Dublin City University Postgraduate Programmes 2012 - DCU

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English Language Requirements for
non-Native Speakers of English
In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of
competence in the English language. The list below indicates the
minimum standards in English language that should be met for
entry into undergraduate and postgraduate courses at DCU.
Examination
Level Required
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Business Courses
Examination
IELTS
Level Required
Overall score 6.5 or above
and 6.5 in writing and
speaking. Other sections
scores 6 or above.
English Language Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate English
GCE A Level English Language
Ordinary Level Grade D3
Grade D
TOEFL
Overall score 580 or above
and all sections scores 55 or
above
IELTS
TOEFL
Composite score of 6.5 or
above, with no less than
6.0 in any one component
237(computer-based)
580(paper-based test)
Toefl iBT Total Score of 92
CBTOEFL
IBTOEFL
Overall score 237 or above
and all section scores 21 or
above.
Overall score 92 or above and
all section scores 21 or above.
Cambridge Certificate of
Proficiency in English
Cambridge Certificate of
Advanced English
Grade C
Grade B
ETAPP
CAE
CAP
C1
Grade B
Grade C
English Test for Academic and
Professional Purposes (ETAPP)
Grade C1
In certain circumstances, results in examinations other than those
outlined above may be accepted as proof of competence in the
English language. This is the case, for example, for students who
have successfully achieved Grade D or higher in examinations
that are deemed by DCU to be the equivalent of GCE A Level
examinations. Please include the details of any English language
examinations and proof of successful completion when applying
to DCU.
International Foundation
Certificate
Optional one year
programme for students
with at least IELTS 5.5 or
equivalent
Note:
Students with a composite IELTS 6.5 score or equivalent need
a score of at least IELTS 6.5 in writing and speaking.