Accountancy and Finance

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These entry requirements are meant to serve as a guide and do not guarantee entry onto a Heriot-Watt University degree programme. Some programmes require higher scores than those listed below and some have subject specific scores. For Undergraduate entry, qualifications must be dated no more than five years before the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. For Foundation entry, qualifications must be dated no more than seven years before the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. If your country is not listed or you you would like more information on: entry requirements and English language requirements please contact the Prospect Experience Team at studywithus@hw.ac.uk initial visa, immigration or living in the UK enquiries also from the Prospect Experience team at studywithus@hw.ac.uk Countries: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Show all Afghanistan Algeria Angola Argentina Australia Azerbaijan https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/international-students/study-in-the-uk/information-for-your-country 取得日期：2026-10-29

Skip to main content # Information for your country Image: Two students standing by a fence in Dean Village, Edinburgh overlooking the Water of Leith. These entry requirements are meant to serve as a guide and do not guarantee entry onto a Heriot-Watt University degree programme. Some programmes require higher scores than those listed below and some have subject specific scores. For Undergraduate entry, qualifications must be dated no more than five years before the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. For Foundation entry, qualifications must be dated no more than seven years before the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. If your country is not listed or you you would like more information on: * entry requirements and English language requirements please contact the Prospect Experience Team at studywithus@hw.ac.uk https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/international-students/study-in-the-uk/information-for-your-country

