Leeds Metropolitan University
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English Language Requirements
You need to have good verbal and written English language skills to benefit from your course. Most courses require the equivalent of IELTS 6.0, with no skill below 5.0. Leeds Met recognises a wide range of English language tests, the most common are listed below:
What level are you now? |
What level do you need? |
Which other course do you want to take at Leeds Met? |
The best course for you |
Start dates |
Duration |
IELTS 3.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
undergraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then International Foundation Studies |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July International Foundation Studies: September / January |
30 weeks, then 1 year International Foundation Studies |
IELTS 3.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
postgraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then Pre-Masters |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July Pre-Masters: |
30 weeks, then 1 year Pre-Masters |
IELTS 3.5 |
IELTS 6.0 |
undergraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then International Foundation Studies |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July International Foundation Studies: September / January |
20 or 30 weeks, then 1 year International Foundation Studies |
IELTS 3.5 |
IELTS 6.0 |
postgraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then Pre-Masters |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July Pre-Masters: |
30 weeks, then 1 year Pre-Masters |
IELTS 4.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
undergraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then International Foundation Studies |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July International Foundation Studies: September / January |
10 or 20 weeks, then 1 year International Foundation Studies |
IELTS 4.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
postgraduate |
Introduction to Academic English then Pre-Masters |
Introduction to Academic English: September, January, April, July Pre-Masters: September / January |
30 weeks, then 1 year Pre-Masters |
IELTS 4.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening |
IELTS 6.0 |
undergraduate |
International Foundation Studies (IFS) |
September |
1 academic year |
IELTS 5.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
undergraduate |
International Foundation Studies (IFS) |
January |
1.5 semesters (January – July) |
IELTS 5.0 |
IELTS 6.0 |
postgraduate |
Graduate Diploma |
September / January / June |
3 semesters |
IELTS 5.5 |
IELTS 6.0 |
postgraduate |
Pre-Masters |
September / January |
1 or 2 semesters |
undergraduate / postgraduate |
Pres-sessional |
July |
8 weeks |
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IELTS 5.5 |
IELTS 6.5 |
postgraduate |
Pre-masters |
September / January |
1 or 2 semesters |
IELTS 6.0 |
IELTS 6.5 |
postgraduate |
Pre-masters |
September / January |
1 or 2 semesters |
postgraduate |
Pre-sessional |
July |
8 weeks |
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IELTS 6.0 |
IELTS 7.0 |
postgraduate |
Pre-masters |
September / January |
1 or 2 semesters |
IELTS 6.0 |
A university qualification demonstrating skills in English and in other subjects from across the University |
None |
International Professional Studies ‘English Plus’ |
September / January |
1 semester – Cert International Professional Studies 2 semesters – Cert HE International Professional Studies |
IELTS 6.5 |
IELTS 7.0 |
postgraduate |
Pre-masters |
September/January |
1 or 2 semesters |
English Language Equivalencies
We accept a wide range of English language tests, the most common are listed below.
Course |
IELTS |
TOEFL (iBT) |
Cambridge |
Introduction to Academic English |
3.0 |
32 |
PET |
Introduction to Academic English |
3.5 |
38 |
PET |
Introduction to Academic English |
4.0 |
45 |
PET (merit or above) |
International Foundation Course – September start |
4.5 |
53 |
PET (merit or above) |
International Foundation Course – January start |
5.0 |
61 |
FCE (pass or above) |
Pre-Sessional / Pre-Masters |
5.5 |
70 |
CAE (grade A or B) |
Pre-Sessional |
6.0 |
79 |
CAE |
Pre-Sessional |
6.5 |
90 |
CAE (grade A) CPE |
TOEFL users: For your test report score to be sent to Leeds Met directly, please Uindicate our designated institution code 0099 when you register for the test.
OTHER ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE ACCEPTED - PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.
Some undergraduate and postgraduate degrees may have higher English language entry requirements.
Please see the prospectus for further information.
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