| Undergraduate | 6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
| Postgraduate | 7.0 (no band below 6.5) — most programmes |
| Test type | IELTS Academic only |
| Score validity | 2 years from test date |
Requirements may vary by faculty. Always check the specific course page before applying.
IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) lets you retake a single section — Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking — within 60 days of your original computer-delivered IELTS test, instead of sitting the full exam again. You receive a new Test Report Form showing both your original scores and the updated section score.
OSR is only available for computer-delivered IELTS tests taken at eligible test centres. It is not available for paper-based IELTS or IELTS Online. The retake fee is typically 60–70% of the full IELTS fee.
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No. University College London (UCL) does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake. Official UCL English language requirements page explicitly states: 'We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake test to meet the requirement.'
Undergraduate programmes require 6.5 (no band below 6.0). Postgraduate programmes require 7.0 (no band below 6.5) — most programmes. Requirements can vary by faculty — always check the specific course page on University College London (UCL)'s website.
The OSR is a single-section test. Each section takes between 30 and 60 minutes depending on which skill you are retaking. You must book within 60 days of your original computer-delivered IELTS test date.
No. Your OSR result is valid for 2 years from the date of your original full IELTS test — not from the date of the retake. Factor this into your application timeline.
If University College London (UCL) does not accept OSR, you will need to retake the full four-section IELTS exam. Use your OSR attempt as practice to identify your strongest preparation approach, then book a full test when you are ready.
University OSR policies can change between intake cycles. To confirm the current policy for your specific programme at University College London (UCL):