Study requirements for international students
Coming from outside of the UK/EU to study at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ requires validation of qualifications already held and proof of competence in spoken and written English.
International entry requirements
Due to the wide range of possible qualifications, potential applicants are advised to contact the Admissions Team with full details of their qualifications.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ uses UK ENIC (formally UK NARIC) to assess overseas qualifications.
Ideally, applicants should arrange for their own letter of comparability through service.
We take each application on a case-by-case basis.
Those speaking English as a second language should sit an IELTS, TEOFL or Cambridge examination prior to application in order to meet the English Language entry requirements of Â鶹ɫÇéƬ's courses.
Specific qualifications information
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English language requirements
All our teaching, learning materials, and assessments are in English, so competency in written and spoken English must be demonstrated.
If English is not your first language, you must have an accepted English language qualification to secure a place at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ.
Find two exceptions to this requirement and additional information on accepted language qualifications below.
Exception 1
Exception 2
Accepted language qualifications
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ prefers the Academic IELTS English Exam as proof of English language level. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to your visa application date. The required level of English language ability for each level of study is as follows:
For postgraduate programmes
IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component (for courses taught in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh) IELTS 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component (for MSc Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh) IELTS 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (for Distance Learning courses)
For undergraduate programmes
For entry onto undergraduate degree courses, an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component is required.
For HNC or HND courses
For entry to HNC/HND courses: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component. If you need a Student Visa to study with us, you will need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from a UKVI approved centre.
College-level courses
For college-level courses (such as NC), an IELTS score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component is required. If you need a Student Visa to study with us, you will need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from a UKVI approved centre.
Other acceptable English language qualifications
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ also accepts other English language qualifications, such as the following below, although IELTS (SELT) is necessary if you also require a Student Visa to study.
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