PTE score for University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire asks for a PTE Academic score of 59 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees and 59 overall (no skill below 59) for master's degrees. 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
- 2 sourced requirements
- Hatfield, UK
Hertfordshire 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor'sMajority of undergraduate courses (UK campus and overseas partner institutions); courses with a higher requirement are listed separately and may differPage says 'Pearson Test of English (PTE)'; it does not state the Academic variant on this line. | 59 | 59 | herts.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026 |
| Master'sMajority of postgraduate courses; courses with a higher requirement are listed separately and may differSame PTE line as undergraduate. The higher-requirement course groups (for example postgraduate Business, Nursing, Social Work, Education) are published with IELTS figures only, so check the course page for the PTE figure. | 59 | 59 | herts.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: Bachelor's (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 59 (with no less than 59 in any band) for undergraduate or postgraduate.”
From herts.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.
Evidence: Master's (59 overall, no skill below 59)
“Pearson Test of English (PTE) : 59 (with no less than 59 in any band) for undergraduate or postgraduate.”
From herts.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 Hertfordshire says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.
Country-specific qualifications are accepted as proof of English, including Indian Standard XII English Language at 65% for undergraduate and 70% to 75% for postgraduate entry.
Official wording
“country specific English language qualifications such as Indian Standard XII English Language (65% undergraduate/70% to 75% postgraduate).”
From herts.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Applicants who have not reached the required English level can apply for pre-sessional English short courses or a HIC pathway, but need a degree offer first. Entry to pre-sessional courses requires a UKVI SELT, Academic IELTS or Trinity test; the page does not list PTE for this route.
Official wording
“we offer pre-sessional English short courses or a HIC pathway”
From herts.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
English proficiency must be shown before an unconditional offer is made; if an offer carries an English condition it is expressed as an IELTS requirement, and some courses accept only IELTS.
Official wording
“some courses will only accept IELTS. If this applies to your programme, this will be noted on your offer.”
From herts.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Good to know before you apply
- UKVI B2 level for PTE Academic is shown on the page as 59 in all four components, with a 2-year test validity.
- IELTS, PTE and TOEFL results must stay valid up to the date the CAS is issued.
What to practise for Hertfordshire
Every skill carries the same highest minimum on this page: 59, set by the Bachelor's row. No single skill stands out, so start with your lowest skill score on your latest score report.
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 |
| Score validity noted | 2 years |
The page lists 'Pearson Test of English (PTE)' without naming the Academic or UKVI variant in the main list; the UKVI B2 table names PTE Academic. The 'higher requirement' course groups are published only as IELTS figures, with no PTE figure, so no PTE rows are recorded for them: check the individual course page. The university says some courses accept only IELTS, and that an offer's English condition is expressed as an IELTS requirement. PTE Academic UKVI is not named. Not verified whether PTE Academic Online is accepted (the page lists other online tests, not PTE).
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 Hertfordshire'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:
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Other universities in the UK
- Middlesex University LondonFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Ulster UniversityFrom 59 overall (Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5)) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Teesside UniversityFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- Anglia Ruskin UniversityFrom 59 overall (Foundation) · checked 13 Oct 2026
- University of HullFrom 59 overall (Bachelor's) · checked 13 Oct 2026
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