Programmes and Courses


Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you need to achieve good grades in the secondary school leaving qualification in your home country.* You are also required to demonstrate competence in English language.**

For the Warwick Higher Education Foundation programme in Business Studies and Social Science we would expect you to have an English language qualification** such as IELTS (International English Language Test) with a score of at least 5.5.

If you are applying for the University of Warwick HEFP in Business Studies or Social Science, you must apply direct to the University of Warwick International Office. For more information go to www.warwick.ac.uk/go/hefp| or e-mail HEFP@warwick.ac.uk| or telephone + 44 (0)2476 523003.

*For more information about majority English-speaking countries as approved by the UK Border Agency pleace click here|.
**Attention: for a definitive list of english language tests as approved by the UK Border Agency pleace click here|.

 

Entry Requirements

Programmes

Academic English Requirement

Academic Qualifications

Additional Information

Teacher Development Programme (1) -

For English teachers

Applicants should be practicing teachers from primary, secondary and Higher Education institutions. English teachers: IELTS is not required if the first degree is English/English related subjects.

Degree plus  

Group applications may have a course tailored to the individual requirements

Teacher Development Programme + English Language (2) - (groups only)

For subject teachers

Applicants should be practicing teachers from primary, secondary and Higher Education institutions.

Applicants should have a similar level of English Language ability.

Degree plus

An Interpreter can be provided

BA (top up)

Hospitality Management

IELTS - 6.0 or equivalent

TOEFL (IBT) - 73

Pearson PTE - 51 points

Pass at Foundation Degree/HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject area

 

Foundation Degree

Hospitality Management

IELTS - 5.5 Writing 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) - 61 and above

Pearson PTE - 48 points

2 A Levels at grade E or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent

Mature applicants with professional experience may not need to have Level 3 qualifications

HNDs

IETS -5.5 Writing 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) -  61

Pearson PTE- 48 points

2 A Levels at grade D or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject or equivalent

 

International Foundation Programme – Business Studies January Start

IELTS - 5.0 writing 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) - 59

Pearson PTE - 39 points

Applications will be treated on an individual basis

 

 

International Foundation Programmes
(8 subjects)

September Start

IELTS  - 5.0 writing 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) –  59

Pearson PTE - 39 points

Applications will be treated on an individual basis.

Art & Design, Music Technology will require an E portfolio which includes the original work.

 

A Levels

IELTS  - 5.0 writing 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) - 59

Pearson PTE - 39 points

5 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths or in country equivalents

 

BTEC Extended Diplomas

IELTS - 5.0

TOEFL (IBT) - 59

Pearson PTE - 39 points

4 GCSEs including English and Maths or in country equivalents.

Students will require an E portfolio which includes original work on selected subjects.

 

English as a Foreign Language

IELTS 4.0

IELTS 3.5 (if apply for student visitor visa)

Applications will be treated on individual basis.

 

Summer School (1)

Individuals

IELTS 3.5

NA

Applicants must be 16 at the start of the course

Summer School (2)

Groups

Applicants should have a similar level of English Language ability.

 

NA

Students under 16 need to make a special enquiry