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Programmes are taught through English at SETU (except for some language-specific modules) therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English language.

In addition to programme entry requirements, applicants whose primary language is not English and those applicants who have not completed an Irish qualification (such as the Irish Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5 and above) must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language test results must normally have been issued within two years prior to the start of a programme. SETU's English Language Policy can be viewed here

Please note that SETU is not accepting Duolingo as proof of English competency for 2025/2026 September entry.

Examining Body/FrameworkMinimum standard
IELTS
 
6 IELTS
 
TOEFL – Computer Based Test
 
213
 
TOEFL – Internet Based Test
 
80
 
TOEFL – Paper Based Test
 
575
 
TIE
 
C1
 

TOEIC

 

660

 

Trinity College London
 
Trinity GESE 9 or ISE II
 
Cambridge Exams
 
FCE (Grade B)
 
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
 
Grade C
 
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
 
Grade B
 
CEFR
 
Low C1
 
ETAPP
 
C1
 
PTE (Academic)
 
55
 
QQI FET
 
Merit
 
Oxford Test of English
 
125 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
 
Language Cert
 
B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 33)
 
Examining Body/FrameworkMinimum standard
IELTS
 

5.5 IELTS

(minimum of 5 IELTS in each component)

TOEFL – Computer Based Test
 
196 (min score of 15 in each component)
 
TOEFL – Internet Based Test
 
70 (min score of 15 in each component)
 
TOEFL – Paper Based Test
 
550
 
GCE O-Level English Language
 
Grade C
 
GCSE English
 
Grade C
TIEB2+
 
TOEIC
 
605
 
Trinity College London
 
Trinity GESE 8 or ISE II
 
Cambridge Exams
 
FCE (High Grade C)
 
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
 
Grade C
 
South East Technological University (Certificate in English for Academic Study or the Certificate in Academic English)
 
Overall Pass
 
CEFR
 
B2
 
ETAPP
 
B2+
 
PTE (Academic)
 
50
 
QQI FET
 
Pass
 
Oxford Test of English
 
111 (with a minimum of 100 in each component)
 
Irish Leaving Certificate
 
Ordinary Level O6
 
Language Cert
 
B2 Communicator (with a minimum average of 25)