Do I have to be fluent in English to apply?
The table below gives the minimum entry requirements for all our postgraduate courses in terms of English language ability.
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Examination
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Minimum Grade
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IELTS
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Average of 6.5 (with 6.0 or above in each component)
(See also: Approved English language tests which includes a list of approved tests and providers.)
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TOEFL* (iBT)
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79 (minimum component scores of Listening 12, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21). Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above.
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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)**
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59-65 (with 4 minimum component scores of 59)
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Skills for English
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B2 Pass with Merit
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WAEC/NECO***
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Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1
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LanguageCert Academic
Test Centre and Online
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Average 70 (with 65 or above in each component)
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Indian National Boards – CBSE or CISCE****
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Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). Applicants would need to take IELTS if there are any gaps in study, such as working/care leave etc. since graduation from a course taught through the medium of English for more than 3 years.
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Indian 12th Standard Examination****
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Score of 75% in English (additional interviewing conditions may also apply). Applicants would need to take IELTS if there are any gaps in study, such as working/care leave etc. since graduation from a course taught through the medium of English for more than 3 years.
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iGCSE English as First Language
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C
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iGCSE English as Second Language
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B
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International Baccalaureate: English
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4 at SL or HL
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* Please use code 8775 when indicating The University of Buckingham as a score recipient. We will then receive your results directly.
** Please note that we only accept tests taken in person at a test centre. We do not accept the online test.
*** Must be valid within the last 5 years.
**** Not applicable for applications from Punjab or Haryana.
Please note that, subject to university approval, students who have previously acquired a degree fully through the medium of English may be exempted from having to provide a certificate proving English language ability.
If you require any further information on language requirements, please contact our admissions team.