BEP entry and exit requirements
UQ programs requiring IELTS 6.5
BEP entry requirements for UQ programs that require Academic IELTS 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent:
| Course | IELTS | TOEFL IBT | TOEFL PBT | Pearson | Cambridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEP 30 | 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 |
56 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
500 L:47 R:46 W:55/4* |
42 S:42 L:42 R:42 W:42 |
154 S:154 L:154 R:154 W:154 |
| BEP 25 | 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 |
70 S:15 L: 12 R:12 W:17 |
530 L:47 R:46 W:55/4* |
49 S:42 L:42 R:42 W:42 |
162 S: 154 L:154 R:154 W:154 |
| BEP 20 | 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 |
70 S:17 L: 17 R:17 W:19 |
530 L:52 R:52 W:57/4* |
49 S:49 L:49 R:49 W:49 |
162 S:162 L:162 R:162 W:162 |
| BEP 15 | 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 |
78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
557 L:52 R:52 W:57/4 |
60 S: 49 L:49 R:49 W:49 |
169 S:162 L:162 R:162 W:162 |
| BEP 10 | 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 |
78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21 |
557 L:52 R:52 W:59/5* |
60 S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60 |
169 S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169 |
* TOEFL Paper-based Writing consists of two scores: Structure & Written Expression (graded 31-68) and the Test of Written English (graded 0-6).
BEP exit requirements
You must achieve a minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all 4 sub-skills for UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing).
UQ programs requiring IELTS higher than 6.5
Students who are entering a UQ program requiring higher than IELTS 6.5 can only enrol in BEP 10. BEP entry requirements for entry into UQ programs that require academic IELTS higher than 6.5, no score less than 6.0 are:
- Academic IELTS overall score: Not more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement.
- Academic IELTS sub-band scores: If specified for a UQ degree program, not more than 0.5 band below the sub-band requirement.
- If not specified, no more than one band below the UQ degree program overall band requirement.
Please note that if a sub-band score is calculated using the criteria above, and that sub-band score is below the minimum entry scores for BEP 10 stated in the table above, the BEP 10 minimum entry score applies.
BEP exit requirements
For UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS other than/higher than 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading & Writing) and which accept BEP course completion for entry, the requirements are set out in the English Language Proficiency Admission and Concurrent Support policy (see point 8 under the 'Procedures' tab).
Study Abroad
For Study Abroad students where UQ requires an OB 6.5 and no sub-skill requirements, the requirement is for BEP completion with a minimum overall grade of 4.