Minimum English Language Requirements

The University accepts the following tests of English language, except where specified:
• The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Test
• The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• The Pearson Test of English (Academic)
• The Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Minimum English Language Requirements

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Standard Requirements
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Standard requirements for Overall band score of 6.0
coursework programs AND
Applicable to all undergraduate
Band score of 6.0 in Writing
programs except those specified and Speaking
below.
AND
Band score of 5.5 in Reading
and Listening
Paper-based: total score of 550 with a Overall score of 50 Overall score 169
minimum of 4.0 in the Test of written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing Individual score of 169 in
OR and Speaking Writing and Speaking
Internet-based: total score of 60 with a
AND AND
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking
and 8 in Reading and Listening Skills profile of 42 in Reading Individual score of 162 in
and Listening Reading and Listening

Standard requirements for
coursework programs effective
from 1 January 2018
Applicable to all undergraduate
programs except those specified
below.
Overall band score of 6.5
AND
Band score of 6 in all bands
Paper-based: total score of 577 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score of 176
minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of no less than Individual score of 169 in
OR 50 in all skills all skills
Internet-based: total score of 79 with a
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking
and 13 in Reading and Listening

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 Non Standard Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Programs
Minimum Scores
School of Humanities Overall band score of 6.5
Bachelor of Languages AND
Band score of 6.0 in all bands
School of Education Overall band score of 7.0
All undergraduate programs, AND
including double degrees*
Band score of 7.0 in all bands
Elder Conservatorium of Music Overall band score of 6.5
Diploma in Music AND
Band scores of 6 in all bands
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Faculty of Arts
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
TOEFL
(Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)
Paper-based: total score of 577 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking
and 13 in Reading and Listening
Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
and 24 in Reading and Listening
Paper-based: total score of 577 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking
and 13 in Reading and Listening
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 Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Faculty of Health and Medical
Sciences
All undergraduate programs,
including double degrees
(except programs listed below).
Overall band score of 6.5
AND
Band score of 6.0 in all bands
Paper-based: total score of 577 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking
and 13 in Reading and Listening

School of Dentistry Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
Bachelor of Dental Surgery1 AND minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Bachelor of Oral Health1 Band score of 7.0 in all bands Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
and 24 in Reading and Listening

School of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
Surgery (MBBS)
(for intakes commencing from 2017)
Overall band score of 7.0
AND
Band score of 7.0 in all bands
Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
and 24 in Reading and Listening

School of Nursing Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
Bachelor of Nursing AND minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
(for intakes commencing from 2017) Band score of 7.0 in all bands Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
and 24 in Reading and Listening

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 Faculty of the Professions
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Law School Overall band score of 7.0 Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
All undergraduate programs, AND minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
including (TWE)
Band score of 7.0 in Writing Skills profile of 65 in Writing Individual score of 185 in
double degrees. and Speaking OR and Speaking Writing and Speaking
AND Internet-based: total score of 94 with a AND AND
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
Band score of 6.5 in Reading and 20 in Reading and Listening Skills profile of 58 in Reading Individual score of 176 in
and Listening and Listening Reading and Listening

Faculty of Sciences
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

School of Animal and Veterinary
Science
Bachelor of Science (Veterinary
Bioscience)*
Overall band score of 7.0
AND
Band score of 7.0 in all bands
Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
(TWE)
Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking
and 24 in Reading and Listening

Notes:
Applicants whose IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson scores are slightly below the requirements of their preferred program may choose to enrol in an appropriate Academic English Pre-enrolment
English Program (PEP) as an alternative means for meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements. Students who successfully complete the PEP at the required standard will
be eligible for direct entry to the program nominated in their offer without any further English test requirements. This option is available to applicants in all programs listed in the above
table, except those marked with *. An offer to the PEP is included for eligible students. PEP entry requirements are listed at www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/pep/#criteria

* Applicants seeking entry to the programs marked * must present the required IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson scores to meet the English Language
Proficiency requirements and are not permitted to undertake an Academic English PEP Pathway.

Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted in individual cases.

 Minimum English language requirements continue on the next page for postgraduate coursework programs.
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Minimum English Language Requirements

POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK PROGRAMS

Standard Requirements
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Standard requirements for coursework Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 550 with a Overall score of 50 Overall score 169
programs 6.0 minimum of 4.0 in the Test of written English AND AND
Applicable to all postgraduate coursework AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing Individual score of 169 in
programs except those specified below. Band score of 6.0 in OR and Speaking Writing and Speaking
Writing and Speaking Internet-based: total score of 60 with a AND AND
AND minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
8 in Reading and Listening Skills profile of 42 in Reading Individual score of 162 in
Band score of 5.5 in and Listening Reading and Listening
Reading and Listening

Standard requirements for coursework Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 577 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score of 176
programs effective from 1 January 2018 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
Applicable to all postgraduate programs AND (TWE)
Skills profile of no less than Individual score of 169 in
except those specified below. Band score of 6 in all OR 50 in all skills all skills
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

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 Non Standard Requirements
Faculty of Arts
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Faculty of Arts Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
Master of Arts 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

Faculty of Arts Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Applied Linguistics Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
• Climate Change Adaptation
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
• Environmental Policy and Management minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
• Food Writing (suspended Nov 2015) 13 in Reading and Listening

Faculty of Arts Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 6.5 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Studies in Art History Skills profile of 65 in Writing Individual score of 185 in
Band score of 7.0 in OR and Speaking Writing and Speaking
• Curatorial and Museum Studies
Writing and Speaking Internet-based: total score of 79 with a AND AND
AND minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, and
20 in Reading and Listening Skills profile of 58 in Reading Individual score of 176 in
Band score of 6.5 in and Listening Reading and Listening
Reading and Listening

