English language requirements

English language requirements

Our courses require proficiency in English so that you can cope with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations.

Depending on your educational background and country of origin, you may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to be able to study with us.

When English is your first language 

How to demonstrate your proficiency in English

If English is your first language, you need to have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years) and completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by the University (see below).

  • American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Some variations apply to specific degrees which have external registration/accreditation requirements. Refer to the relevant Postgraduate or Undergraduate sections for more information.

When English is not your first language 

How to demonstrate your proficiency in English

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can commence your studies at the University.

You can do this by demonstrating that you have completed specific secondary or tertiary qualifications, by taking an English language skills test, or by completing a relevant English language course at the University’s Centre for English Teaching.

Proof of English proficiency requirements

Undergraduate 

You can provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

Postgraduate coursework and research

You can provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

Study abroad and exchange

You can provide evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

Variations

Separate or additional English requirements

English tests we accept

English language tests we accept