Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
London Met Duolingo minimums
From London Met's undergraduate and postgraduate English requirements pages.
| Level or programme | Duolingo minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most bachelor's and foundation year degrees | 105 | 95 in Speaking, Writing and Listening, 100 in Reading |
| Biomedical Science BSc | 105 | 110 in Speaking, Writing and Reading, 105 in Listening |
| LLB Criminal Law, Law (with International Relations) LLB | 120 | 110 in Speaking, Writing and Reading, 105 in Listening |
| Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Social Work BSc | 130 | 120 in Speaking and Reading, 130 in Writing, 115 in Listening |
| Nursing (Adult) and Nursing (Mental Health) BSc | 130 | 130 in Writing, Speaking and Reading, 125 in Listening |
| Most master's degrees | 105 | 95 in Speaking, Writing and Listening, 100 in Reading |
| Higher-requirement master's | 105 to 130 | Set by course on the postgraduate page |
How London Met handles Duolingo scores
Both pages say an international student who needs a Student visa must take a Secure English Language Test (SELT), and the tables are headed as SELT minimums. Duolingo appears in those tables, so ask admissions whether it meets the requirement for your visa situation.
If you hold a conditional offer, upload your official test certificate when you get your results, and London Met will verify it.
For comparison, the undergraduate page sets IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component as the standard level.
Know your target? Check where you stand
Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.
Take a free mock →Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.
If your Duolingo score is below the line
London Met runs a Pre-sessional Academic English course for students just below the level for a postgraduate degree. It also accepts IGCSE English Second Language at grade C/4 and set International Baccalaureate English grades.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your London Met programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What Duolingo score does London Met accept?+
105 with 95 in Speaking, Writing and Listening and 100 in Reading, for most courses.
Do any London Met courses need a higher Duolingo score?+
Yes. Law, Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Nursing ask for 120 or 130.
Can Student visa applicants use Duolingo at London Met?+
The pages say Student visa applicants must take a SELT, so check with admissions first.
How do I submit my Duolingo result?+
Upload the official certificate when you respond to your conditional offer.
Keep reading
Related
- London Metropolitan University IELTS requirement
- Duolingo English Test for a UK visa
- Duolingo English Test score chart
- IELTS for the UK: scores by university
- All 4750 guides
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.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy