PTE score for University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol asks for a PTE Academic score of 59 overall (no skill below 59) for bachelor's degrees and 62 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
Bristol, UK

UWE Bristol 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'sUndergraduate entry (the page lists no separate PTE figure for undergraduate final-year entry; courses with higher requirements are on course pages)Only results from tests taken in a test centre are accepted, not online tests.	59	59	uwe.ac.ukread 13 Oct 2026
Master'sPostgraduate entry (courses with higher requirements are stated on course pages)Only results from tests taken in a test centre are accepted, not online tests.	62	59	uwe.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)

“Overall score of 59 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).”

From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.

Evidence: Master's (62 overall, no skill below 59)

“Overall score of 62 with at least 59 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).”

From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026. If the live page now says something different, the live page wins.

Does your score qualify?

Type the scores from your PTE Academic score report. You will see, row by row, whether you meet UWE Bristol's figure and by how many points you miss it.

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Waivers and English pathways

Ways UWE Bristol says you may not need to submit a PTE score, or may reach the requirement another way.

Indian applicants: Standard XII (CBSE/CISCE/WBCHSEB) with English Language at 70%, completed within the last three years, is listed as an accepted English qualification.
Official wording
“English Language - 70%. This qualification must have been completed within the last three years.”
From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
A degree earned in the UK or a majority English-speaking country may qualify, but some courses may still require an IELTS or the UWE Bristol English language test; check the course page.
Official wording
“a degree earned here in the UK — or in a majority English speaking country — may qualify you.”
From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Only the most recent English language qualification is accepted; if it is lower than an earlier one, the newer result is used and an additional test may be requested.
Official wording
“We can only accept your most recent English language qualification.”
From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Offer holders joining an on-campus course in the UK may be able to take UWE Bristol's own online English language test (ELT); the first sitting is free. Check eligibility against the course.
Official wording
“Your first UWE Bristol’s Online ELT is free, but charges may apply for non-attendance and resits.”
From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.
Pre-sessional English courses (ten, five and two weeks) are offered; applicants need an IELTS for UKVI certificate to apply, and may be eligible for a joint CAS covering pre-sessional and main programme.
Official wording
“Ten, five and two-week pre-sessional students may be eligible for a joint CAS to cover both pre-sessional English and main programme of studies.”
From uwe.ac.uk, read on 13 Oct 2026.

Good to know before you apply

PTE Academic results are valid for two years and must be in date from the start of the course.
Online PTE Academic results are not accepted; tests must be taken in a test centre.

What to practise for UWE Bristol

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 PTE Academic (test-centre results only; online tests not accepted). It does not mention PTE Academic UKVI by name. Some courses have higher requirements stated on each course page; these were not captured here. PTE Core is 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 UWE Bristol'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:

English language requirements - International applications (uwe.ac.uk)

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