London, UK
London Metropolitan University: English test requirements
London Met sorts its courses into requirement types: undergraduate courses are Standard, Higher, Exceptions or Nursing, and postgraduate taught courses are Standard, Higher, Advanced or Exceptions. Each course page says which type applies, and research degrees have one set of scores. PTE must be taken in person, as the online version is no longer accepted.
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
PhD 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG from 72
PG from 72
PhD Not on the list
PTE Academic
UG from 59
PG from 59
PhD 70
Duolingo English Test
UG from 105
PG from 105
PhD 120
Undergraduate
Each undergraduate course page states whether the course uses the Standard, Higher, Exceptions or Nursing requirements. Standard covers most bachelor's degrees and degrees with a foundation year. IELTS Indicator, IELTS online and IELTS One Skill Retake are accepted. Most tests are valid for two years and must still be valid on the first day of enrolment. Applicants of majority English speaking nationality who do not need a SELT are still asked for a UK GCSE English language equivalent.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard requirementsSource for this group | 6.05.5 in each component | 72 (0-120); new 1-6 scale: no overall stated0-120: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 4 in each component | No overall stated; 59 in each component59 in each componentMust be taken in person; the online version is not accepted. | 105Speaking 95, Writing 95, Listening 95, Reading 100 |
| Higher requirementse.g. LLB Law (Hons), Translation BA (Hons) Year 2 entry, Biomedical Science BSc, Human Nutrition BScSource for this group | 6.56.0 in each componentCourse notes on the page vary this: Biomedical Science accepts 6.0 overall; Physiotherapy, Social Work and Dietetics list 7.0 with 6.5 in each component. | No overall stated (component minimums only)0-120: Listening 21, Reading 22, Writing 21, Speaking 23; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 4.5 in each component | No overall stated; 65 in each component65 in each componentLLB Law and Law (with International Relations) need 70. In person only. | 105 to 130 depending on courseBiomedical Science: 105 overall, Speaking, Writing and Reading 110, Listening 105. LLB Criminal Law and Law (with International Relations): 120 overall, Speaking, Writing and Reading 110, Listening 105. Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Social Work: 130 overall, Speaking and Reading 120, Writing 130, Listening 115 |
| Exceptionse.g. Translation BA Year 3 entry, Dietetics BSc (Hons), Dietetics and Nutrition BSc (Hons), Social WorkSource for this group | 7.06.5 in each component | No overall stated (component minimums only)0-120: Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 5 in each component | No overall stated; 70 in each component70 in each componentIn person only. | Not on the listNot listed in this tab; the Higher tab gives Duolingo scores for Dietetics and Social Work. |
| Nursing requirementse.g. Nursing (Adult) BSc, Nursing (Mental Health) BScSource for this group | 7.0Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.0 | No overall stated (component minimums only)0-120: Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 5 in each component | No overall stated; 76 in each component76 in each component | 130Writing 130, Speaking 130, Reading 130, Listening 125 |
Standard requirements, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 65; Oxford ELLT 6; Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Grade C or above; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 450
Higher requirements, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 65; Oxford ELLT 6; Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Grade C or above; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 450
Exceptions, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 70; Oxford ELLT 8; Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Grade C or above; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 500
Nursing requirements, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 75; Oxford ELLT 8; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 500
“this will tell you whether you need to meet the standard or higher requirements, or whether your course is an exception with specialised requirements”
English language requirements for undergraduate degrees
Postgraduate taught
Each postgraduate course page states whether the course uses the Standard, Higher, Advanced or Exceptions requirements. Several Higher courses carry their own IELTS note on the page (for example 6.0 with 6.0 in each component for some science courses). Applicants of majority English speaking nationality, or with a degree awarded in such a country, do not need a SELT but are still asked for a UK GCSE English language equivalent.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard requirementsSource for this group | 6.05.5 in each component | 72 (0-120); new 1-6 scale: no overall stated0-120: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 4 in each component | No overall stated; 59 in each component59 in each componentIn person only; the online version is not accepted. | 105Speaking 95, Writing 95, Listening 95, Reading 100 |
