English Language Requirement for this course:
All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in English at a very high level before they begin their study at Cambridge. Please read the information in the link below for all the information on providing evidence of your competence in English
If you are required to complete a language test, you must achieve the required minimum level within 2 years of the start date of your proposed course, in one of the accepted English Language tests below.
You must achieve the minimum requirements in the same sitting.
| Test | Score requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall band score of 7.0, with not less than 7.0 in speaking, listening and writing, and 6.5 in reading |
| TOEFL: paper-based test | 600 with 5.0 in the Test of Written English (TWE) |
| TOEFL: internet-based test | 100 with a minimum score of 25 in each element |
| CAE | A, plus assessment by the University Language Centre |
| CPE | A or B only |
IELTS:
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the University's preferred test. Details can be obtained from local British Council Offices.
You should upload a copy of the score report or test certificate via your self service, we can use this to verify your scores online. We no longer process test certificates sent to us on paper directly from the test centre.
TOEFL:
Where the IELTS test is not available you may take the Princeton TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
You should upload a copy of the score report or test certificate via your self service, we can use this to verify your scores online. We no longer process test certificates sent to us on paper directly from the test centre.
CAE:
The CAE (Certificate of Advanced English) is accepted with a grade A in the first instance, however applicants must also be assessed by the University Language Centre before admission can be confirmed. Following assessment the University Language Centre may advise further action from the applicant (eg. enrollment at one of the Language Centre courses, or completion of an IELTS/TOEFL test).
CPE:
The CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) is accepted with a grade A or B only if the certficate is awarded no more than two years before the start of the course.
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