Profile 4-D (Direct entry)
The tables below include all approved English language tests and scores for Profile 4-D (Direct entry).
With the exception of IELTS Academic Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, all tests must be completed in-person. Please note that only those applying for a postgraduate taught programme will be eligible to take the online tests listed above.
Tests recognised for Undergraduate entry
| Test name | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Qualifications |
Listening: 169 Reading: 169 Speaking: 169 Writing: 185 |
185 |
|
IELTS Academic |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0 Writing: 7.0 |
7.0 |
|
LanguageCert International ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) |
66% |
66% |
|
PSI Skills for English UKVI 4SC1 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
PTE Academic |
Listening: 50 Reading: 50 Speaking: 50 Writing: 65 |
65 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Speaking: 18 Writing: 27 |
94 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Pre-sessional/AEQC |
Listening: 7 Reading: 7 Speaking: 7 Writing: 14 |
14 |
Tests recognised for Postgraduate entry
| Test name | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Qualifications |
Listening: 169 Reading: 169 Speaking: 169 Writing: 185 |
185 |
|
IELTS Academic |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0 Writing: 7.0 |
7.0 |
|
IELTS Academic Online and IELTS One Skill Retake |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0 Writing: 7.0 |
7.0 |
|
LanguageCert International ESOL C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) |
66% |
66% |
|
PSI Skills for English UKVI 4SC1 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
PTE Academic |
Listening: 50 Reading: 50 Speaking: 50 Writing: 65 |
65 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Speaking: 18 Writing: 27 |
94 |
|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Speaking: 18 Writing: 27 |
94 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III |
Pass |
Pass |
|
Pre-sessional/AEQC |
Listening: 7 Reading: 7 Speaking: 7 Writing: 14 |
14 |
If you are unsure what English language test profile applies to your course of study, see more on English language requirements.
Providing your English language evidence
When you are ready, you can submit your English language test through the applicant portal.
In some cases, undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may be able to present other English language evidence with their application.
For example, undergraduate applicants with:
- UKVI approved nationality
- an English-medium secondary/high school leaving qualification
- an International Foundation certificate from the University of St Andrews.
And also, postgraduate applicants with:
- a UK degree taught in English
- a degree from a country where English has official status
- a degree which was taught in English and obtained in another country.
For more details, see undergraduate language requirements and postgraduate language requirements.