses may require a higher score for professional accreditation or registration.
If you have a question about specific English language qualifications, please contact the International Recruitment Office at international@worc.ac.uk.
Postgraduate courses
Postgraduate courses usually require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) or Pearson 63, with no less than 63 in each component or various Cambridge certificates. Other equivalent English qualifications will also be considered.
If you have a question about specific English language qualifications, please contact the International Recruitment Office at international@worc.ac.uk.
Additional Language Support
The Centre for Academic English and Skills organises a range of preparatory English Classes for students who need to improve their English before they enrol onto their Bachelor's or Master's courses.
For full details of the courses, please visit the Centre for Academic English and Skills.
International Recruitment
Jenny Lind Building - (Room JL 2026)
University of Worcester
Worcester
WR1 3BB
Telephone: +44 (0)1905 542640
Email: international@worc.ac.uk