Bath Spa's levels by test
From Bath Spa's English language requirements page. Results must be achieved within two years of the course start. A fourth level, 6.5 with 6.0, takes PTE 65 with 55 in reading and listening and 60 in speaking and writing. Bath Spa accepts TOEFL Home Edition but only in-person LanguageCert. Whether it accepts IELTS Online, One Skill Retake, the IELTS Indicator or PTE Academic Online, and the level for research degrees, are not stated.
| Test | IELTS 6.0 (5.5) courses | IELTS 6.5 (5.5) courses | IELTS 7.0 (6.0) courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 59; reading and listening 50, speaking and writing 55 | 65; reading and listening 50, speaking and writing 55 | 75; reading and listening 55, speaking and writing 60 |
| Duolingo (share candidate ID and secret number) | 110, minimum 100 in each component | 120, minimum 100 in each component | 130, minimum 110 in each component |
| TOEFL iBT incl. Home Edition (after 21 January 2026) | 4; listening and reading 3.5, writing and speaking 4 | 4.5; listening and reading 4, writing and speaking 4.5 | 4.5; listening and reading 4, writing and speaking 4.5 |
| LanguageCert Academic (in person only) | 65, minimum 60 | 70, minimum 60 | 75, minimum 65 |
| Oxford ELLT | 6, minimum 5 | 7, minimum 5 | 8, minimum 6 |
Bath Spa IELTS on course pages
These course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Bath Spa offers no nursing degree, and its Data Science MSc and Computer Science MSc pages give no IELTS score. The London MBA page lists PTE 59 with 55 in each component and Duolingo 110 with 95, unlike the central page, and says shortlisted applicants are interviewed by academics.
| Course | Level | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BSc | Undergraduate | 6.0 for visa nationals, minimum 5.5 in each element |
| Business Management BA | Undergraduate | 6.0 for visa nationals, minimum 5.5 in each element |
| MBA Business Administration (London) | Postgraduate | 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each sub-test |
| MBA Leadership | Postgraduate | 6.5, minimum 5.5 in each component |
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Bath Spa's country pages for India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Nigeria say you must meet its English requirements unless you studied at or above degree level in an English-speaking country. Its English page instead exempts nationals of majority English-speaking countries. No page lists a school-English waiver, and medium of instruction letters are not stated. The English page accepts WAEC with five subjects, including English, at C6; NECO is not stated.
| Country | Bath Spa academic entry (undergraduate) | English route |
|---|---|---|
| India | Standard XII 65% from CBSE, CISCE or WBCHSE | IELTS or equivalent; no Standard XII English waiver stated |
| Pakistan | HSC or Intermediate plus a foundation year at 60% | IELTS or equivalent; no HSSC waiver stated |
| Nepal | Higher Secondary Education Board exam plus a foundation year | IELTS or equivalent; no NEB waiver stated |
| Bangladesh | HSC or Intermediate plus a foundation year at 60% | IELTS or equivalent; no HSC waiver stated |
| Nigeria | SSCE, WAEC or NECO plus a foundation year or first year of a degree | WAEC with five subjects incl. English at C6 |
Deposit, interviews, pre-sessional and the Student visa
Bath Spa publishes no deposit for current entry. Its pre-sessional page says the 2024/25 deposit was "a minimum of £3,000 rising to 100% of the tuition fee", due three weeks before the course starts, while its international finance page gives £3,000 for 2022/23, due by 31 July for September starts. Its CAS page needs an unconditional offer and a paid deposit. A pre-CAS interview and January 2027 deadlines are not stated; some music, performing arts and art courses hold recorded selection interviews.
The online pre-sessional ran 10 weeks (£3,300, 8 June to 14 August 2026) or 6 weeks (£1,980, 6 July to 14 August 2026). For a 6.0 degree, entry is IELTS 5.0 (4.5) for 10 weeks or 5.5 (5.0) for 6 weeks; for 6.5, it is 5.5 (4.5) or 6.0 (5.0). The English page requires a SELT, IELTS for UKVI or Trinity ISE, for pre-sessional applicants.
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 Bath Spa programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bath Spa University accept PTE?+
Yes: 59 with 50 in reading and listening and 55 in speaking and writing for IELTS 6.0 courses, 65 for 6.5 courses and 75 for 7.0. PTE Academic Online is not stated.
Does Bath Spa accept Duolingo?+
Yes: 110 with at least 100 in each component for IELTS 6.0 courses and 120 for 6.5 courses. You share your candidate ID and secret number so results can be verified.
Can Indian students study at Bath Spa without IELTS?+
No Standard XII English waiver is stated on Bath Spa's India page or English page, so plan for IELTS or an accepted equivalent test.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Bath Spa?+
Most postgraduate courses ask 6.5 with 5.5 in each skill, as on MBA Leadership. The London MBA asks 6.0 with 5.5, and a few courses need 6.5 or 7.0 with 6.0.
Does Bath Spa run a pre-sessional English course?+
Yes, online: 10 weeks (£3,300) or 6 weeks (£1,980) in summer 2026. Applicants need a SELT, either IELTS for UKVI or Trinity ISE.
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