University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for Leeds Trinity University?

Leeds Trinity University accepts the Duolingo English Test for most of its courses at 105 overall with no component below 100, and the result is valid for two years. The separate table for BSc Nursing, FdA Nursing, BSc Biomedical Science, MA Social Work, MA Creative Writing and MA TESOL does not list Duolingo, so those courses need another test.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Leeds Trinity Duolingo minimums

From Leeds Trinity's English language requirements page.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
Most courses105No component below 100
BSc Nursing, FdA Nursing, BSc Biomedical ScienceNot listedHigher IELTS levels apply
MA Social Work, MA Creative Writing, MA TESOLNot listedHigher IELTS levels apply

How Leeds Trinity handles Duolingo scores

The validity period for the Duolingo English Test is two years.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic 6.0 with no component below 5.5 for most courses. Biomedical Science, MA Social Work and MA Creative Writing ask for IELTS 7.0 with no component below 6.5.

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If your Duolingo score is below the line

Nationals of UKVI majority English-speaking countries, and of Canada, do not need to prove English. A bachelor's or postgraduate qualification from a UK university or one in a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Leeds Trinity need?+

105 with no component below 100, for most courses.

How long is a Duolingo result valid at Leeds Trinity?+

Two years.

Can I use Duolingo for nursing at Leeds Trinity?+

The nursing table does not list Duolingo.

What IELTS level matches 105?+

IELTS Academic 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

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