If your first degree was not taught and examined in English, you will be obliged to provide evidence of English proficiency.

Applicants must achieve a minimum of IELTS 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section) or TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section).

Applicants for MSc Cultural Studies must achieve a minimum of IELTS 7.0 (with at least 6.0 in each section) or TOEFL-iBT 100 (with at least 20 in each section).

Test results over two years old will not be considered. Overseas applicants whose first degree was taught and examined in English may be asked to provide evidence of this from their university. For further information on the College of Humanities and Social Science’s English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Study, please click here.

Test of English at Matriculation (TEAM)

All successful applicants who submitted an English test score below 7.0 IELTS (below 100 iBT-TOEFL, below 600 TOEFL, or below 250 CBT-TOEFL) are required to take a Test of English at Matriculation (TEAM) to determine whether they qualify for English Language Testing and Tuition (ELTT).

TEAM tests listening comprehension and knowlege of grammar and vocabulary. It takes around 40 minutes. Please note that TEAM is not used to decide whether or not to accept a student at the University. That decision is based on the score given on the IELTS or TOEFL certificate submitted at the time of application. TEAM diagnoses whether a student may benefit from ELTT English courses or materials, which are offered free of charge to non-native speakers on postgraduate programmes at The University of Edinburgh. For further information, please click here.

English Language Courses for International Applicants and Students

The University runs English classes designed for international students applying for a place. However, please note that international students must meet the English language test standards before entry, and therefore no guarantees can be made by the University that attendance at these pre-sessional English courses will automatically result in an unconditional offer. For further information about pre-sessional English courses, please click here.

The University also runs English classes designed for international students who have been admitted and want to develop their English language skills. For further information about in-session English courses, please click here.