Plymouth's standard levels by test
From Plymouth's English language requirements pages. Plymouth accepts IELTS Academic from non-UKVI centres for degree entry if taken no more than three years before your course starts; a UKVI IELTS must be within two years of your CAS. Your most recent test is the one assessed, even if an older one scored higher. Its PTE page lists 59 for both levels although postgraduate IELTS is higher, so confirm PTE with admissions.
| Test | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (incl. One Skill Retake, not IELTS Online) | 6.0, 5.5 in all four components | 6.5, 5.5 in all four components |
| Pearson PTE Academic (not PTE Academic Online) | 59, 59 in all four components | 59, 59 in all four components |
| Duolingo (certificates with individual subscores) | 105, 100 in each component | 120, 105 in each component |
| TOEFL iBT (new scale) | 4, 4 in each skill | 4.5, 4 in each skill |
| LanguageCert Academic (centre-based or online) | 65, 60 in each component | 70, 60 in each component |
| Oxford ELLT | 6, 5 in all skills | 7, 5 in all skills |
Plymouth IELTS on course pages
Plymouth's undergraduate course pages, such as Computer Science and Business Management, give no score and link to the standard requirement. Postgraduate pages state one. Plymouth says health professions, nursing, midwifery, medicine, dentistry, creative writing and English literature ask for more and tells applicants to ask admissions. These pages were read on 8 October 2026.
| Course | Level | IELTS |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BSc | Undergraduate | Standard requirement (6.0, 5.5) |
| Nursing (Adult Health) BSc | Undergraduate | 7.0, at least 6.5 in each section |
| Data Science and Business Analytics MSc | Postgraduate | 6.5, minimum 5.5 in each element |
| MBA | Postgraduate | 6.5, minimum 5.5 in each element |
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Plymouth's Indian School Certificate page sets a separate rule for applicants from Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana: a higher Class XII percentage, a Duolingo score as well, and a mandatory credibility interview. Its WAEC and NECO page accepts C6, but the Nigeria country page mentions only IELTS or a pre-sessional course, so confirm with admissions.
Plymouth's Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh pages ask for a recognised English qualification such as IELTS, or a Plymouth pre-sessional course. Whether Plymouth accepts medium of instruction letters is not stated.
| Qualification | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|
| Class XII English, CBSE or CISCE | 70% | 70% |
| Standard XII English, state boards | 80% | 80% |
| Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana | CBSE/CISCE 75% or state board 85%, plus Duolingo 105 (100) | CBSE/CISCE 75% or state board 85%, plus Duolingo 120 (105) |
| WAEC or NECO English | C6 | C6 |
Pre-sessional English, deposits and the Student visa
Plymouth's pre-sessional courses for summer 2026 ran on campus for 8 weeks (£3,080, from IELTS 5.0 for undergraduate or 5.5 for postgraduate entry) or 6 weeks (£2,310, from 5.5 or 6.0), and online for 11, 8, 6 or 2 weeks (£4,235 to £850). Dates for 2027 are not yet published. A pre-sessional on a Student visa needs a SELT from a UKVI-approved centre.
Plymouth's application page asks for a £3,500 tuition fee deposit, subject to change, before you can request a CAS. Its credibility interview page says you may be asked to attend one before receiving your CAS.
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 Plymouth programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does the University of Plymouth accept PTE?+
Yes, but not PTE Academic Online: 59 with 59 in all four components, listed for both undergraduate and postgraduate entry.
Does Plymouth accept Duolingo?+
Yes, on certificates with individual subscores: 105 with 100 in each component for undergraduate courses, and 120 with 105 for postgraduate courses.
Does Plymouth accept IELTS Online?+
No. Plymouth does not accept IELTS Online or IELTS Life Skills for direct degree entry, but it does accept IELTS One Skill Retake.
Can Indian students study at Plymouth without IELTS?+
Yes, with 70% in CBSE or CISCE Class XII English or 80% from a state board. Applicants from Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana need 75% or 85%, a Duolingo score and a credibility interview.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Plymouth?+
Usually 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component, as on the MBA and Data Science and Business Analytics MSc pages.
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