International online students studying from overseas
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International students studying online from overseas must be able to evidence that their English language proficiency meets one of the following minimum requirements:
- IELTS Academic
- For HNC/HND: Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0
- For undergraduate degrees: Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5
- For postgraduate degrees: Overall score of 6.6 with no element below 6.0
- or, an alternative qualification that meets the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) B2 level in all four components of listening, reading, speaking and writing
- or, one of our other approved tests