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Recognised English Language Qualifications

English Language Qualifications

Qualifications recognised by the University

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If you hold a current* qualification listed below, you will not normally be required to take a TELAS test.

  • IELTS 6.0 or higher
  • TOEFL (580+ paper, 235+ computer)
  • Cambridge CAE (grade A, B or C)
  • Cambridge CPE (grade A, B or C)
  • TELAS grade 1 or 2

*Any of the above taken more than two years before your application may be invalid.

If you need to do an International Foundation Course to improve your English, TELAS will help us decide how long your course needs to be.

If you want to study English as a Foreign Language (EFL), TELAS will determine which level is right for you.

(The TOEFL institution code number is 0500)

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