Queen Mary English bands
Queen Mary's accepted English tests page lists each band. IELTS covers the Academic test in its standard or UKVI version, IELTS Online and the IELTS Indicator test. PTE covers PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI and PTE Academic Online.
| Band | IELTS (Academic, UKVI or Online) | PTE Academic (incl. UKVI, Online) | TOEFL iBT (from 21 Jan 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band 5 | 7.0, 6.0 in each skill | 76, 65 in each skill | 5, 4.5 in each skill |
| Band 4 | 6.5, 6.0 in each skill | 71, 65 in each skill | 4.5, 4.5 in each skill |
| Band 3 | 6.0, 5.5 in each skill | 65, 59 in each skill | 4.5, 4 in each skill |
| Band 2 | 5.5, 5.5 in each skill | 59, 59 in each skill | 4, 4 in each skill |
| Band 1 | 5.0, 5.0 in each skill | 55, 55 in each skill | 3.5, 3.5 in each skill |
Which band your department uses
From Queen Mary's undergraduate and postgraduate requirements page. Joint degrees follow the home department. Law and some named programmes have non-standard requirements.
| School or institute | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | Band 4 | Band 4 taught, Band 5 research |
| Economics and Finance | Band 4 | Band 4 |
| Electronic Engineering and Computer Science | Band 3 | Band 4 |
| Engineering and Materials Science | Band 3 | Band 4 |
| Mathematical Sciences; Physical and Chemical Sciences | Band 3 | Band 4 |
| Biological and Behavioural Sciences | Band 3 | Band 4 |
| Society and Environment | Band 4 | Band 4 |
| School of the Arts | Band 5 | Band 5; Band 4 for five MAs incl. Linguistics and TESOL |
| Dentistry | Band 5 | Band 4; Band 5 for some clinical MScs and DClinDent |
| Health Sciences Education; Blizard Institute | Band 5 | Band 4 |
| Law (undergraduate) | IELTS 7.0, writing 6.5, others 5.5; PTE 76, writing 71, others 59 | See next row |
| Law (postgraduate taught) | See previous row | IELTS 7.0, writing 6.5, others 6.0; PTE 76, writing 71, others 65 |
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Queen Mary accepts IELTS One Skill Retake if the scores meet its requirements, and normally accepts only the latest result of a test. IELTS General Training is not accepted, nor are TOEFL MyBest scores. Duolingo does not appear on the accepted tests page.
Tests should be no more than two years old at the course start date. If you are a national of a country not on UKVI's differential evidence list, your test must be verifiable by Queen Mary at source. Law postgraduates whose writing is 0.5 below the requirement may enter through an in-sessional writing course instead of a pre-sessional.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Queen Mary programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Queen Mary accept PTE?+
Yes, including PTE Academic Online and PTE Academic UKVI: 71 with 65 in each skill for Band 4, or 76 with 65 for Band 5.
Does Queen Mary accept IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Online?+
Yes. Queen Mary accepts IELTS Online, and One Skill Retake if the scores meet its requirements.
Do I need IELTS for UKVI for Queen Mary?+
No. Queen Mary accepts the standard or UKVI version of IELTS Academic, and IELTS Online, at the same band scores.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Queen Mary?+
Usually Band 4: 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill. Most School of the Arts master's need Band 5 (7.0), and Law master's need 7.0 with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in the others.
Does Queen Mary accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed on Queen Mary's accepted English language tests page.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 4 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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