Plymouth, UK
Arts University Plymouth: English test requirements
Arts University Plymouth publishes one English language page with a separate set of scores for pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate study. Each set applies to every course at that level; Duolingo is not mentioned.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
Foundation 5.5
UG 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
Foundation Not on the list
UG 4
PG 4.5
PTE Academic
Foundation 42
UG 50
PG 50
Duolingo English Test
Foundation Not on the list
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Pre-degree
The page calls this level Pre-Degree and heads it 2025/2026 entry. Certificates are valid for two years.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS SELT | 5.5 | minimum 5.0 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | – | Not on the list | |
| PTE Academic UKVI SELT | 42 | minimum 42 in each section | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the list | |
| LanguageCert Academic (including Online) | Not published by the university | nothing less than 65 in any certificate | AcceptedNo separate overall score is given. |
| Trinity College London ISE | 80 | minimum 71 in each skill | Accepted |
“Certificate valid for two years.”
English Language Requirements (pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate)
Undergraduate
One set of scores for all undergraduate courses, headed 2025/2026 entry. Foundation programmes at INTO, Kaplan, CATs or Navitas are accepted at 60% overall with no section below 55%. Applicants with a prior degree from a majority English-speaking country or another test should contact the international team. Pre-sessional courses are offered for applicants up to 1.0 IELTS below the requirement.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | minimum 5.5 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 | no less than 3.5 in any individual element | AcceptedThe page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 score. |
| PTE Academic UKVI SELT | 50 | minimum 50 in each section | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the list | |
| LanguageCert Academic (including Online) | Not published by the university | nothing less than 70 in any component (Level B2) | AcceptedNo separate overall score is given. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE) | 169 | no less than 160 in any skill | Accepted |
| Trinity College London ISE II | 90 | minimum 80 in each skill | Accepted |
“Please note, SELT certificates are valid for two years from the date of test taken.”
English Language Requirements (pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate)
Postgraduate
One set of scores for all postgraduate courses, headed 2025/2026. Pre-masters courses at INTO, Kaplan, CATs or Navitas are accepted at 65% with no section below 55%. Applicants who completed a degree in a majority English-speaking country should contact the international team.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 | minimum 6 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 | no less than 4 in any individual element | AcceptedThe page does not name the scale and gives no 0-120 score. |
| PTE Academic UKVI SELT | 50 | minimum 50 in each section | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the list | |
| LanguageCert Academic (including Online) | Not published by the university | nothing less than 70 in any component | AcceptedNo separate overall score is given. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE) | 169 | no less than 160 in any skill | Accepted |
| Trinity College London ISE II | 96 | minimum 90 in each skill | Accepted |
“B2 is the minimum required, and students might wish to take C1 or C2.”
English Language Requirements (pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate)
Other tests the university lists
- Trinity College London ISE
- iGCSE or Cambridge O-Level English (first language) at grade C
- International Baccalaureate (SL 5, HL 4) and European Baccalaureate English
- Hong Kong DSE, Indian Standard XII (CBSE and CISCE) and WAEC English
- Foundation and pre-masters English tests from INTO, Kaplan, CATs or Navitas
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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