Research degrees
Use the handy conversion table below to compare your scores on another test with IELTS, to determine whether you meet UniSA's research degree English language requirements.
See also English language requirements for international higher degree by research applicants
| Test name | IELTS | PTE
(Pearson Test of English) |
TOEFL iBT (Internet) | TOEFL PBT (Paper) | TOEFL (Computer) | Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overall score (language-rich programs) |
7 | 74 | 100 | 600-603 | 250 | Grade of B | Grade of A |
|
Overall score (other programs) |
6.5 | 66 | 90-91 | 577 | 233 | Grade of C | Grade of B |
| Subscore Reading | Minimum 6 | * | Minimum 21 | 54-55 | 21 | ||
| Subscore Writing | Minimum 6 | * | Minimum 21 | 55 | 22 | ||
| Subscore Speaking | Minimum 6 | * | Minimum 21 | 55 | 21 | ||
| Subscore Listening | Minimum 6 | * | Minimum 21 | 55 | 21 | ||
| Grading Scales | |||||||
| Maximum overall score | 9 | 90 | 120 | 677 | N/A | A=score 80-100
Pass |
A=score 80-100 Pass |
| Maximum subscore | 9 | 90 | 30 | 67-68 | N/A | B=score 75-79
Pass |
B=score 75-79 Pass |
| Minimum subscore | 0 | 90 | 0 | 31 | N/A | C=score 60-74
Pass |
C= score 60-74 Pass |
| D=score 50-59
Fail |
D=score 50-59 Fail |
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Note: CELUSA courses usually require 10
weeks of study to improve an overall IELTS
score by 0.5 of an grade (e.g. IELTS 6.5 to
7.0 will usually take 10 weeks of study) * For subscores, see Alternative tests |
E=score 0-54
Fail |
E=score 0-54 Fail | |||||
