Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
UniSC PTE minimums
From UniSC's English language requirements page, Tables 1 and 2.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (incl. Study Abroad and TPP) | 50 | 50 |
| Postgraduate coursework (incl. PQP and Honours) | 58 | 54 |
| Higher degrees by research | 58 | 54 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) | 66 | Listening and reading 66, speaking 76, writing 60 |
| Social work programs | 65 | 65 |
| Nursing Science, Midwifery | 63 | Listening 58, reading 59, speaking 76, writing 60 |
| Bachelor of Paramedicine | 66 | Listening, reading, speaking 66; writing 56 |
PTE rules at UniSC
UniSC says English test results are valid for two years from the test date and must still be under two years old when your program starts. Online or at-home versions of the listed tests are not accepted, so PTE Academic Online cannot be used. Nursing, midwifery and paramedicine are marked as not available to international students on a Student visa.
In Table 1, PTE 50 (50) sits beside IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each subtest for undergraduates, and PTE 58 (54) beside IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for postgraduate and research study.
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If your PTE falls short
UniSC runs the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) and the Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway (PQP). Students moving from either into a degree still need to show the English level in Table 1 or 2 for that degree.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UniSC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does UniSC need for undergraduate study?+
50 overall with no subscore below 50.
What PTE does UniSC need for a master's?+
58 overall with no subscore below 54.
Does UniSC accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. Online or at-home versions of the tests are not accepted.
How long is PTE valid at UniSC?+
Two years from the test date, and it must be under two years old at your program start.
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