Bristol, UK
University of the West of England, Bristol: English test requirements
UWE Bristol lists one set of scores per test for undergraduate, undergraduate final-year entry and postgraduate study; some courses ask for more, and the course page gives the figure. Only the most recent English qualification is 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.
Applicants from South Asia
The Oxford ELLT Digital test is not accepted from applicants in South Asia.
IELTS
UG 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 4.0 / 80
PG 4.5 / 90
PTE Academic
UG 59
PG 62
Duolingo English Test
UG 105
PG 120
Undergraduate
Standard undergraduate scores. Final-year entry is higher for several tests (for example IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5, or 6.0 with no more than one component at 5.5; TOEFL old scale 90). Some courses set a higher IELTS requirement.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 in each component | AcceptedIELTS Indicator also accepted; IELTS General Training not accepted. Valid two years. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.0 (new 1-6 scale) / 80 (certificates issued before Jan 2026, 0-120) | New scale: minimum 3.5 in each; old scale: 17 Listening and Writing, 18 Reading, 20 Speaking | AcceptedValid two years. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 in each | AcceptedTest centre only; online PTE not accepted. Valid two years. |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | 100 in each component | AcceptedFor courses with a higher IELTS requirement, 130 overall with 120 in each component. Valid two years. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 169 | minimum 162 in each | AcceptedYears 1 to 2 entry; final year entry needs 176. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | AcceptedSELT and online accepted. No sub-scores given on the page. | |
| Oxford ELLT | Level 6 | at least Level 5 in all components | AcceptedOxford Digital not accepted from South Asia applicants. |
“Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component”
English language requirements (international applications)
Postgraduate
Postgraduate taught figures. The page gives a separate IELTS figure for postgraduate research (7.0 with 6.5 in each component) but does not split other tests between taught and research. Some courses set a higher IELTS requirement.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 in each component | AcceptedPostgraduate taught. Postgraduate research needs 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component. IELTS General Training not accepted. |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.5 (new 1-6 scale) / 90 (certificates issued before Jan 2026, 0-120) | New scale: minimum 4.0 in each; old scale: 17 Listening and Writing, 18 Reading, 20 Speaking | AcceptedValid two years. |
| PTE Academic | 62 | 59 in each | AcceptedTest centre only; online PTE not accepted. |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 105 in each component | AcceptedFor courses with a higher IELTS requirement, 130 overall with 120 in each component. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 | minimum 162 in each | Accepted |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 | AcceptedSELT and online accepted. No sub-scores given on the page. | |
| Oxford ELLT | Level 7 | AcceptedNo component minimum stated for postgraduate. |
“Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component”
English language requirements (international applications)
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency
- LanguageCert Academic
- LanguageCert International ESOL
- Oxford ELLT
- Kaplan Test of English
- Trinity ISE III
- Skills for English (PSI)
- ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 or 2
- UWE Bristol English Language Test (own test, for offer holders)
- International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, WAEC/NECO, Cambridge IGCSE
The page says these are not accepted
- IELTS General Training
- PTE Academic Online
- Oxford ELLT Digital for South Asia applicants
“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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