For all courses, students whose first language is not English must prove that they are sufficiently able to understand and express themselves in both spoken and written English.
Information for Overseas Applicants
Level of study - Postgraduate | |
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English Language Qualification | |
Postgraduate Level 7 [CEFR B2] | |
Academic IELTS Overall score 6.5 Minimum 5.5 in all elements |
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WAEC West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) Minimum grade C6 in English language and degree taught in English Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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NECO Nigerian Examinations Council Minimum grade C6 in English language and degree taught in English Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Minimum grade C in English language and degree taught in English Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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UCE Uganda Certificate of Education Minimum grade C / 1-6 in English language and degree taught in English Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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Level of study - Undergraduate | |
English Language Qualification | |
Undergraduate degree Level 6 [CEFR B2] | |
Academic IELTS Overall score 6.0 Minimum 5.5 in all elements |
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WAEC West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) Minimum grade C6 in English language Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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NECO Nigerian Examinations Council Minimum grade C6 in English language Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Minimum grade C in English language Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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UCE Uganda Certificate of Education Minimum grade C / 1-6 in English language Additionally, applicants will also take an assessment from our English language co-ordinator |
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FDA Level 5 / Higher Certificates Level 4 / Higher Diplomas Level 5 [CEFR B1] Evidence of SELT will be required for CAS |
UKVI Academic IELTS Overall score 5.5 Minimum 5.0 in all elements |
Level of study - Further Education | |
English Language Qualification | |
FE [CEFR B1] Evidence of SELT will be required for CAS |
UKVI Academic IELTS Overall score 5.5 Minimum 5.0 in all elements |
Writtle University College also accepts various tests of English as alternatives to IELTS provided they appear on the new approved English tests sheet issued by UKVI.
View the approved English tests sheet issued by UKVI.Exceptions to the English language requirement
You do not have to demonstrate English language competence if:
- If you have already met this requirement successfully in a previous UK Visa application made either inside or outside the UK within two years prior to the start date of the course you are applying for.
Please note, this requirement can only be satisfied if the level of English in the previous application was at the required level for the current application (see above). - You have obtained either a GCSE, A Level or Scottish equivalent in English language or literature following education at a UK school whilst below the age of 18.
- You are a national of a 'majority English-speaking' country; or
- You have previously completed an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree (as confirmed by UK NARIC) which was taught in the UK or in a 'majority English-speaking country'.
Following guidance published by UKVI, Writtle University College recognise the following countries as being 'majority English-speaking':
Majority English-Speaking Countries | ||
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Antigua and Barbuda Australia The Bahamas Barbados Belize Dominica Grenada |
Guyana Ireland (Republic of) Jamaica Malta New Zealand St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia |
St Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom United States of America |
An applicant who is classed as a UK resident, but is a national of another country, is subject to the same rules regarding levels of English, depending on whether they are EEA or non-EEA nationals.