Entry requirements
Applications are now open for courses starting from October 2020 onwards.
We require you to demonstrate a minimum level of English Proficiency to study on our English for Academic Purposes Pre-sessional course. The minimum requirements for each term are as follows:
| Term | Term Dates 2020/21 | Minimum Entry Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Monday 26 October - Friday 11 December 2020 |
IELTS 4.5 overall, with no less than 4.5 in any sub-skill |
| Term 2 | Monday 11 January - Friday 19 March 2021 |
IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any sub-skill |
| Term 3 | Monday 12 April - Friday 18 June 2021 |
IELTS 5.5 overall, with 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in any sub-skill |
| Term 4 | Monday 5 July - Friday 10 September 2021 |
This course is not suitable for advanced students (C1/C2 on the CEFR or IELTS 7.0 overall or in a subskill).
Use the table below for a guide to the length of course you may need to meet your required scores to study at the University of Manchester:
| Required IELTS Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length of Study |
IELTS 7.0
| IELTS 6.5 |
| 40 weeks | Minimum 5.0 overall with no less than 4.5 in each skill |
Minimum 4.5 overall, with 4.5 in each other skill. |
| 30 weeks | Minimum 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in each skill |
Minimum 5.0 overall with 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in each skill |
| 20 weeks | Minimum 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill |
Minimum 5.5 overall with 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in each skill |
| 10 weeks | See the summer Pre-sessional entry criteria information | |