Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Bath Spa London IELTS by course
From the London BA (Hons) Business and Management and MBA course pages.
| Course | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Business and Management (London) | 6.0, 5.5 in each component | TOEFL iBT 72, PTE 51, Duolingo 95, GCSE English C/4 |
| MBA (London) | 6.0, 5.5 in each component | TOEFL iBT 75 (R18, L17, S20, W18), PTE 59 (55 each), Duolingo 110 (95 each) |
Right to Study and the university-wide page
The BA page states that all students studying at Bath Spa University London are required to have the Right to Study in the UK. Check with Bath Spa whether your London course can sponsor a Student visa before you apply.
Bath Spa's main English language requirements page gives two-year validity and lists Oxford ELLT 6 (5 each), LanguageCert 65 (60 each, in person only) and WAEC English at C6. Some of its figures differ from the London course pages (for example PTE), so use the London course page for London.
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How to check
The MBA lists February 2027 and September 2027 intakes, and the BA accepts entry into year two or three.
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, but the level must still be equivalent to B2.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Bath Spa London programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Bath Spa University London publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Bath Spa University London need?+
IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component for the BA Business and Management and the MBA.
Does Bath Spa London accept Duolingo?+
Yes. 95 for the BA Business and Management and 110 with 95 in each part for the MBA.
Can international students on a Student visa study at Bath Spa London?+
The BA page says all London students must have the Right to Study in the UK. Confirm visa sponsorship with Bath Spa before applying.
What PTE does Bath Spa London need for the MBA?+
PTE 59 with at least 55 in each part.
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