What IELTS score do you need for Leeds Arts University?

Both levels also accept the Oxford Test of English (120, with 111 in each component), Cambridge First or Advanced at 169 or Proficiency at 180, PSI Skills for English at B2 and LanguageCert IESOL B2 Communicator for postgraduates. Undergraduates can use IB English A at 4 or English B at HL 5 or SL 6, or iGCSE English at C/4. Duolingo is not on either list.

Leeds Arts's India page accepts Standard XII with at least 70% in English, completed in the past five years, instead of IELTS for both undergraduate and postgraduate entry. It does not accept Standard XII or HSC English from the state of Punjab. Undergraduates also need Standard XII with 65% overall, and MA applicants a degree equivalent to a UK 2:2.

For postgraduates up to 1.0 band below the required IELTS score, an online pre-sessional course is available through Leeds English Language School. Most courses also ask for a portfolio of 10 to 15 pieces of work; MA Advertising and Branding does not.

The university says the English requirement is an essential part of your application for visa purposes. Nationals of a majority English-speaking country need only the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4/C.

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