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English language entry requirements
All applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements for admission as set out in the
English language comparable scores to Academic IELTS
| IELTS | 4.5 with no band less than 4.0 | 5.0 with no band less than 4.5 | 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 | 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 | 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 | 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 | 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPE | N/A | N/A | N/A | 52 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CAE | 147 | 154 | 47 | 52 | 58 | 67 | 67 |
| TOEFL iBT | 32-34 | 35-45 | 46 with no less than 16 in writing | 60 with no less than 17 in writing and speaking, no less than 11 in reading and listening | 79 with no less than 21 in writing and 20 in other areas | 94 with no less than 24 in writing | 94 with no less than 25 in writing |
| PTE | 30 | 36 | 42 with no communicative score less than 36 | 50 with no communicative score less than 46 | 58 with no communicative score less than 50 | 65 with no communicative score less than 58 | 65 with no communicative score less than 65 |
| ISPLR | N/A | N/A | 3 in all 4 skills | 3+ or better in all 4 skills | 4 in all 4 skill areas | 4 in all 4 skill areas | 4+ in all 4 skill areas |
| CEFR | N/A | N/A | N/A | B2 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
IELTS: International English Language Testing System CPE: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English TOEFL iBT: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet based test PTE: Pearson Test of English ISPLR: International Second Language Proficiency Rating CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Variations to English language entry requirements
| Academic and English language pathways | Academic IELTS+ |
|---|---|
| Career Start (Study Abroad) – 20 weeks English Career Start (Study Abroad) – 10 weeks English Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) Diploma of Business Diploma of Science Associate Degree of Business Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) |
4.5 with no band less than 4.0 5.0 with no band less than 4.5 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
| Variations to English language requirements | |
| Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies) Bachelor of Midwifery Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Podiatry |
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| Bachelor of Pedorthics | 7.0 with no band less than 6.5 |
| Bachelor of Social Welfare | 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology* | 8.0 with no band less than 8.0 |
| Graduate Diploma in Business Graduate Diploma in Business |
6.0 overall |
| Graduate Certificate in International Tourism and Hotel Management Graduate Diploma in International Tourism and Hotel Management |
6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting Graduate Diploma in Accounting Master of Business Administration Master of Engineering Management/Master of Business Administration Master of Information Technology Master of Professional Accounting Master of International Tourism and Hotel Management Doctor of Business Administration Doctor of Indigenous Philosophies |
6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 |
* These courses cannot be packaged with English in order to achieve the IELTS score. + Must have been achieved within the last 2 years Updated 05 Sep 2019
Professional Registration
Midwifery, Nursing, Osteopathy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry
In order to register to practice in these courses, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) standards for English language must be met. For more information refer to .
Nursing and Midwifery
To register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia graduates must meet language test requirements, within the two year period prior to application for registration, either Academic IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any band, or a Pass at "B" level in each of the four components (reading, writing, listening and speaking) of the Occupational English Test (OET) for Nurses.
For up-to-date information please refer to:
To register with the Australian Association of Social Works (AASW), graduates are required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency to a level of Academic IELTS of 7.0 in each component. Refer to for more information.