Architecture, Civil and Building Engineering
English language pre-sessional course entry requirements for Architecture, Civil and Building Engineering programmes
To learn what entry requirements are needed to enrol onto our English language pre-sessional courses please take a look at the tables below.
Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering programmes
Pre-sessional entry requirements for all Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering programmes.
| UKVI IELTS SELT Standard Entry | ||
| Overall Score | Minimum score in subtests | Pre-sessional Programme |
| 7 |
6 | Direct entry |
| 5.5 | Programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 5 |
Programme C (11 weeks) |
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| 6.5 |
6.5 | Direct entry |
| 6 | Direct entry | |
| 5.5 | Programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 5 | Programme C (11 weeks) | |
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6
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6 | Programme D (6 weeks) |
| 5.5 | Programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 5 | Programme C (11 weeks) | |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | Programme C (11 weeks) |
| 5 | Programme C (11 weeks) | |
| Alternative English Language Tests acceptable for either the online or campus-based Pre-sessional Programmes. | |||
| Test | Type of Test |
Minimum level for |
Minimum level for Pre-sessional Programme D (6 weeks) |
| Pearsons Test of English (PTE) Academic | Centre-based | 59 overall, no sub-test lower than 57 | 61 overall, no sub-test lower than 59 |
| LanguageCert ESOL SELT | Centre-based | LanguageCert SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). | LanguageCert SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). |
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Pass overall (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking combined) For tests taken in 2025 and onwards: Overall score of 60 with no sub-test lower than 58 |
High Pass overall (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking combined) with no sub-test lower than 33 out of 50 For tests taken in 2025 and onwards: Overall score of 65 with no sub-test lower than 60 |
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| LanguageCert Academic SELT | Centre-based | Overall score of 62 with no sub-test lower than 58 | Overall score of 65 with no sub-test lower than 62 |
| Alternative English Language Tests acceptable only for online Pre-sessional Programmes. | |||
| Test | Type of Test |
Minimum level for |
Minimum level for Pre-sessional Programme D (6 weeks) |
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TOEFL iBT Tests taken prior to 21 January 2026 |
Centre-based & Online |
74 overall | 80 overall |
| Speaking: 18 | Speaking: 20 | ||
| Writing: 16 | Writing: 18 | ||
| Reading: 15 | Reading: 18 | ||
| Listening: 15 | Listening: 18 | ||
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TOEFL iBT Tests taken from 21 January 2026 |
Centre-based & Online |
4.0 overall | 4.0 overall |
| Speaking: 3.5 | Speaking: 4.0 | ||
| Writing: 3.5 | Writing: 4.0 | ||
| Reading: 3.5 | Reading: 4.0 | ||
| Listening: 3.5 | Listening: 4.0 | ||
| LanguageCert | Online | LanguageCert International ESOL B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). | LanguageCert International ESOL B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). |
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Pass overall (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking combined) For tests taken in 2025 and onwards: Overall score of 60 with no sub-test lower than 58 |
High Pass overall (Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking combined) with no sub-test lower than 33 out of 50 For tests taken in 2025 and onwards: Overall score of 65 with no sub-test lower than 60 |
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| Duolingo English Test | Online |
Overall score 105 with no sub-test lower than the following: Speaking 100 |
Overall score 110 with no sub-test lower than the following: Speaking 105 |
WEDC programmes only
All applicants applying are required to meet the standard English language requirements for direct entry.
Alternatively, applicants who have completed their first degree in the UK must have at least 2 years study in the UK to meet the English language requirements.
Applicants are not normally permitted to attend an English language pre-sessional programme as a way of meeting the English language requirements
If you have a question or you are unsure about anything please get in touch with the Admissions Office.