Leeds, UK
Leeds Beckett University: English test requirements
Leeds Beckett states one baseline for most degrees (IELTS 6.0, nothing below 5.5) and says the exact grade for each course is in its online prospectus. The page does not group courses into bands.
Checked on 31 Oct 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.
Applicants from India
Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or CBSE Class XII with English at 70% is listed as an accepted qualification.
Applicants from Nigeria
NECO Senior School Certificate with at least C6 in English Language is accepted, but not for courses needing IELTS 7.0 or above. The page says: “For courses requiring IELTS 7.0 or above, WAEC/NECO will not be accepted and a standard English language (such as IELTS) will be required.”
Applicants from Programmes below degree level
A UKVI-approved SELT (IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI) is needed for the International Foundation Year and Pre-sessional English courses on a Student visa.
IELTS
UG 6.0
PG 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 79-89
PG 4 / 79-89
PTE Academic
UG 54
PG 54
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
Baseline for most degrees; the grade for each course is in the online prospectus and some courses ask for more. The page does not split undergraduate and postgraduate.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no skill below 5.5 | AcceptedMost degrees; some courses ask for more. The page says the IELTS Indicator online test is also accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (tests from 21 Jan 2026) / 79-89 (tests before) | new: 4 in each section; old: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 | AcceptedThe page describes this as equivalent to B2 level, with a total of 79-89 for tests before 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL Home Edition is included. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | no component below 51 | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot mentioned on the page. |
“Most of our degrees require a minimum IELTS of 6.0, with no skill below 5.5, but some courses may require a higher score.”
English language requirements
Postgraduate
Baseline for most degrees; the grade for each course is in the online prospectus and some courses ask for more. The page does not split undergraduate and postgraduate.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no skill below 5.5 | AcceptedMost degrees; some courses ask for more. The page says the IELTS Indicator online test is also accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (tests from 21 Jan 2026) / 79-89 (tests before) | new: 4 in each section; old: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17 | AcceptedThe page describes this as equivalent to B2 level, with a total of 79-89 for tests before 21 Jan 2026. TOEFL Home Edition is included. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | no component below 51 | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listNot mentioned on the page. |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge First (grade B), Advanced (grade C) and Proficiency
- LanguageCert Academic (65-69 = IELTS 6.0 level)
- Oxford Test of English (120 for 6.0 courses, 130 for 6.5 courses)
- Oxford ELLT (6 overall, 5 each for 6.0 courses)
- NCUK / Password
- PSI Skills for English SELT
“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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