University English requirements

What Duolingo score do you need for University of Glasgow?

University of Glasgow sets English requirements programme by programme, and its taught master's pages list the Duolingo English Test. MSc Management asks for 120 overall with writing at 120 and no subtest below 110. Computing and data science ask for 120 with a writing split, and the LLM in International Commercial Law asks for 130. Tests must fall within 2 years 5 months of the start date.
  • Guide updated · 1 November 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Glasgow Duolingo minimums by programme

Glasgow's English language requirements page says the minimum is set in each programme's entry requirements. These are the Duolingo lines on four taught master's pages read today.

Level or programmeDuolingo minimumNotes
MSc Management120Writing 120, no subtest below 110 (page)
MSc Data Science120Writing 130 and no other subtest below 110, or writing 110 and no other subtest below 120 (page)
MSc Computing Science120Same two subscore options as Data Science (page)
LLM International Commercial Law130Writing 130, no subtest below 110 (page)

How Glasgow handles Duolingo scores

The programme pages say tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of the programme start date, and the requirement must be met in a single test.

A degree from a majority English-speaking country, as defined by UKVI and including Canada if taught in English, can replace a test if you studied at least your final undergraduate year or 9 months at master's level there and finished within 6 years of the start date.

For comparison, the MSc Management page asks for IELTS 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 where it asks for Duolingo 120.

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If your Duolingo score is below the line

Glasgow accepts its own English for Academic Study pre-sessional courses as evidence, with direct entry for successful students and results valid for 2 years after completion. It also lists pre-sessional courses at other BALEAP-accredited universities, including Edinburgh, Durham, Reading and UCL.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Glasgow programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What Duolingo score does Glasgow want for MSc Management?+

120 overall with writing at 120 and no subtest below 110.

Is the Duolingo minimum the same for every Glasgow master's?+

No. It is set per programme. The LLM in International Commercial Law asks for 130.

How old can my Duolingo test be?+

Taken within 2 years 5 months of the programme start date.

Can I combine two Duolingo tests?+

No. The pages say the requirement must be met in a single test.

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