University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Edge Hill University?

Edge Hill University accepts the Duolingo English Test for undergraduate and taught postgraduate study. Undergraduates need 105 overall with no sub score below 100 in the four skills. Taught master's applicants need 120 with no sub score below 110. Edge Hill does not accept Duolingo for postgraduate research. Your certificate must be within its validity period.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Edge Hill Duolingo minimums

From Edge Hill's English language requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Undergraduate105No sub score below 100 in the four skills
Postgraduate taught120No sub score below 110 in the four skills
Postgraduate researchNot acceptedUse IELTS or another listed test

How Edge Hill handles Duolingo scores

Your test certificate must be within its period of validity. Edge Hill may ask for a UKVI-accepted SELT if a qualification was taken 10 or more years ago.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for undergraduates and 6.5 with no element below 6.0 for taught master's.

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If your Duolingo score is below the line

Edge Hill runs pre-sessional English programmes, but its entry table for them lists UKVI-approved SELTs only, such as IELTS for UKVI with a score half a band below your degree's level. Duolingo is not listed for pre-sessional entry.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Edge Hill programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Edge Hill need for undergraduate study?+

105 with no sub score below 100.

And for a taught master's?+

120 with no sub score below 110.

Can I use Duolingo for a PhD at Edge Hill?+

No. The page marks it as not accepted for postgraduate research.

Can Duolingo get me onto Edge Hill's pre-sessional?+

The pre-sessional entry table lists UKVI-approved SELTs only.

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Guide updated on 1 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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