English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your English language skills. Specific English language requirements are listed on each individual course page. Here we give you an overview of the English language qualifications we accept.
Secure English language tests
The UK Government approves certain English language qualifications as being Secure English Language Tests (SELT). These meet the government’s requirements for visa applications. View the full list of approved SELT.
English language qualifications
We’re also able to accept English language qualifications that are not on the approved SELT list for entry. Please note that this applies only to undergraduate or postgraduate level courses.
What qualifications do we accept?
We’ll continue to accept all of the following English language qualifications:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency in English (CPE)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE)
- Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (IBT TOEFL)
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English (Trinity ISE)
- INTO English Language Assessment (IELA)
Any English language qualification should have been taken, typically, within two years of the University of Stirling course start date.
English language requirements vary depending on your chosen course. Please view our individual course pages for further information.
Waiving an English language condition
We’ll waiver our English language requirements for those who meet one of the statuses below:
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Those who have previously completed an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree taught in a ‘majority English-speaking’ country (as defined by the UK government) |
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Those who are nationals from ‘majority English-speaking’ countries (as defined by the UK government) |
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If you’re a postgraduate student, we may waiver an English language condition if you can provide evidence that your undergraduate degree was taught and examined fully in English.
We’ll also waive the need for a formal English language qualification if you meet certain criteria, depending on whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student. For more detailed information on when we’ll waiver an English language requirement please go to the following pages:
Any questions about English language requirements?
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