English Language Requirements

Bangor University English Language Test (BUELT) Score required for Degree Programs

The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for:

An overall score of between 55% and 59%, with no less than 45% in any module (apart from Grammar) allows candidates to proceed to their studies after completion of a 6-week English enhancement course at ELCOS.

For further information about the test and how to apply, please go to BUELT.

Bangor University English Language Test (BUELT) Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

For entry onto a Postgraduate course: Generally students who are nationals of a majority English-speaking country or have graduated from university in a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) will be exempt from IELTS requirements.

For entry onto an Undergraduate course: Students who are nationals of a majority English-speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) may be exempt from IELTS requirements if they have scored a minimum of Grade C in English Language in IGCSE/O Level OR EQUIVALENT

Pearson PTE Score required for Degree Programs

Bangor University recognises the Pearson PTE test scores. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for;

Pearson PTE Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

Bangor University recognises the Cambridge English test scores. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for;

Bangor University recognises the ISE II and ISE III Language Tests. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for;

Please note: ‘Pass’ score in 4 elements of ISE II test will make you eligible for our 8-week presessional course.

Duolingo English Test – Online Test Score required for Degree Programs

The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Bangor University when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session. More information can be found here.

Duolingo English Test – Online Test Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

TOEFL iBT (TOEFL iBT taken at test centres and TOEFL iBT ‘at home’) Score required for Degree Programs

Bangor University recognises the TOEFL iBT (TOEFL iBT taken at test centres and TOEFL iBT ‘at home’) test scores. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for:

TOEFL iBT (TOEFL iBT taken at test centres and TOEFL iBT ‘at home’) Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs                                                                                            

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

LanguageCert International ESOL (both Online and Paper based) Score required for Degree Programs

Bangor University recognises the LanguageCert International ESOL (both Online and Paper based) test scores. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for:

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

LanguageCert International ESOL (both Online and Paper based) Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs 

Bangor University also recognises the TEM (Test for English Major) 4 and 8 certificate for the majority of our academic degree courses.

IELCA (International English Language Competency Assessment) Score required for Degree Programs 

Bangor University recognises the IELCA test scores. The level required will vary according to the course and level of study that you are applying for;

IELTS score required    Equivalent IELCA score required

6.0 (5.5)                           30 (30)

6.5 (6.0)                           35 (30)

7.0 (6.5)                           40 (35)

IELCA (International English Language Competency Assessment Course) Score required for Pre-Sessional Programs 

If you don’t satisfy the above scores required for direct entry onto our degree programs, then you can consider joining one of our ELCOS Pre-sessional courses, the entry requirements for the ELCOS courses will vary according to the course you are applying for:

IELTS score required     Equivalent IELCA score required

4.5                                     30 (20)

5.0                                     25 (20)

5.5                                     30 (25)

If you do not meet the English language requirement detailed above, we advise you to opt for a Pre-sessional course offered by Bangor University’s English Language Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS). These courses enable students to reach the language level required for entry onto degree courses. A range of courses are available from intensive short courses to all-year-round study.