We welcome undergraduate applications from all candidates offering A level or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised Foundation Programme). All candidates must achieve appropriate grades in their examinations.
Academic requirements
The A level requirements are listed next to the programme entry in the course finder. To find out what the grade requirements would be for a qualification that you have studied in your own country, please see your individual country page information.
English language requirements
In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a good level of written and spoken English. You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.
Foundation programme requirements
The following requirements are for programmes from the University's Birmingham Foundation Academy.
English requirements
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Bachelor's Degree with Integrated Foundation Year - four-year programme
(not Arts and Law Pathway)
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Bachelor's Degree with Integrated Foundation Year - four-year programme
(only Arts and Law Pathway)
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Birmingham Foundation Academy Programme - one-year programme
(not available for Arts and Law Pathway)
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IELTS
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5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
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6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band
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5.5 overall, with at least 5.0 in each band
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TOEFL IBT
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72 overall with at least:
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
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80 overall with at least:
Listening - 20
Reading - 19
Speaking - 21
Writing - 20
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68 overall with at least:
Listening - 15
Reading - 17
Speaking - 19
Writing - 17
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Pearson Test of English
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A minimum of:
Listening - 51
Reading - 51
Writing - 51
Speaking - 51
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A minimum of:
Listening - 53
Reading - 53
Writing - 53
Speaking - 53
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A minimum of:
Listening - 45
Reading - 45
Writing - 45
Speaking - 45
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* For more information on the Pearson Test of English visit their website: http://pearsonpte.com/PTEAcademic/Pages/home.aspx
Undergraduate programme requirements
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Academic area
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IELTS*
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TOEFL IBT
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Pearson Test of English (PTE)**
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Engineering and Science (except Psychology and Medical and Sport Sciences)
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6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band
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82 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking, 19 in Writing
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PTE Academic 51 in all four skills
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Business, Economics,
Political Science,
International Relations,
Social Policy, Sociology, Education, History,
English and Humanities subjects, Medical Science, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science
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6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band
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88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking, 21 in Writing
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PTE Academic 59 in all four skills
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Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy
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7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band
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95 overall with no less than 22 in any band
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PTE Academic 67 in all four skills
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Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy
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7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any band
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95 overall with no less than 23 in any band
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PTE Academic 67 in all four skills
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* For more information on Take IELTS visit their website:
http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org
** For more information on the Pearson Test of English visit their website: http://pearsonpte.com/PTEAcademic/Pages/home.aspx
Alternative qualifications for undergraduate programmes
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Qualification
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Requirement
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GCE O level English Language
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Grade C
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GCSE English Language
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Grade C
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GCSE English
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Grade C
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IGCSE English as a First Language
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Grade C
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IGCSE English as a Second Language
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Grade C
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IB English Language (First or Second Language HL/SL)
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5 points
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UCLES Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
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Grade C
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UCLES University Certificate in Advanced English
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Grade A
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Warwick University English Language Test
(if taken before 2nd May 2010)*
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ABB–CCC
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Hong Kong Certificate of Education; Hong Kong Use of English AS Level
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C
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HEFP (Warwick)
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Credit (55% or above)
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Malaysian SPM 1119 (Cambridge O Level)
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C
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Indian Class XII (ICSE/CBSE/West Bengal)
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75%+
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Other Indian state examination boards
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80%
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*Please note that the University of Warwick has decided to withdraw the Warwick University English Language Test. If you have taken the test prior to 2 May 2010 (but within the last 2 years) we will still accept your qualification. If you have planned to take the test after this date we suggest you make alternative arrangements.
Some degree programmes have slightly higher requirements than those stated here. When this is so, we will ensure that you are informed using the contact details you have provided on your application. If you have been instructed and assessed in English language at a recognised institution, you may be exempt from these requirements.
English language courses
If you do not have the required level of English or would like to improve your English before the start of the academic year, you can take one of our pre-sessional English language courses.
Learn more
For advice on entry requirements or English language requirements for specific courses, you can contact the Admissions Tutor listed against the course entry in the course finder or visit the relevant department's website.
Special requirements
For some courses there are very specific entry requirements concerning a students' fitness to practice their chosen course of study. For information concerning these requirements, please visit the following page which also contains important information concerning the University's conditions of study: