Bristol, UK
University of Bristol: English test requirements
Bristol gives every course an English language profile (A to G) and the course page names it; the profile pages cover undergraduate and postgraduate study together, with separate undergraduate and postgraduate figures only where stated (Profile B). Duolingo is not listed on any profile page. Profiles A and B sit at the top; most science and engineering degrees sit in Profile E.
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.
IELTS
UG from 6.0
PG from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 4.5 / 83
PG from 4.5 / 83
PTE Academic
UG from 64
PG from 64
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
Each course page states its profile (the 2027 entry course pages were read). Profile pages cover undergraduate and postgraduate together unless stated. Tests must be taken within two years of the start; scores must come from one sitting. No undergraduate course matched Profile D or F on the pages read.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Ae.g. BDS Dentistry, BA English, BA Liberal ArtsSource for this group | 7.57.0 in all skillsAt a test centre or online; One Skill Retake results acceptable if all scores are on one report. | 5.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 103 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 25, Writing 24TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 78no skill below 71Test centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Be.g. LLB Law, BA History, BA Philosophy, BA Music, BSc Education Studies, MSci Psychology and Neuroscience, BDS Gateway to DentistrySource for this group | 7.07.0 in Writing, 6.5 in all other skillsAt a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 95 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in Writing, 4.5 in all other skills; 0-120: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 24TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 7171 in Writing, 67 in all other skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Ce.g. BSc Politics and International Relations, BSc Criminology, BSc Sociology, BSc International Social and Public PolicySource for this group | 6.56.5 in all skillsAt a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 6767 in all skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile DSource for this group | 6.57.0 in Reading and Writing, no score below 6.0At a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in Reading and Writing, no score below 4.5; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 24TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 6771 in Reading and Writing, 64 in all other skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Ee.g. BSc Computer Science, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Biology, BSc Biochemistry, BSc GeographySource for this group | 6.5no score below 6.0At a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 22TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 6764 in all skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile FSource for this group | 6.06.5 in either Listening or Speaking, no score below 6.0At a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 83 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: either R20, L21, S21, W20 or R20, L20, S23, W20TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 6467 in Listening and Speaking, 64 in all other skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Ge.g. BA Economics, BSc Economics and Data Science, BSc Economics and AccountingSource for this group | 6.57.0 in Reading and Listening, no score below 6.0At a test centre or online; One Skill Retake acceptable. | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in Reading and Listening, 4.5 in Speaking and Writing; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 22TOEFL at Home also accepted. | 6771 in Reading and Listening, 64 in all other skillsTest centre only. | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
“Different courses or programmes need different levels of language skills.”
English language requirements (overview)
Postgraduate taught
The same profiles apply; each programme page names its profile. Profile B has separate undergraduate and postgraduate scores (postgraduate shown here); the other profiles give one set for both. The School of Law page says all its postgraduate taught programmes need IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all bands, which it calls Profile B.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile ASource for this group | 7.57.0 in all skills | 5.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 103 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 25, Writing 24 | 78no skill below 71 | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Be.g. School of Law postgraduate taught programmesSource for this group | 7.06.5 in all skills | 5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 95 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22 | 71no skill below 67 | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile Ce.g. MSc Public PolicySource for this group | 6.56.5 in all skills | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 22 | 6767 in all skills | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile DSource for this group | 6.57.0 in Reading and Writing, no score below 6.0 | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in Reading and Writing, no score below 4.5; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 24 | 6771 in Reading and Writing, 64 in all other skills | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile ESource for this group | 6.5no score below 6.0 | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 22 | 6764 in all skills | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile FSource for this group | 6.06.5 in either Listening or Speaking, no score below 6.0 | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 83 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 4.5 in all skills; 0-120: either R20, L21, S21, W20 or R20, L20, S23, W20 | 6467 in Listening and Speaking, 64 in all other skills | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
| Profile GSource for this group | 6.57.0 in Reading and Listening, no score below 6.0 | 4.5 (from 21 Jan 2026, 1-6 scale) / 88 (to 20 Jan 2026, 0-120)1-6: 5 in Reading and Listening, 4.5 in Speaking and Writing; 0-120: Reading 24, Listening 22, Speaking 22, Writing 22 | 6771 in Reading and Listening, 64 in all other skills | Not on the listNot on the profile page. |
“Unless specifically stated, the information below details the English language skill level required for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.”
English language requirements (overview)
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency (Profile A 184 in all skills)
- Trinity ISE (Profile A Level III or IV, 113 overall and 105 in all skills)
- LanguageCert Academic (Profile A C1 level, 80 overall, 75 in all skills)
- Oxford International ELLT (Profile A 9 overall, 8 in all skills)
- Bristol pre-sessional English courses
The page says these are not accepted
- PTE Academic Online (valid for 2023 entry only)
“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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