Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
Brighton PTE Academic minimums by level
From the University of Brighton's English language requirements. The course finder shows which level a course uses.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Standard | 59 | 59 in all components |
| Undergraduate and postgraduate taught High | 62 | 59 in all components |
| Undergraduate and postgraduate taught Advanced | 67 | 62 in all components |
| PhD: applied sciences, technology and engineering | 62 | 59 in all components |
| PhD: architecture, art and media, business, law, education, humanities, social and health sciences | 76 | Writing 76, others 62 |
Test rules and how PTE compares with IELTS at Brighton
Brighton lists "Pearson PTE Academic UKVI (SELT) and Pearson PTE Academic – Centre-based test only (non-SELT)", so the online PTE is not accepted. You must have taken and passed the test within two years of starting your course. The page gives no Pearson institution code.
On the same page, Standard (PTE 59) matches IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all components, High (PTE 62) IELTS 6.5 with 5.5, and Advanced (PTE 67) IELTS 7.0 with 6.5.
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If your PTE score falls short
Brighton runs summer and online pre-sessional English courses for applicants below their course level.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Brighton programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does the University of Brighton need?+
59 (59 each) for Standard, 62 (59 each) for High and 67 (62 each) for Advanced courses.
Does Brighton accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. It accepts PTE Academic UKVI or the centre-based PTE Academic only.
What PTE does a Brighton master's need?+
62 (59 each) for High or 67 (62 each) for Advanced, depending on the course.
How old can my PTE be for Brighton?+
Taken and passed within two years of starting your course.
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