Level 7 & Level 8 (QQI Awarded Programmes)
For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 6.00 / Duolingo English Test 105 (or equivalent).
See table below for a list of acceptable equivalent exams.
MBA (UWTSD Awarded Programme)
For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 6.00
Click here for list of acceptable equivalent exams.
English Language Recognised Equivalence
Minimum standards required in English for Academic Programmes
Title of Award | General or Academic English | Minimum Level Required |
---|---|---|
Academic | IELTS | 6 |
Academic | ETAPP | C1 |
Academic | TOEFL | PBT 550 |
Academic | British Council -UCLES/IDP | 6 |
Academic | JMB University Entrance test in English (Overseas) | Pass |
Academic | AEB | C |
Academic | OEB -English as a Foreign Language (Higher Paper) | Pass |
General | TIE | C1 |
General | Council of Europe | C1 |
General | Trinity College (UK) | 10 |
General | TOEIC | 750 |
General | London Tests of English (Edexcel) Pearson Language Assessment | Level 4 |
General | Cambridge ESOL |
165 |
General | Pitman UK | Level 5 (Advanced) |
General | ARELS/Oxford UK | Higher – Good |
Academic | Pearson Test of English | 46 or above |
Academic | Password Skills (for non-visa requiring students) | Band 6 |
| DuoLingo Online English Test - for Feb and Sept 2023. | Score 105 |
Academic | Oxford Test of English | 120 |