Standard requirements apply to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses except those with specific or higher requirements.
For academic requirements and Australian and overseas qualifications that may meet English requirements, check the individual course pages.
Standard requirements
| Proficiency test | Undergraduate minimum requirements | Postgraduate minimum requirements | Research degree minimum requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | 140 Written English | ||
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.0 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening | 6.0 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 169 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening | 169 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening | |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 50 Overall 53 Reading 54 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening | 50 Overall 53 Reading 54 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 444 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening | 444 Overall 444Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening | |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 60 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening | 60 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | C (250-290) Reading C (250-290) Writing C (250-290) Speaking C (250-290) Listening | C (250-290) Reading C (250-290) Writing C (250-290) Speaking C (250-290) Listening | |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 115 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening | 115 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (Must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 65 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening | 65 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
Higher requirements
Undergraduate courses
These undergraduate courses have specific or higher English requirements.
Bachelor of Education (B1368, B1404, B1405, B1406)
These requirements apply to all undergraduate Education courses.
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 7.5 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 8.0 Speaking 8.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 191 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 200 Speaking 200 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 76 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 80 Speaking 79 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 102 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 26 Speaking 28 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x A’s and 2 x B’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 80 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 89 Speaking 80 Listening |
Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (B1374)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 176 Reading 176 Writing 176 Speaking 176 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 478 Reading 478 Writing 478 Speaking 478 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 60 Reading 58 Writing 53 Speaking 56 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 19 Reading 24 Writing 20 Speaking 20 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x B’s and 2 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 120 Reading 130 Writing 120 Speaking 115 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 65 Reading 71 Writing 76 Speaking 62 Listening |
Bachelor of Laws (B1395)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Graduate Entry (B1340)
Bachelor of Laws Combined Degrees (B1346, B1353, B1365, B1369, B1370, B1398, B1409, B1414)
Bachelor of Laws Honours Combined Degrees (H1274, H1289)
These requirements apply to all undergraduate Law courses.
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 1 x B and 3 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
Bachelor of Nursing (B1417)
These requirements apply to Nursing.
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 7.0 Overall 7.0 Reading 6.5 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 185 Reading 176 Writing 185 Speaking 185 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 66 Overall 66 Reading 56 Writing 66 Speaking 66 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 94 Overall 24 Reading 24 Writing 23 Speaking 24 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | B (350-440) Reading C+ (300-340) Writing B (350-440) Speaking B (350-440) Listening |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | N/A |
Bachelor of Science (B1425, B1426, B1427)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 176 Reading 176 Writing 176 Speaking 176 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 478 Reading 478 Writing 478 Speaking 478 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 60 Reading 58 Writing 53 Speaking 56 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 19 Reading 24 Writing 20 Speaking 20 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x B’s and 2 x C's |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 120 Reading 130 Writing 120 Speaking 115 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 65 Reading 71 Writing 76 Speaking 62 Listening |
Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (B1402)
These requirements apply to Veterinary Medicine.
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 7.0 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 185 Speaking 185 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 510 Overall 510 Reading 510 Writing 510 Speaking 510 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 66 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 65 Speaking 66 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 94 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 23 Speaking 24 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Taken after September 2018 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 75 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 82 Speaking 67 Listening |
Postgraduate courses
These postgraduate courses have specific or higher English requirements.
High Performance Sport (C1176, M1400)
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (M1325)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 7.0 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 185 Speaking 185 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 66 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 65 Speaking 66 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *NOT accepted if test taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024. | 94 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 23 Speaking 24 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Taken after September 2018 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 75 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 82 Speaking 67 Listening |
Education
Graduate Certificate in Education (C1153)
Master of Education (M1313, M1367)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 1 x B and 3 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
Teaching
Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) (M1390, M1391)| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | 7.5 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 8.0 Speaking 8.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 191 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 200 Speaking 200 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 76 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 80 Speaking 79 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 102 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 26 Speaking 28 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x A’s and 2 x B’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 80 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 89 Speaking 80 Listening |
Food Security (C1151, M1311)
Food Science (C1170, G1095, M1371, M1372)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 1 x B and 3 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
Systems Medicine (C1152 )
Infectious Disease (C1173, G1097, M1381, M1382)
Health Care Management (Specialisation) (M1358)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 1 x B and 3 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
Health Care Management (M1217, C1116)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | 6.5 Overall 6.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 176 Reading 176 Writing 176 Speaking 176 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 478 Reading 478 Writing 478 Speaking 478 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 60 Reading 58 Writing 53 Speaking 56 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) NOT accepted if test taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024. | 79 Overall 19 Reading 24 Writing 20 Speaking 20 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x B's and 2 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 120 Reading 130 Writing 120 Speaking 115 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 65 Reading 71 Writing 76 Speaking 62 Listening |
Nursing Microcredential (N1117)
Advanced Would Care (C1169)
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing (C1174)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | 7.0 Overall 6.5 Reading 6.5 Writing 6.5 Speaking 6.5 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 176 Reading 176 Writing 176 Speaking 176 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 510 Overall 478 Reading 478 Writing 478 Speaking 478 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 66 Overall 60 Reading 60 Writing 58 Speaking 58 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) NOT accepted if test taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024. | 94 Overall 19 Reading 24 Writing 20 Speaking 20 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 2 x B's and 2 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 75 Overall 65 Reading 71 Writing 76 Speaking 62 Listening |
Psychology (G1096, M1156, M1238, M1388)
Counselling (C1111, G1055, G1101, M1143, M1412)
Creative Arts Therapies (G1081, M1300)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 7.0 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 185 Speaking 185 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 66 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 65 Speaking 66 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 94 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 23 Speaking 24 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Taken after September 2018 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 75 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 82 Speaking 67 Listening |
Veterinary Clinical Studies (M1223, N1088, N1089, N1112)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | 7.0 Overall 7.0 Reading 7.0 Writing 7.0 Speaking 7.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 185 Overall 185 Reading 185 Writing 185 Speaking 185 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 510 Overall 510 Reading 510 Writing 510 Speaking 510 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 68 Overall 67 Reading 66 Writing 65 Speaking 66 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 94 Overall 24 Reading 27 Writing 23 Speaking 24 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Taken after September 2018 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | N/A |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 75 Overall 71 Reading 78 Writing 82 Speaking 67 Listening |
Master of Wildlife Health and Conservation (M1232)
| Proficiency test | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic IELTS One Skill Retake | 6.5 Overall 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking 6.0 Listening |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | 176 Overall 169 Reading 169 Writing 169 Speaking 169 Listening |
| Kaplan Test of English (KTE) | 478 Overall 444 Reading 444 Writing 444 Speaking 444 Listening |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 58 Overall 53 Reading 58 Writing 50 Speaking 50 Listening |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT) *Tests taken between 26th July 2023 to 4th May 2024 are not accepted for applicants applying for a student visa to study in Australia. | 79 Overall 13 Reading 21 Writing 18 Speaking 12 Listening |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | 1 x B and 3 x C’s |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 Overall 110 Reading 110 Writing 110 Speaking 105 Listening |
| Language Centre Certificate - Academic (must be completed at an approved Test Centre) | 70 Overall 60 Reading 64 Writing 70 Speaking 57 Listening |
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