| Higher requirementse.g. Biomedical Science MSc, Legal Practice LLM, Psychology MSc, Translation MA, PGCESource for this group | 6.56.0 in each componentSome listed courses show 6.0 with 6.0 in each component (e.g. Biomedical Science MSc, Food Science MSc); the DBA asks 6.5 with 6.5 in Reading and Writing. | No overall stated (component minimums only)0-120: Listening 21, Reading 22, Writing 21, Speaking 23; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 4.5 in each component | No overall stated; 70 in each component70 in each component | 105 to 120 depending on courseBiomedical Studies MSc (Distance Learning): 105 with Speaking, Writing, Reading 110, Listening 105. Teaching Languages (Arabic) MA: 120 with Speaking, Writing, Listening 95, Reading 100. PGCE, Human Rights Law LLM and others: 120 with Speaking, Writing, Reading 110, Listening 105. DBA: 120 with Reading 120, Writing 130, Speaking 110, Listening 105 |
| Advanced requirementse.g. Dietetics and Nutrition MSc, Graduate Diploma in Law - GDL, Social Work MSc, Sports Therapy MSc, Counselling and Psychotherapy MScSource for this group | 7.06.5 in each component | No overall stated (component minimums only)0-120: Listening 22, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 25; new scale (from 21 January 2026): minimum 5 in each component | No overall stated; 70 in each component70 in each component | 120 or 130 depending on courseDietetics and Nutrition, Social Work, Sports Therapy, Counselling and Psychotherapy: 120 with Speaking, Writing, Reading 110, Listening 105. GDL: 130 with Speaking and Reading 120, Writing 130, Listening 115 |
| Exceptionse.g. Pre-registration Physiotherapy MSc, Sports Therapy MSc, Graduate Diploma in Law, Arabic Language Teaching MASource for this group | 7.0 (Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, GDL) or 6.5 (Arabic Language Teaching MA)Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, GDL: Writing 7, all other components 6.5. Arabic Language Teaching MA: 5.5 in all components | Not on the listNot given in this tab. | Not on the listNot given in this tab. | Not on the listNot given in this tab. |
Standard requirements, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 65; Oxford ELLT 6; Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Grade C or above; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 450
Higher requirements, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 65; Oxford ELLT 7; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 475
Advanced requirements, other tests: Oxford ELLT 7; Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency Grade C or above; Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 475
Exceptions, other tests: LanguageCert Academic 70; Oxford ELLT 8 (Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, GDL) or 7 (Arabic Language Teaching MA); Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE) 500 (Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, GDL) or 475 (Arabic Language Teaching MA)
“Some of our postgraduate degrees require you to have higher English language test scores.”
English language requirements for postgraduate degrees
Research degrees
One set of scores for PhDs and professional doctorates. TOEFL is not listed on the research page.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 in each of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | – | Not on the list | |
| PTE Academic | No overall stated; 70 in each component | 70 in each of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking | AcceptedIn person only; the online version is not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | Reading 120, Writing 130, Speaking 110, Listening 105 | Accepted |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | 65 in each component | AcceptedLanguageCert International ESOL B2 (LRWS) with 38 in each component is also listed. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | Grade C and above | Certifying statement of results also required | Accepted |
“To study a PhD or professional doctorates, the following Secure English Language Test (SELT) minimum scores are required:”
English language requirements for research degrees
Other tests the university lists
- IELTS Indicator, IELTS online and IELTS One Skill Retake
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE)
- Kaplan Test of English (KTE)
- Academic English Skills (AES)
- IGCSE English Second Language at grade C/4
- International Baccalaureate English A (SL or HL) grade 4, HL English B grade 5, SL English B grade 6
- London Met Pre-sessional Academic English (delivered by Oxford International)
The page says these are not accepted
- PTE Academic Online
“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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