All students must meet English language entry requirements for all programmes of study at Queen Mary. The requirement for all of our Foundation (including integrated foundation programmes) and Pre-Master programmes are published below, according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered.
If you are a national of any country NOT listed on UKVI’s ‘Differential evidence requirement for a Student’ list, we can only accept from you an English test (or qualification) from our approved list that can be verified by us at Queen Mary directly at source on the test (or qualification) provider’s verification portal.
UKVI’s ‘Differential evidence requirement for a Student’ list can be found under section ST 22.1 of the Immigration Rules.
***English Language tests considered on a temporary basis only***
For programmes with a start date up to August 2024, we will accept the following English tests that are being offered with the same scoring format as the original tests from the providers, with a two year validity from the course start date:
Student Visa Regulations
If you will require a Student Visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations. The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening). However, many of our courses require higher grades.
Pre-sessional English Language Courses
If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to pre-sessional courses. Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity ISE are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published below.
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to all undergraduate Business and Management degree programmes with an Integrated Foundation Year are published below. This includes the following courses:
Pre-Sessional English Courses
If you fall below our standard English Language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-Sessional English courses. If you need a Student visa to study in the UK, you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to Pre-Sessional courses. Only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity ISE are currently accepted.
Nine week only
IELTS: 5.5 overall including a minimum of 5.0 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
PTE Academic (UKVI): 59 overall including 55 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT: B2 Communicator Pass
Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Trinity ISE II with a minimum of Pass in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to all undergraduate Economics degree programmes with an Integrated Foundation Year are published below. This includes the following courses (including Year Abroad options):
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to the International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes are published below.
If you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations and you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language test (SELT) for entry to the course.
Please note we only offer nine week pre-sessional courses for the International Foundation Year.
IELTS: 5.0 overall including a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and no less than 4.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
PTE Academic (UKVI): 55 overall including 55 in Writing and no less than 43 in Reading, Listening and Speaking
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to the following Pre-Masters Graduate Diplomas are published below. This includes the following courses:
Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE): Trinity ISE II with a minimum of Pass in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to all integrated Science and Engineering Foundation Programmes (SEFP) are published below. This includes the following courses:
We also accept a range of alternative qualifications to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. Approved English language tests must have been taken within two years of the proposed course start date.