English Language Requirements
To ensure you are able to get most out of your study experience, there is a minimum English level requirement all applicants must meet. The English level requirements listed in the table below are applicable to all postgraduate courses currently offered by the University of Buckingham and BISE partnership:
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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)
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TOEFL* (Internet-based)
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87 (minimum component scores of Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21).
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TOEFL* (Paper-based)
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580
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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
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Minimum grade for entry is C4, B3, B2 and A1
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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.
In addition to the qualifications listed above:
• International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language score of 4 or above will be accepted.
• Other English language qualifications may be recognised. Please submit full details, including your examination results, with your application.
• Please make sure your language certifications are recent: TOEFL and IELTS results are valid for two years.
• All aspects of your academic record, including your English language level, will be taken into account when your application is being considered.
Subject to university approval, students who have previously acquired a bachelor’s or master’s degree fully delivered in English may be exempt from having to provide an English level certificate.