Please note if you are not a national of Canada, an alternative English language qualification may be required to demonstrate your skill in all four components areas if you require a Tier 4 visa for study at the University of Plymouth.
English language requirements
To be accepted onto a degree course with us you must have a suitable English language qualification. The tables below show the minimum English language requirements for standard courses at RQF 6 (degree level) and above.
Some courses have English language requirements that are higher than those shown below; please check the relevant course for details.
What if I don't meet the requirements?
If you don't think you will be able to meet these requirements, you may be able to join a pre-sessional English language course offered by our English Language Centre. Please note that to study a pre-sessional English language course UKVI require Student (formerly Tier 4) visa holders to take a Secure English Language Test (SELT) at a UKVI approved test centre (details of approved SELTs).
University of Plymouth requirement – Canada High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English speaking Canada, or Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec
Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects | Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects |
UPIC requirement – Canada High/Secondary School Diploma/Certificate from English speaking Canada, or Diplome d’Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec
Undergraduate programmes | Postgraduate programmes | |
Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects | Minimum of 65% in at least 5 subjects |
Further guidance on English language requirements