As part of the application process for international students, you’ll usually need to demonstrate your English language proficiency through a test recognised by University of Staffordshire.
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. Therefore it is important to also check the English Language requirements specified on the entry requirements section of the course page.
Accepted tests and qualifications
The majority of our courses require an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with a minimum 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening (CEFR B2). The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our degree courses, and we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. However, some of our courses do have a higher English Language entry requirement which may require a specific test to evidence. You can find course specific English Language requirements on the entry requirements section of the course page.
Qualifications we accept from any country
| Qualification name | Minimum requirement | Validity |
|---|
| IELTS Academic (please note that we do not accept the IELTS Online test) |
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| IELTS One Skill Retake |
6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| Password English |
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| Password Plus |
6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component |
2 years |
| PTE Pearson Academic – please note we do not accept PTE Academic Online (Home Version) |
Minimum score of 59 overall with no less than 54 in all areas |
2 years |
| LanguageCert Academic SELT |
65 Overall with no less than 60 in each component |
2 years |
| TOEFL iBT and TOEFL iBT Home Edition |
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
Reading: 18
Writing: 17 |
2 years |
| Trinity College London ISE II |
Pass in all four components |
2 years |
| International Baccalaureate |
Pass in IB English Language or Literature HL grade 4 or SL grade 5 |
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 |
Qualifications we accept from your country
We also accept a range of country-specific English language qualifications. Please note, these may not be acceptable for courses with English Language requirements higher than IELTS Academic CEFR B2 so it is important to confirm the English language requirements specified on the entry requirements page of your chosen course. Some of courses require specific English language testing so it may not be possible to accept qualifications from you country. This will be clear on the course pages.
Search below to find the specific English language requirements for your country:
Choose your country
Discover country-specific guidance on entry requirements, English language support, and more.
Exemptions
If your course requires an IELTS Academic score equivalent to CEFR B2, you may not need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if any of the following conditions apply:
Please contact us to discuss whether you qualify for an exemption.