English language requirements
BIMM Music Institute requires that your English Language capability is of a level that will enable you to succeed in your chosen course of study.
All applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. We accept a wide range of country-specific English language qualifications, please see your country on our International Entry Requirements page. We also accept a number of English language tests based on the following minimum standards.
| Exam | Undergraduate degrees | Postgraduate degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A level (A2) | C grade or above in A2 English language | C grade or above in A2 English language | |
| AS level (A1) | C grade or above in AS English language | C grade or above in AS English language | |
| GCSE English/ GCE O level/ iGCSE | C/4 or above | C/4 or above | |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | Grade C or above (ordinary) or at Grade D or above (higher) | Grade C or above (ordinary) or at Grade D or above (higher) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL (B2 Communicator Level)
*Test can be taken online or in-centre – please contact Admissions for an exclusive discount of test fees |
B2 Pass with a minimum score of 33 in each skill | B2 High Pass with a minimum score of 38 in each skill | |
| European Baccalaureate | Grade 6 (80%) EL | 85% | |
| International Baccalaureate | HL English B at grade 4 or SL English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature at grade 4 | Same as undergraduate with evidence of continued use of English | |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic version
*We may be able to accept IELTS Indicators taken from 1st July 2020 onwards |
Min. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each element: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing | Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall | |
| TOEFL (iBT) and Home Edition
*We do not accept TOEFL ITP tests available in China |
Min. 72 overall with 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking | Min. 83 overall with 19 in Reading, 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening and 20 in Speaking | |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Min. 50 overall with no less than 42 in each element | Min. 58 overall with no less than 50 in each element | |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | 170 overall with 165 in each component | 170 overall with 165 in each component | |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) | 170 overall with 165 in each component | 170 overall with 165 in each component | |
| British bachelor’s degree | 2:2 or above* | 2:2 or above | |
| Trinity ISE 2 | Pass with Merit | Pass with Distinction | |
Bachelor’s degree studied in a majority English Speaking (MES) Country:
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Applicant has studied and successfully completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors Degree taught in a majority English-speaking country. | ||
*Contingent on an academic progression assessment
Any questions?
Our international team are on hand to provide prospective and enrolled international students with information and advice on UK immigration and visa requirements.
For help, support or advice, please call us between 8am-6pm GMT using the contact details below.
UK: 01273 840 346
Contact UK International: [email protected]
