Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Marjon English levels
From Marjon's English language requirements page, which states minimum scores for each skill rather than an overall band.
| Route | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, Student visa | IELTS for UKVI 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic UKVI 59, LanguageCert Academic 65, Skills for English B2 (each skill) |
| Undergraduate, no visa needed | IELTS Academic 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic 50 per skill, GCSE English C/4, Trinity ISE II pass |
| Postgraduate, Student visa | IELTS for UKVI 6.5 in each skill | PTE Academic UKVI 76, LanguageCert 70 (each skill), Skills for English C1 |
Validity and exemptions
Tests for non-visa undergraduate entry must be within two years. Nationals of majority English-speaking countries, Canadian nationals and US study-abroad students are exempt.
The page does not list TOEFL, Duolingo or a Class 12 or WAEC route, so plan on one of the tests above.
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Higher levels and how to check
The page says Initial Teacher Training courses may need higher scores, so check the course page for teacher training.
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, but the level must still be equivalent to B2.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Marjon programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Plymouth Marjon University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Plymouth Marjon need for an undergraduate degree?+
IELTS for UKVI 6.0 in each skill for Student visa applicants.
What IELTS does Plymouth Marjon need for a master's?+
IELTS for UKVI 6.5 in each skill for Student visa applicants.
What PTE does Plymouth Marjon need?+
PTE Academic UKVI 59 per skill for undergraduate and 76 per skill for postgraduate study on a Student visa.
Does Plymouth Marjon accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed on Marjon's English language requirements page.
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Guide updated on 29 October 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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