Is the IELTS score for studying in the UK only for visa purposes?

The IELTS score for studying in the UK is not only used for visas, but it is particularly important for applicants who plan to study in the UK to pay attention to and obtain a good IELTS score. For students and white-collar workers who don't plan to go abroad, what's the use of IELTS scores?

Purpose 1. Study abroad, plus points

After students who plan to go abroad get an IELTS score, foreign institutions will reduce their language learning cycle abroad according to their IELTS scores, while applicants with high school diplomas will be exempted from studying abroad for six months to one year after getting an IELTS score of 5.5, and will directly enter.

Secondly, if the graduates of junior colleges and universities have 6 IELTS scores, it will reduce the time for foreign schools to examine students' admission qualifications, thus greatly improving their competitiveness and increasing the possibility of being admitted to excellent universities to a great extent.

Use 2. Immigration overseas goes smoothly

At present, most Commonwealth countries also adopt IELTS test for those who apply for skilled immigrants in their own countries, as the certification of the applicant's English proficiency. According to the current statistics, most of the immigrants who need IELTS scores are computer, communication, machinery, chemistry and food nutrition technology. With the situation that applicants in different situations are constantly required to pass the exam, it is necessary to start and obtain IELTS scores as soon as possible to successfully immigrate overseas.

Use 3. Career development and help

English level is one of the important standards for foreign companies to recruit China employees, while IELTS score is regarded by foreign companies as a hardware indicator that objectively and comprehensively reflects the English level of candidates. Candidates with IELTS scores often have a greater competitive advantage when applying for foreign companies, especially those in Commonwealth countries. Now many foreign companies watch IELTS scores, but the premise must be excellent. For example, IELTS scores 7~8, which proves that your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills are excellent.

Use 4, English ability, improve

The process of preparing for IELTS test is a process of improving English level. Compared with other English tests in China, IELTS test can comprehensively train learners' listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities. For most English learners in China, speaking and listening are weak links, and taking the IELTS test can effectively improve their abilities in these two aspects.

How high an IELTS score is required to apply for a master's degree in a British university:

There are many universities in the UK, and each school has different standards for language scores, and there will be great differences among majors.

In recent years, British universities have increasingly demanded applicants' language scores. This year, the requirements for visas have reached a total score of 5., and all four subjects are not less than 5.. It also stipulates that all universities require IELTS scores of 6.5 for admission to master's degree freshmen, and the single subject should not be less than 5.5.

Some students may get an Offer in the end with a total IELTS score of 6.. This is because there is a rounding calculation for the total IELTS score. Therefore, the school may judge the applicants according to their individual scores, give them an Offer or require students to take language courses.

The requirements of some British universities for IELTS scores in 214 are listed below for your reference:

Oxford University scores 7.5;

7.5 points for some majors in Imperial College London;

7.5 points for some majors in London School of Economics and Political Science;

7.5 points for some majors in Cambridge University;

7. for Manchester University, with no less than 6 for each item;

St. Andrews University scores 7., with no less than 6 points for each item;

University of Edinburgh 7.;

Glasgow University 6.-7.;

Nottingham University 6.-6.5;

University of London 6.5-7.5;

University of Warwick scores 6.-7.;

Lancaster University 6.-7.;

University of Sheffield 6.-7.;

Durham University 6.-7.;

Loughborough University 6.-7.;

Newcastle University scores 6.-7..

Generally speaking, science and engineering majors have slightly lower requirements for IELTS scores of applicants, while liberal arts and business majors have higher requirements. However, some majors that are particularly dependent on language ability, such as translation, history or literature, will have high requirements for IELTS scores.