Skip to main content # English language requirements Image: Three individuals work in a library with books and a laptop. As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means: 1. You are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). View UKVI Majority English speaking countries . The qualification must have been completed no more than 5 years before the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. 2. You have successfully completed a University qualification we consider equivalent to a UK degree. The qualification was taught at an overseas campus of a university which is based in a country recognised by the UKVI as a majority English speaking country. The qualification must have been completed no more than 3 years before the of the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. 3. You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). Accepted English language Tests (please see notes section) Test (passed within last two years of start date) | Foundation (One-Year) | Foundation (Four-Year) | Undergraduate | Actuarial Mathematics programmes (UG and PGT) --- | --- | --- | --- | --- IELTS Academic | 5.0 with no score lower than 4.5 (UKVI SELT test only) | 5.5 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.5 with no score lower than 6.0 PTE Academic | 55 (minimum 50) (UKVI SELT test only) | 60 (minimum 59) | 63 (min 59) | 68 overall with a minimum of 63 in each component TOEFL iBT (Tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) | N/A – SELT required | 72 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17) | 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21) | 85 (including reading 20, listening 19, speaking 20 and writing 21) TOEFL iBT (Tests taken from 21 January 2026 | N/A – SELT required | Overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 | Overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 except for writing which must be at 4.5 minimum | Overall score of 4.5 with no score lower than 4 except for writing which must be at 4.5 minimum Oxford ELLT | Not accepted /SELT required | 5 with no score lower than 5 | 6 with no score lower than 5 | 7 with no score lower than 6 Cambridge C1 Advanced / CAE | Not accepted /SELT required | Not applicable | 169-175 | 176-184 Trinity ISE II | ISE I 71 overall with minimum 65 in each skill (SELT only) | ISE II 80 overall with minimum 80 in each skill | ISE II 90 overall with minimum 80 in each skill | ISE II 96 overall with minimum 90 in each skill LanguageCert Academic SELT | 55 overall with no component below 50 | 60 overall with no component below 60 | 65 overall with no component below 60 | 70 overall with 65 in each component Duolingo English Test | Not accepted /SELT required | 100 overall with 100 in each component | 120 overall with 110 in each component | 125 overall with 115 in each component PSI Skills for English SELT | Test of all 4 components at B1 pass | Test of all 4 components at B2 pass | Test of all 4 components at B2 pass with merit | Test of all 4 components at B2 pass with merit CEFR | mid B1 - B2 | B2 | mid-B2 | High-B2 SELT Required? | Yes | No | No | No Password Skills Plus | N/A – SELT required | 5.5 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.5 with no score lower than 6.0 Accepted English language Tests (please see notes section) Test | Postgraduate Taught (Design and STEM programmes excluding Actuarial) | Postgraduate Taught (non-STEM programmes) | Postgraduate Taught Interpreting/ Translating Programmes --- | --- | --- | --- IELTS Academic | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum | 7.0 with no score lower than 6.5 PTE Academic | 63 (minimum 59) | 63 (minimum 59 for reading, listening and speaking with minimum 63 in writing) | 73 (minimum 67) TOEFL iBT | 79 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21) | 79 (Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 21) | 90 (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 23) TOEFL iBT (Tests taken from 21 January 2026) | Overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 except for writing which must be at 4.5 minimum | Overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 except for writing which must be at 4.5 minimum | Overall score of 5 with no score lower than 4.5 Oxford ELLT | 6 with no score lower than 5 | 6 with writing at 6 and no score lower than 5 | 8 with no score lower than 7 Cambridge C1 Advanced / CAE | 169 - 175 | 169-175 with 175 in writing | N/A Trinity ISE II | ISE II 90 overall with minimum 80 in each skill | ISE II 90 overall with minimum 80 in each skill and writing at 90 | ISE II 105 overall with minimum 96 in each skill LanguageCert Academic SELT | 65 overall with no component below 60 | 65 overall with no component below 60 and 65 in writing | 75 overall with no component below 70 Duolingo English Test | 120 overall with 110 in each component | 120 overall with writing at 115 and 110 in each other component | 135 overall with 125 in each component PSI Skills for English SELT | Test of all 4 components at B2 pass with merit | Test of all 4 components at B2 pass with merit | Test of all 4 components at C1 pass CEFR | B2 | Mid - High B2 | High B2 or Low C1 SELT Required? | No | No | No Password Skills Plus | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 except for writing which must be at 6.0 minimum | 7.0 with no score lower than 6.5 ### Notes: * There are some exceptions, such as for our Translating and Interpreting programmes, which require higher level equivalent to an IELTS of 6.5 for undergraduate programmes and 7.0 for postgraduate programmes. Our Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics programmes require higher level equivalent to an IELTS of 6.5 for undergraduate programmes and our Actuarial postgraduate programmes also require IELTS 6.5 with no score lower than 6.0. * The test should have been passed within two years of the start date of the degree for which you are applying. * In relation to TOEFL iBT, we do accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition however we do not accept myBest or Superscore results and minimum scores must be achieved in one sitting. * In relation to IELTS Academic, we do accept IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake however we do not accept the IELTS indicator or general training tests. * In relation to PTE Academic, we do not accept the online version of this test. * For Oxford ELLT, we will accept the Global and Digital versions of this test and will also accept the One Skill Retake. Test takers who register through this custom link and use the promo code ‘HWU10’ will receive a 10% discount on the price. * The only LanguageCert test we accept is the LanguageCert Academic SELT, we do not accept the International or General LanguageCert tests or the non-SELT Academic test. 4. Successful completion of one of our Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes within 19 months of the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. 5. Successful completion of another UK University Pre-Sessional English Language course, based within the UK and which has BALEAP accreditation. This course must have been completed within one year of the enrolment date of the degree programme for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to prove that the mark you have obtained is a pass and would enable you to continue your studies at the UK University at which the English programme was taught. 6. Successful completion of a UK University Pre-masters qualification. This course must have been completed within one year of the start date of the degree programme for which you are applying. It is your responsibility to prove that the mark you have obtained is a pass and would enable you to continue your studies at the UK University at which the pre-masters was taught. 7. Successful completion of one of the following School level English Language qualifications within 5 years of the start date for your proposed degree programme with us. Country | Qualification | Minimum English Language Grade --- | --- | --- Global | GCE A or AS level - English | C Global | GCE O level - English | C or 4 Global | International Baccalaureate | SL4 or HL4 Global | European Baccalaureate | 7 Belgium | Belgium Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur | 80% / 16 out of 20 / grote onderscheiding /avec grande distinction Botswana | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) | 6 Denmark | Studentereksamen | 7 Finland | Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen | 5 France | French Baccalaureate | 12 Gambia | WAEC/WASSCE | C6 Germany | Abitur Year 12 | 12 Ghana | WAEC/WASSCE | C6 India | Grade XII when awarded by - CBSE or CISCE exam boards and recognised state boards apart from NIOS, Punjab and Haryana boardsOR post-school diploma with English taught as a subject (average taken across the English courses) | 68% Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education | C Liberia | WAEC/WASSCE | C6 Malaysia | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) English | CEFR B2 with no component below B2 Netherlands | VWO | 7 Nigeria | WAEC/WASSCE/NECO | C6 Norway | Vitnemol (VVO) | 4 Sierra Leone | WAEC/WASSCE | C6 Singapore | Singapore / Cambridge GCE O-level and GCE A-level | C South Africa | National Senior Certificate | 4 (in English as a first or home language) Sweden | Högskoleförberedande examen | VG Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) | 6 Zambia | General Certificate of Education/School Certificate | 6 Zimbabwe | General Certificate of Education O Level or A Level | C 11. The University has the right to call students for a pre-CAS interview at its discretion. https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements

These school qualifications can be counted towards the entry requirements for the programme you want to study at Heriot-Watt University. If your qualification is not listed, please contact us for further information on eligibility. ## English and Mathematics requirements ### National 5 / GCSE Although entry requirements to the University are set for Highers and Advanced Highers, it is also a requirement of every applicant to have English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 for all courses. It is also a requirement that applicants hold Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 for all courses (with the exception of Language and Fashion programmes and Business Management programmes in the Edinburgh Business School). https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/entry/school-qualifications.htm

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