Does Swinburne accept PTE?
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Yes, the Swinburne University of Technology accepts the Pearson Test of English (PTE) scores as a part of their English language proficiency requirements as per the course level. Check the below table for the minimum PTE Test scores for the admission at the university.
Particular Minimim Scores Undergraduate degrees
Overall 50 with communicative skill not less than 50 Undergraduate degrees in:
education; exercise and sport science; law; psychological sciences; psychology (honours); professional degrees
Overall 58 with communicative skill not less than 50 Bachelor of Nursing
Overall 66 with communicative skill not less than 66 Postgraduate courses by coursework
Overall 58 with communicative skill not less than 50 Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours); Master of Dietetics; Master of Occupational Therapy; Master of Physiotherapy
Overall 66 with communicative skill not less than 66 Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Overall 66 with communicative skill not less than 66 and 77 in speaking and listening
Similar Questions for you
PTE score of 50 is accepted for student visas especially in Australia & Canada. These scores meet the English requirement for studying abroad. You may need higher scores for better universities, work visas or for getting a PR.
Starting August 7, 2025, PTE Academic changed how it scores tests. Important tasks like Describe Image and Essay are now scored by both AI and humans together. The new scoring focuses more on how relevant and meaningful your content is, not just grammar and mechanics. This change affects visa points and how the overall test works.
Many students find PTE easier because it is marked by a computer and uses templates. You can get a high score quickly if you practice the test pattern well. However the computer is very strict about your pronunciation during the speaking part.
For scoring more than 70 scores in PTE writing section, you must ace your essay writing skills. Ideal essay has the following sections in it - introduction, body and conclusion. It should be wrapped in 200-300 words.
As per the latest research published by Pearson PTE in July 2025, the IELTS and PTE concordance were updated for this year. Hence, the PTE scores corresponding to an IELTS band score 7.0 lie in the range of 63-70.
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