Faculty of Arts Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall Score 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 6.5 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Translation and Transcultural Skills Profile of 50 in all skills Individual score of 169 in
Communication Band score of 6.0 in all OR all skills
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, 13
in Reading and 13 in Listening

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 School of Education Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score 65 Overall score 185
• Master of Teaching* (from 2017) 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Graduate Diploma in Education* Skills profile of 65 in Individual score of 185 in
Band score of 7.0 in all OR Writing, Speaking, Reading
Writing, Speaking,
bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and Reading and Listening
24 in Reading and Listening

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
(except programs listed below) Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

School of Medical Sciences Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score 185
• Master of Science in Addiction Studies* 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English Not accepted AND
(this is an external program) AND (TWE)
Individual score of 185 in
Band score of 7.0 in all Or Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and
24 in Reading and Listening

School of Nursing Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score of 65 Overall score 185
• Master of Clinical Nursing 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Master of Nursing Science Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
Band score of 7.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
• Master of Nursing Science
specialisations bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and
(for intakes commencing in 2017) 24 in Reading and Listening

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 School of Public Health Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a
• Master of Counselling and 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English Not accepted Not accepted
Psychotherapy AND (TWE)
• Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Band score of 7.0 in all OR
Psychotherapy bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a
• Graduate Certificate in Counselling and minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and
Psychotherapy 24 in Reading and Listening

School of Psychology Overall band score of Overall score 185

• Master of Psychology (Clinical) 1 7.0 Not accepted Not accepted AND
AND Individual score of 185 in
• Master of Psychology (Health)1
Band score of 7.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading
• Master of Clinical Psychology
all bands and Listening
(Defence)1
• Master of Psychology (Organisational
and Human Factors)1

Faculty of the Professions

Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

Business School Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score 65 Overall score 185
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• Business Administration Skills profile of 58 in Individual score of 176 in
Band score of 6.5 in all OR Writing, Speaking, Reading
Writing, Speaking,
bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a and Listening
minimum of 24 in Writing and 22 in Speaking, Reading and Listening
20 in Reading and Listening

Business School Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• International Business Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

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 Centre for Global Food and Resources Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
• Master of Agribusiness 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

ECIC Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
• Graduate Certificate in Family 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
Enterprise AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

Institute for International Trade Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework programs in: 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
• International Trade and Development Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

Law School Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score 65 Overall score 185
All postgraduate coursework programs 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
AND (TWE)
(except Master of Business Law and Skills profile of 65 in Writing Individual score of 185 in
Master of Laws listed below) Band score of 7.0 in OR and Speaking Writing and Speaking
Writing and Speaking Internet-based: total score of 94 with a AND AND
AND minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and
20 in Reading and Listening Skills profile of 58 in Reading Individual score of 176 in
Band score of 6.5 in and Listening Reading and Listening
Reading and Listening

Law School Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 573 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
All postgraduate coursework Law 6.5 minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English AND AND
programs (including combined degrees) in: AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 50 in Writing, Individual score of 169 in
• Business Law Band score of 6.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
• Laws bands Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and
13 in Reading and Listening

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 Faculty of Sciences
Pearson Test of English Cambridge English:
IELTS (Academic) TOEFL
Programs (Academic) Advanced (CAE)
Minimum Scores Minimum Scores
Minimum Scores (as at 1.1.15)

School of Animal and Veterinary Overall band score of Paper-based: total score of 600 with a Overall score 65 Overall score 185
Sciences 7.0 minimum of 5.0 in the Test of Written English AND AND
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine* AND (TWE)
Skills profile of 65 in Writing, Individual score of 185 in
Band score of 7.0 in all OR Speaking, Reading and Writing, Speaking, Reading
bands Internet-based: total score of 94 with a Listening and Listening
minimum of 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking and
24 in Reading and Listening

School of Biological Sciences Overall band score of Internet-based: total score of 79 with a Overall score of 58 Overall score 176
• Master of Bioinformatics 6.5 minimum of 24 in Writing, 22 in Speaking, 13 AND AND
AND in Reading and 13 in Listening
Graduate Diploma in Bioinformatics Skills profile of 58 in Writing Individual score of 176 in
Band score of 6.5 in and Speaking Writing and Speaking
Writing and Speaking AND AND
AND
Skills profile of 50 in Reading Individual score of 169 in
Band score of 6.0 in and Listening Reading and Listening
Reading and Listening

Notes:
Applicants whose IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson scores are slightly below the requirements of their preferred program may choose to enrol in an appropriate Academic English Pre-enrolment
English Program (PEP) as an alternative means for meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements. Students who successfully complete the PEP at the required standard will
be eligible for direct entry to the program nominated in their offer without any further English test requirements. This option is available to applicants in all programs listed in the above
table, except those marked with *. An offer to the PEP is included for eligible students. PEP entry requirements are listed at www.adelaide.edu.au/elc/courses/pep/#criteria

* Applicants seeking entry to the programs marked * must present the required IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson scores to meet the English Language
Proficiency requirements and are not permitted to undertake an Academic English PEP Pathway.

1 Applicants to Masters programs offered by the School of Psychology must provide an IELTS unless eligible for an exemption in accordance with Psychology Board of Australia
requirements prescribed at www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Registration/Overseas-Applicants.aspx

Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted in individual cases.

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