English language entry requirements
The TESOL Centre offers a variety of English language and IELTS preparation courses for students who need more tuition to reach the required standard.
English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.
Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring
an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement
| Qualification | Result required |
| IELTS | IELTS 6.0 Listening: minimum level 5.5 Speaking: minimum level 5.5 Reading: minimum level 5.5 Writing: minimum level 5.5 |
| TOEFL Internet based | 79 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17 |
| Pearson | 52 Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51 |
| Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522) |
Grade C Listening: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500) Speaking: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500) Reading: minimum Grade E Writing: minimum Grade E |
| Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510 and 0511) |
Grade C Listening: minimum Grade A Speaking: minimum Grade C (0511) or 2 (0510) Reading: minimum Grade D Writing: minimum Grade D |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | Grade C Listening: minimum level Weak Speaking: minimum level Weak Reading: minimum level Weak Writing: minimum level Weak |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Communicator Level Listening: minimum score 15/30 Speaking: minimum score 6/12 Reading: minimum score 15/30 Writing: minimum score 12/24 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Score 80 |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Pass |
| IGSE English as a Second Language | Grade C or above |
| Completion of Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course | Pass |
an IELTS 6.5 entry requirement
| Qualification | Result required | |
| IELTS | IELTS 6.5 Listening: minimum level 5.5 Speaking: minimum level 5.5 Reading: minimum level 5.5 Writing: minimum level 5.5 |
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| TOEFL Internet Based | Overall score 90 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17 |
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| Pearson Test of English Academic | Overall score 60 Listening: minimum score 51 Speaking: minimum score 51 Reading: minimum score 51 Writing: minimum score 51 |
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| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | Grade B Listening: minimum level weak Speaking: minimum level weak Reading: minimum level weak Writing: minimum level weak |
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| Cambridge English: Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Grade C Listening: minimum level weak Speaking: minimum level weak Reading: minimum level weak Writing: minimum level weak |
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| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Expert Level Listening: minimum score 15/30 Speaking: minimum score 6/12 Reading: minimum score 15/30 Writing: minimum score 12/24 |
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| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Score 80 | |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Pass | |
| Completion of Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course | Merit | |
an IELTS 7.0 entry requirement
| Qualification | Result required |
| IELTS | IELTS 7.0 Listening: minimum level 5.5 Speaking: minimum level 5.5 Reading: minimum level 5.5 Writing: minimum level 5.5 |
| TOEFL Internet Based | Overall score 100 Listening: minimum score 21 Speaking: minimum score 23 Reading: minimum score 22 Writing: minimum score 21 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic | Overall score 67 Listening: minimum score 59 Speaking: minimum score 59 Reading: minimum score 59 Writing: minimum score 59 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | Grade A Listening: minimum level weak Speaking: minimum level weak Reading: minimum level weak Writing: minimum level weak |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Grade B Listening: minimum level weak Speaking: minimum level weak Reading: minimum level weak Writing: minimum level weak |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Expert Level Listening: minimum score 15/30 Speaking: minimum score 6/12 Reading: minimum score 15/30 Writing: minimum score 12/24 |
| Trinity College London: Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life | Level 2 Reading: pass Listening: pass Speaking: pass Writing: pass |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Score 90 |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Honours Pass |
| Completion of Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course | Distinction |
Courses at NQF Level 5 or below (includes HND)
If you require a visa to study in the UK you will need to prove your English Language Level with a UKBA approved Secure English Language Test (SELT). All the tests listed below are UKBA approved.
We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at HND (NQF Level 5) or below requiring
an IELTS 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement
| Qualification | Result required |
| IELTS | IELTS 6.0 Listening: minimum level 4.0 Speaking: minimum level 4.0 Reading: minimum level 4.0 Writing: minimum level 4.0 |
| TOEFL Internet based | 79 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17 |
| Pearson | 52 Listening: minimum level 43 Speaking: minimum level 43 Reading: minimum level 43 Writing: minimum level 43 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | Grade C Listening: minimum level Weak Speaking: minimum level Weak Reading: minimum level Weak Writing: minimum level Weak |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Communicator Level Listening: minimum score 15/30 Speaking: minimum score 6/12 Reading: minimum score 15/30 Writing: minimum score 12/24 |
Further information
If you have any questions regarding English language entry requirements please use our enquiry form or call +(44) 0114 225 5555
