York, UK
York St John University: English test requirements
York St John publishes one general table (IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part) plus separate tables for MA TESOL and MSc Speech and Language Therapy, with research degree levels in notes. Taught master's levels are set on each course page, and the university tells applicants to check there.
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 Set by course
PhD from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG 75
PG Set by course
PhD Not on the list
PTE Academic
UG 59
PG Set by course
PhD Not on the list
Duolingo English Test
UG 105
PG Not on the list
PhD Not on the list
Undergraduate
Figures from the general table on the English requirements page, stated as accurate for September 2026. BA (Hons) Journalism and BA (Hons) Sports Journalism need IELTS 7.5 with 7.5 in each component. Functional Skills are not accepted.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no less than 5.5 in each component | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 75 | Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20 | AcceptedOther forms of TOEFL are not accepted. No 1-6 scale score is given. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | minimum 59 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 | Reading 100, Speaking 95, Writing 95, Listening 95 | Accepted |
| Cambridge English | 169 (C1 Advanced) / 180 (C2 Proficiency) | Advanced: no score below 162; Proficiency: no score below 180 | Accepted |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65 | minimum 60 in each component | Accepted |
| Oxford Test of English | 127 | nothing less than 112 in any component | Accepted |
| PSI Skills for English UKVI | B2 Pass | AcceptedTrinity ISE 90 overall with 80 in each skill is also listed. |
“BA (Hons) Journalism and BA (Hons) Sports Journalism requires IELTS 7.5 (with no less than 7.5 in each component) or equivalent.”
English language entry requirements
Postgraduate taught
There is no general taught master's figure on the central page; each course page states its level (see the course finder). English Literature MA and TESOL MA pages both ask for IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. The central page also has separate tables for MA TESOL (TOEFL 79 with 19 in each band; PTE 76 with 65 in each) and MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-Registration) (TOEFL 94 with 23 in each band; PTE 76 with 70 in each).
The scores for this level are set course by course. The tests below are the ones the university lists; check the exact scores on your course page (course finder).
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | Not published by the university | AcceptedIELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component on the TESOL MA and English Literature MA pages. | |
| TOEFL iBT | Not published by the university | AcceptediBT only; listed in the MA TESOL and MSc Speech and Language Therapy tables. | |
| PTE Academic | Not published by the university | AcceptedListed in the MA TESOL and MSc Speech and Language Therapy tables. | |
| Duolingo English Test | – | Not on the listDuolingo appears only in the general table, not in the MA TESOL or MSc Speech and Language Therapy tables. |
“English Language competence at IELTS level 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent”
TESOL MA course page
Postgraduate research
Research degree levels are given as notes on the central page, in IELTS terms only, 'or equivalent'.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MResSource for this group | 6.5no less than 6.0 in each component | Not on the list | Not on the list | Not on the list |
| MRes Businesse.g. Business MResSource for this group | 6.5Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.5 | Not on the list | Not on the list | Not on the list |
| PhDSource for this group | 7.0no less than 6.0 in each component | Not on the list | Not on the list | Not on the list |
| Professional DoctorateSource for this group | 6.0no less than 5.5 in each component | Not on the list | Not on the list | Not on the list |
“PhD courses require IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.”
English language entry requirements
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency
- LanguageCert Academic
- Oxford Test of English
- PSI Skills for English UKVI
- Trinity ISE
- GCSE / iGCSE English
- International Baccalaureate
- European Baccalaureate
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEFL other than iBT
- Functional Skills
“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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