Bangor's levels by test
From Bangor's English language requirements page, which sets IELTS by school and accepts IELTS for UKVI or non-SELT IELTS, plus some online tests. PTE and TOEFL count only when taken at test centres; TOEFL iBT 4.0 (3.5) and LanguageCert Academic, including online, 65 (60) match the 6.0 level. Its own BUELT test "is no longer available", and Password Skills Plus replaces it. Result validity, IELTS Online and One Skill Retake are not stated.
| Test | IELTS 6.0 (5.5) courses | IELTS 6.5 (6.0) courses | IELTS 7.0 (6.5) courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic (test centres only) | 56, no component below 51 | 62, no component below 58 | 72, no component below 67 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105; speaking, writing, listening 95, reading 100 | 120; speaking, writing, reading 110, listening 105 | 130; speaking, reading, listening 120, writing 130 |
| Oxford ELLT Global or Digital | 6, minimum 5 | 7, minimum 6 | 8, minimum 7 |
| Kaplan Test of English | 444, minimum 410 | 478, minimum 444 | 510, minimum 478 |
| Password Skills Plus | 6.0, minimum 5.5 | 6.5, minimum 6.0 | 7.0, minimum 6.5 |
Bangor IELTS on course pages
These course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Only the MBA states a PTE score, 56 with no element below 51, and it lists Cambridge Advanced at 169 where the English page says 168. Adult nursing has a limited number of international places, subject to HEIW funding, and needs an interview. The English page asks master's nursing applicants for 7.0 with 6.5.
| Course | Level | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BSc | Undergraduate | No figure on page (English page: 6.0, 5.5) |
| Adult Nursing BN | Undergraduate | No figure on page (English page: BN Nursing 7.0, 7.0) |
| Management MBA | Postgraduate | 6.0, no element below 5.5 |
| Advanced Data Science MSc | Postgraduate | 6.0, no individual component below 5.5 |
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Bangor's India page accepts "65% in English subject for all Central and State Boards (except Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh)", where IELTS or an equivalent is mandatory; no time limit is stated. Its Nepal page accepts Compulsory English, and its Nigeria page may waive IELTS for a C in high-school English or a letter confirming an English-taught degree. The Pakistan page mentions HSC English at elective or advanced level without a grade.
The Bangladesh page asks for IELTS 6.0 (5.5) and will not accept applications with qualifications from eight named institutions, including Stamford University Bangladesh and Royal University Dhaka. All five pages say some countries need no extra English evidence after English-medium education, without naming which.
| Qualification | Bangor requirement |
|---|---|
| Standard XII English, central and state boards (India) | 65%; Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh need IELTS |
| Nepal HSEC or SLC Grade 12 Compulsory English | Grade B, CGPA 2.6 or 65% (CGPA 2.8 or 70% for 6.5 courses) |
| Nigerian high-school English | Minimum C or equivalent (higher for some courses) |
| Pakistan HSC English | Elective or advanced level; grade not stated |
| Bangladesh HSC English | Not stated by Bangor; IELTS 6.0 (5.5) |
Deposit, pre-CAS checks, pre-sessional and the Student visa
Bangor's already applied page says the deposit amount "will be clearly mentioned in your offer letter" and that it "reserves the right to carry out pre-CAS checking/assessment", which may delay your CAS. Its payment page asks PhD applicants also taking a pre-sessional for at least £2,000. Its January start page sets January 2027 applications by 4 December 2026, deposits by 15 December and CAS by 23 December. Recruitment pauses are not stated.
Bangor's pre-sessional English for a 6.0 degree runs from 26 April 2027 (£4,950, from IELTS 4.5 with 4.0) down to 9 August 2027 (£1,200, from 6.0 with one element at 5.0), with autumn courses from 28 September and 2 November 2026 for January starters. Entry rises by 0.5 for 6.5 courses. Whether on-campus courses need a SELT is not stated.
For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself and may ask you to take a different test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bangor programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bangor University accept PTE?+
Yes, taken at a test centre: 56 with at least 51 in each component for IELTS 6.0 courses, 62 (58) for 6.5 courses and 72 (67) for 7.0 courses.
Does Bangor accept Duolingo?+
Yes: 105 for IELTS 6.0 courses, with 95 in speaking, writing and listening and 100 in reading, and 120 for 6.5 courses.
Can Indian students study at Bangor without IELTS?+
Yes, with 65% in English from central and state boards, except Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, where IELTS or an equivalent is mandatory.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Bangor?+
Usually 6.0 with 5.5, as on the Management MBA and Advanced Data Science MSc pages. Law, English literature and several science master's need 6.5 with 6.0, and nursing 7.0 with 6.5.
Can I still take Bangor's BUELT test?+
No. Bangor says BUELT is no longer available and that candidates may take Password Skills Plus instead, at 6.0 (5.5) for most courses.
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