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  1. English Language Requirements
    To meet the English Language Requirements for our courses, you will be required to evidence that you have obtained the minimum requirements of your offer via a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT). Test providerMinimum entry requirement for Undergraduate coursesMinimum entry requirement for Postgraduate coursesMinimum entry for PGCE (QTS) Initial Teacher Training coursesInternational EnglishLanguage Testing System (IELTS) for Academic studyA minimum of level 6 with a minimum of 5.5 across all sections. For example, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students with a score of Level 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 across all sections will be required to take part in a programme of in sessional support, which will be subject to a further fee. This will be reviewed on an annual basis for the duration of the programme.Taught Programmes:A minimum requirement of IELTS level 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 6.0 in speaking and listening.Research programmes:Please see section on Doctoral Study on page 8 of this policy. A minimum of level 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing and a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening.Oxford ELLT(For more information, and to register please see below)Overall Oxford ELLT Level 6, Minimum Level 5.Overall Oxford ELLT Level 7, Minimum Level 6.Overall Oxford ELLT Level 7, Minimum Level 7 in reading and writing and Level 6 in speaking and listening.Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE)ISE II with Distinction in all four componentsISE III with Distinction in all four componentsNot acceptedLanguageCertA minimum of 65 overall and a minimum of 60 in all componentsA minimum of 70 overall and a minimum of 65 in all componentsNot acceptedPearson PTE Academicfor UKVIOverall score of 59 with no less than 59 Minimum level 59 in Listening Minimum level 59 in ReadingMinimum level 59 in SpeakingMinimum level 59 in WritingOverall score of 59 with no less than 59Minimum level 59 in Listening Minimum level 59 in ReadingMinimum level 59 in Speaking Minimum level 59 in WritingNot acceptedPSI/Skills for EnglishB2 Pass overall, with B2 Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)B2 Pass with Merit, with a minimum B2 Pass in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)Not accepted International Qualifications accepted in lieu of a SELT: CountryQualificationExam board/councilTimeframeGradesNigeriaWASSC - West AfricanSenior School Certificate -post 1998Senior School CertificatePost 2000West African ExaminationsCouncil (WAEC)National ExaminationsCouncil (NECO)10 years10 yearsA1-C6A1-C6GhanaWASSC - West AfricanSenior School Certificate -post 2005West African ExaminationsCouncil (WAEC)10 yearsA1-C6 Please note the above international qualifications do not apply to teacher training programmes (PGCE/PGDE) as applicants must evidence both minimum GCSE English requirements AND English Language Proficiency. Please confirm with the Enquiries Team if you are unsure which qualification meets which requirement prior to application. All applicants for PGCE/PGDE programmes must complete a SELT (currently either IELTS Academic for UKVI or Oxford ELLT). The only exception to this is if applicants are from a majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI (listed below). Applicants required to complete a SELT should meet the University’s minimum overall requirements and minimum scores in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Additionally, the test should have been undertaken within two years of the intended start date of the course. Postgraduate Diplomas (PGDip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualifications obtained from recognised UK universities within the UK are not acceptable as a SELT. English language conditions can only be waived if you have been awarded a full Master's degree from a recognised UK university within the UK.
  2. BG Futures conduct focus group with business students
    BG Futures, the Careers, Employability and Enterprise department at Bishop Grosseteste University recently invited the Level 5 BA (Hons) Business students into the Centre for a focus group.
  3. Bombardment experience of north-east towns explored in new book by BGU academic
    Dr Michael Reeve, Lecturer in History at Bishop Grosseteste University, has released his latest book analysing the wartime experience of coastal communities during WWI.
  4. University Postgraduate Virtual Masterclasses
    Our Virtual Masterclasses are a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our Postgraduate subjects.
  5. By students, for students: BGU host Health and Social Care Conference
    Bishop Grosseteste University’s first ever student-led Health and Social Care Conference took place on campus this week with a focus around mental health and wellbeing.
  6. BGU awarded silver Hedgehog Friendly Campus
    The university improves on their previous bronze accreditation after implementing a number of hog-friendly measures across campus.
  7. Why Choose BGU?
    We've been educating students here at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in the heart of historic Lincoln for 160 years. So no matter what you're looking to study with us, you can be sure that your future is in safe hands.
  8. University Undergraduate Masterclasses 2024
    2024 dates will be announced in the near future.
  9. My Virtual Open Day at BGU
    Are you attending a Virtual Open Day? We’ve put together some information, resources and top tips on this page to help you get the most from your visit.
  10. Master's Information Session: Next steps
    19th May 2022 3pm - 5pm

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