Hertfordshire's standard scores by test
These are the scores on Hertfordshire's international application requirements page for the majority of courses taught on its UK campus or at partner institutions. Duolingo is listed against IELTS equivalents rather than by level of study.
| Test | Undergraduate (IELTS 6.0 level) | Postgraduate (IELTS 6.5 level) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | 6.5, no band below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59, no band below 59 | 59, no band below 59 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105, no band below 95 | 120, no band below 95 |
| TOEFL iBT | 4, with 4 in each band | 4.5, with 4 in each band |
| LanguageCert Academic | 65, no band below 60 | 70, no band below 60 |
| Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced | 169, no band below 162 | 176, no band below 162 |
Courses that need a higher score
Course pages state each programme's requirement. Hertfordshire's list of higher requirements, with minimum band scores also applying:
| IELTS | Courses Hertfordshire names |
|---|---|
| 6.5 | All postgraduate Business; all Humanities; postgraduate Art, Design, Film, Music and Media; all Nursing and Social Work; most School of Health and Emergency Professions courses; BSc Nutrition; MPharm; MSc Psychology; all postgraduate education |
| 7.0 | BSc Physiotherapy; BSc Dietetics; MSc Social Work; MSc Advancing Pharmacy Practice; MSc Organisational Psychology; Clinical MD Pathway 1 |
| 7.5 | Clinical MD (General Internal Medicine) Pathway 2 |
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Hertfordshire accepts Indian Standard XII English: 65% for undergraduates and 70% to 75% for postgraduates on the main page. Its India page gives 65% for undergraduate and 70% for postgraduate taught entry. That page also lists postgraduate IELTS as 6.0 or 6.5 depending on the course, with no band below 5.5. Rules for Pakistani and Nigerian school qualifications are not stated on the pages read.
IELTS, PTE and TOEFL results are valid for two years and must still be valid on the date your CAS is issued. Some courses accept only IELTS, and your offer will say so. One Skill Retake, IELTS Online and PTE Academic Online are not stated by Hertfordshire.
To join a pre-sessional English course you need an offer for a Hertfordshire degree and a UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT), Academic IELTS, or a Trinity College test taken in the UK. Hertfordshire International College runs pathway courses.
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 and may ask you to take a different test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Hertfordshire programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of Hertfordshire accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 with no band below 59, for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Does Hertfordshire accept Duolingo?+
Yes. 105 overall with no band below 95 matches IELTS 6.0, and 120 with no band below 95 matches IELTS 6.5 (5.5).
Can Indian students study at Hertfordshire without IELTS?+
Yes, with Standard XII English at 65% for undergraduate entry. For postgraduate entry the India page says 70%, and the main requirements page says 70% to 75%.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Hertfordshire?+
Usually 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Some courses need 7.0, such as MSc Social Work and MSc Organisational Psychology.
How long is IELTS valid for Hertfordshire?+
Two years, and the result must still be valid on the date your CAS is issued.
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