LJMU's English levels by test
From LJMU's international entry requirements page, which LJMU says is guidance only. It publishes one PTE score, for the 6.0 (5.5) level, and Duolingo only at the 6.5 and 7.0 levels. LJMU does not accept Duolingo from students from countries that require a SELT, and does not accept LanguageCert, Pearson Versant or the Oxford ELLT from students from Pakistan. Course pages say IELTS must be taken within two years of the start date.
| Test | IELTS 6.0 (5.5) level | Higher levels |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic, IELTS for UKVI or IELTS Online | 6.0, 5.5 in each component | Set on each course page |
| Pearson PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI | 61, minimum 59 in each component | Not stated by LJMU |
| Duolingo (not for SELT-country applicants) | Not stated by LJMU | 120 (110 each) for IELTS 6.5 (6.0); 130 (120 each) for 7.0 (6.5) |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65, no component below 60 | 70, no component below 60 for IELTS 6.5 |
| Oxford ELLT | 6, 5 in each skill | 7 for IELTS 6.5 (5.5) |
LJMU IELTS on course pages
These 2027-entry course pages were read on 8 October 2026. None of them states a PTE score. Nursing applicants also sit an admissions assessment and an online interview, and LJMU asks BSc and MSc Nursing applicants using WAEC or NECO for C5 in English rather than C6.
| Course | Level | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BSc | Undergraduate | 6.0, no component below 5.5 |
| Adult and Children's Nursing MNurs | Undergraduate | 7.0, 6.5 in each component |
| Data Science MSc | Postgraduate | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component |
| International Business and Management MSc | Postgraduate | 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each component |
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LJMU's Pakistan page and Bangladesh page say the university will not be accepting applications from either country for 2026/27. The Bangladesh page also makes a UKVI-approved SELT compulsory. The Nepal page lists no school-English route.
For India, the main page accepts 70% in Standard XII English from CBSE, CISCE and four state boards (Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka). LJMU's India page instead accepts "most State Boards" and excludes the boards below. The two pages differ, so confirm your board with admissions. The Nigeria page accepts WAEC or NECO with no time limit.
| Qualification | LJMU requirement |
|---|---|
| India Standard XII English (India page) | 70% for IELTS 6.0 courses, 75% for 6.5, 80% for 7.0; valid six years |
| India boards not accepted (India page) | NIOS, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand; a SELT is needed |
| WAEC or NECO English | C6 (C5 for BSc or MSc Nursing) |
| Bangladesh | Applications closed for 2026/27; a UKVI-approved SELT is compulsory |
Pre-CAS interviews, deposit, pre-sessional and the Student visa
LJMU's pre-CAS interview page describes a mandatory, recorded credibility interview for students from countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Nigeria, with one resit. Its deposit page asks self-funded international students for £5,000 before a CAS; interview-country students pay £1,000 first and £4,000 after passing. LJMU accepts Nigerian bank statements only from commercial banks, not microfinance banks.
LJMU's online pre-sessional programme, delivered by Study Group for conditional offer holders, runs 12 weeks (£3,600, from IELTS 5.0 or 5.5 with 4.5), 10 weeks (£3,000, 5.0 or 5.5 with 5.0) or 6 weeks (£1,800, 5.5 or 6.0 with 5.5). Entry is with IELTS for UKVI, with alternatives accepted. Dates for 2027 are not yet posted.
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 LJMU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Liverpool John Moores University accept PTE?+
Yes, PTE Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: 61 with at least 59 in each component for the 6.0 (5.5) level. Scores for higher levels are not stated by LJMU.
Does LJMU accept Duolingo?+
Yes, except from students from countries that require a SELT: 120 with 110 in each skill for IELTS 6.5 (6.0) courses, and 130 with 120 for 7.0 (6.5).
Is LJMU accepting students from Pakistan?+
No. LJMU's Pakistan page says the university will not be accepting applications from Pakistan for 2026/27, and its Bangladesh page says the same for Bangladesh.
Can Indian students study at LJMU without IELTS?+
Yes, with 70% in Standard XII English for IELTS 6.0 courses. LJMU's main and India pages list different state boards, and the India page excludes NIOS, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Does LJMU interview students before the CAS?+
Yes, for students from listed countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Nigeria. They pay £1,000 of the £5,000 deposit first and the remaining £4,000 after passing.
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