Teesside University
English Requirements
Campus scope: Applies to Teesside University main campus and Teesside University London unless an individual course page states otherwise.
Standard PG English
IELTS 6 / PTE 59
min 5.5 each component
Higher PG English
IELTS 6.5 / PTE 62
Education, LLM, Psychology, HRM and selected courses
Health / MPH English
IELTS 7 / PTE 66
MPH and health professional courses
Indian XII English
Accepted ✓
Accepted with University interview
CBSE / ICSE
65%+
Accepted with University interview
Selected State Boards
70%+
Accepted with University interview
MOI / Degree Route
Verify
MOI acceptance not confirmed — verify with Teesside
Pre-sessional English
Available
Not below IELTS IELTS 4.5
Important: Teesside has three IELTS tiers (6.0 / 6.5 / 7.0) depending on the course. English requirements may vary by intake and professional body requirements. Always verify on the official course page or in the student's offer letter.
English Test Requirements by Tier
Teesside University uses three IELTS tiers depending on the course. Most PG courses use the standard 6.0 requirement. Check the tab for higher-requirement programmes.
| Test | Standard PGMost MA / MSc / MBA | Higher PGEducation, LLM, Psych, HRM | Health / MPHMPH, health professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6min 5.5 each component | 6.5min 5.5 each component | 7min 6.5 each component |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 62 | 66 |
| TOEFL iBT | L 17 · R 18 W 17 · S 20 | Verify | Verify |
Standard PG
Most MA / MSc / MBA
IELTS
6
min 5.5 each component
PTE
59
Higher PG
Education, LLM, Psychology, HRM
IELTS
6.5
min 5.5 each component
PTE
62
Health / MPH
MPH and health professional
IELTS
7
min 6.5 each component
PTE
66
Other Accepted Routes
| Route | Threshold | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian XII — CBSE / ICSE | 65%+ | In English subject. University interview required. | Conditional |
| Indian XII — Selected State Boards | 70%+ | In English subject. University interview required. 14 boards listed. | Conditional |
| MOI / Degree Route | Verify | Not clearly confirmed as standalone route. Verify with Teesside before applying. | Verify |
| Pre-sessional English | Available | If English is below required level but not below IELTS 4.5. | Accepted |
Indian XII — CBSE / ICSE
65%+
In English subject. University interview required.
Indian XII — Selected State Boards
70%+
In English subject. University interview required.
MOI / Degree Route
Verify
Not clearly confirmed as standalone route — verify with Teesside.
Pre-sessional English
Available
If not below IELTS 4.5.
Quick Reference
- →Most MA / MSc / MBA courses use IELTS 6.0 / PTE 59 (standard tier)
- →Education, LLM, Psychology, HRM, DBA require IELTS 6.5 / PTE 62
- →MPH and health professional courses require IELTS 7.0 / PTE 66+
- →Indian XII accepted: CBSE/ICSE 65%+, selected state boards 70%+ — with University interview
- →MOI is not clearly confirmed — always verify with Teesside before applying
- →Pre-sessional available for students not below IELTS 4.5
Verification Status
Last verified: 2026-05-28
Quick Reference
Campus Note
Applies to Teesside University main campus and Teesside University London unless an individual course page states otherwise.
Official Sources
Always confirm requirements on the Teesside website or in the student's offer letter.
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