Leeds, UK
Leeds Trinity University: English test requirements
Leeds Trinity publishes one table of English tests and scores for most courses at every level, and a second table with higher scores for Nursing, Biomedical Science, Social Work, Creative Writing and TESOL. Most tests are valid for two years, and Duolingo is accepted for courses in the main table.
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
UG from 6.0
PG from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 79
PG from 4 / 79
PTE Academic
UG 59-75
PG 59-75
Duolingo English Test
UG 105
PG 105
Undergraduate
The page has one main table for most courses and a second table whose columns set higher scores for named programmes; those columns are used as bands here. Tests are valid for two years. For the Nursing and Biomedical Science columns, IELTS is the main test given (TOEFL and Cambridge show N/A, and PTE and Duolingo are not in that table).
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Leeds Trinity University courses (main table)Source for this group | 6.0no component score below 5.5 | 4 (new scale, tests after 21 Jan 2026) / 79 (0-120, tests before 21 Jan 2026)0-120: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. New scale: minimum 4 in each component | 59-75no component score below 59The page gives the total as a range of 59-75 rather than a single minimum. | 105no component below 100 |
| BSc Nursing or FDa Nursing Associate programmese.g. BSc Nursing, FDa Nursing AssociateSource for this group | 7.0Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Writing 6.5 | Not on the listThe page shows N/A for this test in this column. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. |
| BSc Biomedical Science, MA Social Work and MA Creative Writinge.g. BSc Biomedical ScienceSource for this group | 7.0no component score below 6.5 | Not on the listThe page shows N/A for this test in this column. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. |
Most Leeds Trinity University courses (main table), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169; LanguageCert Academic SELT (in person); Oxford Test of English 126; Trinity College London ISE 90; PSI Skills for English UKVI B2 or C1 Pass
“The below table shows all English language tests accepted for most Leeds Trinity University courses.”
International: English language requirements (all levels, main and programme-specific tables)
Postgraduate
The page presents the main table for most courses and does not say separately that it covers postgraduate study. MA Social Work and MA Creative Writing share a column with BSc Biomedical Science, and MA TESOL has its own column. Tests are valid for two years.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Leeds Trinity University courses (main table)Source for this group | 6.0no component score below 5.5 | 4 (new scale, tests after 21 Jan 2026) / 79 (0-120, tests before 21 Jan 2026)0-120: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. New scale: minimum 4 in each component | 59-75no component score below 59The page gives the total as a range of 59-75 rather than a single minimum. | 105no component below 100 |
| BSc Biomedical Science, MA Social Work and MA Creative Writinge.g. MA Social Work, MA Creative WritingSource for this group | 7.0no component score below 6.5 | Not on the listThe page shows N/A for this test in this column. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. |
| MA TESOLe.g. MA TESOLSource for this group | 6.5Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.5 | 4.5 (new scale, tests after 21 Jan 2026) / 87 (0-120, tests before 21 Jan 2026)0-120: Reading 21, Listening 21, Speaking 21, Writing 23. New scale: minimum 4.5 in each component | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. | Not on the listNot in the table for these programmes, which lists only IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced and Trinity ISE. |
Most Leeds Trinity University courses (main table), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169; LanguageCert Academic SELT (in person); Oxford Test of English 126; Trinity College London ISE 90; PSI Skills for English UKVI B2 or C1 Pass
MA TESOL, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 176; Trinity College London ISE 105
“Below are the English language tests accepted for BSc Nursing, FDa Nursing, BSc Biomedical Science, MA Social Work, MA Creative Writing and MA TESOL”
International: English language requirements (all levels, main and programme-specific tables)
Other tests the university lists
- LanguageCert General SELT and International ESOL SELT (in person)
- iGCSE English as a Second Language or First Language at grade C with the stated speaking grade
- UK GCSE or A level English Language at grade C/4 (UK school, teaching begun under 18)
- International Baccalaureate English B at grade 5 (Higher or Standard level)
- WAEC/WASSCE English A1-C6 and NECO C6
- Indian Class XII English at 65% (CISCE, CBSE or listed state boards)
- Degrees from the UK or a majority English speaking country, and listed Nepal, Nigeria, Ghana and TNE degrees with a medium of instruction letter where stated
“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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