Plymouth, UK
University of Plymouth: English test requirements
Plymouth publishes standard undergraduate and postgraduate scores on a separate page for each accepted test, with higher requirements for health, medicine, dentistry and some English courses that are set on the course page.
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 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 4 / 76
PG 4.5 / 90
PTE Academic
UG 59
PG 59
Duolingo English Test
UG 105
PG 120
Undergraduate
Standard figures for degree-level (RQF 6 and above) entry direct to the university; each test has its own page. Lower figures apply at the University of Plymouth International College. Higher requirements apply in health professions, nursing, midwifery, medicine, dentistry, creative writing, English literature and some postgraduate English courses.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing | AcceptedOne Skill Retake accepted. IELTS Online and IELTS Life Skills not accepted for direct entry. Tests not taken as a SELT: no more than three years before course start; SELTs: within two years of the CAS date. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4 (new scale) / 76 (previous scoring system) | New scale: 4 in each component; previous: listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 in all four components | AcceptedPTE Academic Online not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | 100 in each component | AcceptedCertificates must include Individual subscores. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | 60 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing | AcceptedSELT, centre-based and online accepted. |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 | minimum 5 in all skills | Accepted |
“The tables below show the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at RQF 6 (degree level) and above.”
IELTS requirements
Postgraduate
Standard figures for degree-level (RQF 6 and above) entry direct to the university; each test has its own page. Lower figures apply at the University of Plymouth International College. Higher requirements apply in health professions, nursing, midwifery, medicine, dentistry, creative writing, English literature and some postgraduate English courses.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing | AcceptedOne Skill Retake accepted. IELTS Online and IELTS Life Skills not accepted for direct entry. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (new scale) / 90 (previous scoring system) | New scale: 4 in each component; previous: listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 in all four components | AcceptedThe page prints 59 for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. PTE Academic Online not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 105 in each component | AcceptedCertificates must include Individual subscores. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | 60 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing | AcceptedSELT, centre-based and online accepted. |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 | minimum 5 in all skills | Accepted |
“We also accept the IELTS One Skill Retake test, with scores required as outlined above.”
IELTS requirements
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency)
- LanguageCert Academic
- Oxford ELLT
- Oxford Test of English
- Password Plus
- Trinity College London ISE
- IELCA
- SQA ESOL
- International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, A level, GCSE and IGCSE English
The page says these are not accepted
- IELTS Online (direct entry)
- IELTS Life Skills
- 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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