Our English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but the following English language tests are also accepted if taken within the listed period before the start date of the programme at Swansea.

If you have applied for a degree or postgraduate programme we will accept an IELTS (Academic) test taken at ANY test centre, not just those approved by the UKVI. However, if you have applied for a programme below degree level or English Language Training programme the IELTS test may need to be an UKVI-approved test otherwise known as a SELT (Secure English Language Test). If you are being issued a CAS for study at below degree level then the SELT must also be dated within 2 years of date you apply for your CAS. 

*Please see below for a breakdown of our requirements for the 4 components of Language Learning (Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing) for IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge English.

Qualification Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 Equivalent to IELTS 6.5 Equivalent to IELTS 7.0 Validity Period
IELTS Academic or IELTS UKVI (Academic)*
For courses degree level and above
6.0 6.5 7.0 2 and a half years
IELTS (Academic)*
For courses below degree level
6.0 6.5 7.0 2 years before issue of CAS
Pearson PTE Home – B1
For relevant foundation and pre-sessional courses only
N/A - CEFR B1 only N/A - CEFR B1 only N/A - CEFR B1 only 2 years before issue of CAS
Swansea ELTS test (SWELT)  6.0 6.5 7.0 2 years
Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency since 2015’* 169 176 185 10 years
Cambridge: First Certificate in English before 2015 min 67 overall min 75 overall n/a 10 years
Cambridge: Certificate in Advanced English before 2015 min 52 overall min 58 overall  min 67 overall 10 years
Cambridge: Certificate of Proficiency in English before 2015 C C C 10 years
Pearson Test of English (General) level 4 pass level 4 pass level 5 pass 2 and a half years
Pearson Test of English (Academic)* 64 69 76 2 and a half years
TOEFL (IBT)* 79 88 96

2 and a half years

CaMLA
Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
650 650 650

2 and a half years

Euroexam @ C1 academic level Pass Pass Distinction

2 and a half years

Occupational English Test (OET)**                                           

For candidates applying to Medicine and allied health

professional courses, including Pharmacy

**Please note this test is applicable to Tier 2 visa holders only.

250 300 350

2 years

 

 

 IELTSTOEFL iBT PTE Academic Cambridge English
Listening 5.5 17 59 162
Reading 5.5 18 59 162
Speaking 5.5 20 59 162
Writing 5.5 17 59 162
         
Listening 6.0 19 64 169
Reading 6.0 20 64 169
Speaking 6.0 22 64 169
Writing 6.0 20 64 169
         
Listening 6.5 21 69 176
Reading 6.5 22 69 176
Speaking 6.5 23 69 176
Writing 6.5 22 69 176
         
Listening 7.0 22 76 185
Reading 7.0 24 76 185
Speaking 7.0 25 76 185
Writing 7.0 24 76 185