Have you found an interesting course at Staffordshire University? As part of the application process for international students, you’ll usually need to demonstrate your English language proficiency through a test recognised by Staffordshire University.
Most of our courses require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component or an equivalent approved qualification. However, some courses have higher entry criteria due to accreditation requirements or the need to have exceptional communication skills as part of the course.
Accepted tests and qualifications
The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.
Requirements for postgraduate courses can be found in the entry requirements section of the course page.
Qualifications we accept from any country
| Qualification name | Minimum requirement | Validity |
|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI SELT and non UKVI SELT accepted. Please note that we do not accept IELTS Academic Online) |
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| Password English |
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| Trinity College London ISE II |
Pass in all four components |
2 years |
| TOEFL IBT (we do not currently accept Home Edition) |
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Reading: 18
Writing: 17 |
2 years |
| PTE Pearson Academic – please note we currently do not accept PTE Academic Online (Home Version) |
Minimum score of 59 in all four categories |
2 years |
| International Baccalaureate |
Pass in IB English Language or Literature HL grade 4 or SL grade 5 |
5 years |
| City & Guilds ESOL International (IESOL) |
Pass |
5 years |
| IGCSE English |
IGCSE English as a first or second language: Grade C / 4 or above |
5 years |
| Cambridge International English GCE O Level/GCSE |
English Language grade C / 4 or above |
5 years |
| GCSE English Language/ Literature |
Grade C / 4 or above |
5 years |
| NCUK International Foundation |
Grade C overall, with no component lower than a D |
2 years |
| Kaplan International Foundation |
60 overall, with no component lower than a 55 |
2 years |
| Study Group International Foundation |
50 overall, with no component lower than a 40 |
2 years |
| Cambridge Education group (CEG) International Foundation |
50 overall, with no component lower than a 50 |
2 years |
| B2 LanguageCert SELT |
33 in each component |
2 years |
If you have not met one of the above requirements you may be eligible to join one of our pre-sessional English courses, to help you build your skills to the required level. For more information, please see our pre-sessional English language courses.
Qualifications we accept from your country
We also accept a range of country-specific English language qualifications. Search below to find the specific English language requirements for your country:
Choose your country
Check our entry and English language requirements for your country
Exemptions
You don’t need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if any of the following conditions apply:
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If you’re a national of a Majority English Speaking Country as specified by the student visa guidance by gov.uk.
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If you're a UK national.
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If you’ve completed a full degree from a UK university.
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If you’re currently holding a Child Student visa and want to switch immediately onto a Student visa.