PTE score for University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow asks for a PTE Academic score of 70 overall and Listening 62, Reading 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68 for PhD study and 59 to 70 overall for specific programmes such as English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) and LLM (General LLM, Law). These figures were checked against the university's official pages on 13 October 2026; requirements vary by course and intake, so confirm yours on the programme page before you apply.
- Checked 13 Oct 2026
- 5 sourced requirements
- Glasgow, UK
Glasgow PTE Academic requirements by level
Scores are on the PTE 10 to 90 scale. "Each skill at least" means Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing must each reach that figure, as well as the overall score. Where a row shows a figure for each skill, those are the minimums for that skill. Scroll sideways on a small screen.
| Level or programme | Overall | Each skill at least | Listening | Reading | Speaking | Writing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD: English Language & Linguistics (PhD, MLitt, MPhil, MRes)Sampled research programme; other research programmes may differPage lists the figures for the research degrees of this subject. | 70 | - | 62 | 62 | 75 | 68 | gla.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons)Sampled undergraduate programme; other undergraduate programmes set their own figures on their programme pagesPer-programme figure from one undergraduate page; the undergraduate hub says each programme page states its own English requirement. | 59 | 59 | - | - | - | - | gla.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| LLM (General LLM, Law)Sampled postgraduate taught law programme; PTE Academic test centre only | 70 | - | 60 | 60 | 65 | 68 | gla.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| MSc Data AnalyticsSampled postgraduate taught programme; PTE Academic test centre only | 65 | - | 60 | 60 | 65 | 60 | gla.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| MSc Public PolicySampled postgraduate taught programme; PTE Academic test centre only | 65 | - | 60 | 60 | 65 | 60 | gla.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
Where each figure comes from
Open a row to read the exact line from the official page. Only rows we could match to an official page are shown; they were re-read independently on 13 October 2026.
Evidence: PhD: English Language & Linguistics (PhD, MLitt, MPhil, MRes) (70 overall, Listening 62, Reading 62, Speaking 75, Writing 68)
“Pearsons PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with no subtest less than Reading 62; Listening 62; Speaking 75; Writing 68”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“Pearsons PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: LLM (General LLM, Law) (70 overall, Listening 60, Reading 60, Speaking 65, Writing 68)
“PTE Academic (test centre only) 70 overall with Writing at 68, Listening 60, Reading 60, Speaking 65”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: MSc Data Analytics (65 overall, Listening 60, Reading 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60)
“PTE Academic (test centre only) 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: MSc Public Policy (65 overall, Listening 60, Reading 60, Speaking 65, Writing 60)
“PTE Academic (test centre only) 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
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Waivers and English pathways
Ways Glasgow says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Postgraduate taught applicants can normally apply before meeting the English requirement; an offer is then conditional on meeting it by the date on the offer letter, though a few programmes need a test at application.
Official wording
“You can normally apply for a programme if you have not yet met the English language requirements.”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
The law taught masters page accepts a degree from a majority-English speaking country as defined by UKVI, if the final year (or 9 months at masters level) was studied there and completed within 6 years of programme start. India is not named on the page.
Official wording
“students must have studied for a minimum of their final year at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
The law programme page also accepts a degree from a UK university taught at a campus outside the UK, awarded by the UK university and completed within 6 years of start.
Official wording
“students must be awarded the degree by the UK university and must have completed the degree within 6 years of programme start.”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
The University of Glasgow pre-sessional English courses are listed as an accepted route on the undergraduate page, with results accepted for 2 years after successful completion.
Official wording
“University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.”
From gla.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- Requirements are set programme by programme; always check the entry requirements section of your own programme page.
- Online PTE Academic is not accepted on the taught masters and research pages read; book a test centre test.
- Tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start and the overall and subtest figures must be met in a single test.
What to practise for Glasgow
The highest single-skill minimum on this page is 75 in Speaking, set by the PhD: English Language & Linguistics (PhD, MLitt, MPhil, MRes) row. Practise that first if it is also near your weakest score.
Which PTE test, and how long a score lasts
| PTE Academic | Accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic UKVI | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| PTE Core | Not accepted |
Glasgow sets English requirements per programme, on each programme page, so figures differ between degrees. Rows below are sampled programmes, not a university-wide rule. Taught and research pages say PTE Academic is test centre only and the online PTE Academic is not accepted. The pages read do not name PTE Academic UKVI (IELTS UKVI is named for taught masters); check with the university if a visa-linked test is needed. PTE Core not listed.
Pearson's own rules on validity are in our PTE score validity guide. Compare tests in PTE Academic vs Core vs UKVI.
Confirm on the programme page before you book or apply
English requirements can differ by course, faculty and intake, and universities change them. These figures are what Glasgow's pages said when we checked on 13 October 2026. A requirement that is not on this page may still exist for your course. The official pages we used:
- Postgraduate taught: before you apply (gla.ac.uk)
- Undergraduate entry requirements (gla.ac.uk)
- Example programme page: English Language & Linguistics MA (Hons) (gla.ac.uk)
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Other universities in the UK
- University of BirminghamFrom 59 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Queen Mary University of LondonFrom 55 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Lancaster UniversityFrom 58 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Aston UniversityFrom 64 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of AberdeenFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
Visa and route guides for United Kingdom
The university score and the visa score are separate requirements. These guides cover the visa side.