10 best pre-sessional programmes at UK universities
What are pre-sessional programmes and is it suitable for me?
A Pre-sessional English Programme at a UK university is a course designed for international students who plan to come to the UK to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. It focuses on a student's ability to use English for academic purposes.
The course lasts for 2 weeks to 12 weeks. Students should choose the pre-sessional course based on the required English level. They can only apply for a pre-sessional course if they have been sent an academic offer.
You may want to consider applying if you：
need to level up your English ability in order to meet the requirements that is listed on your conditional offer, or
have met all the requirements but still want to gain an understanding of UK culture and get familiar with UK academic environment before attending any degree courses.
10 pre-sessional programmes offered by top UK universities
Course Length
IELTS Requirement for Degree Course
Entrance Requirement (IELTS)
Price
Starting Date
10 weeks
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
6.0 (5.5 only permitted for two sections)
£2,820
13th June
7 (6 or 6.5 only permitted for two sections, the rest above 7)
6.5 (5.5 only permitted for two sections)
6 weeks
7 (6 or 6.5 only permitted for two sections, the rest above 7)
6.5 (5.5 only permitted for one section)
£1,410
10th August
7 (6 or 6.5 only permitted for two sections, the rest above 7)
7 (5.5 only permitted for one section)
*6 weeks at WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group)
7 (6 or 6.5 only permitted for two sections, the rest above 7)
6 (5.5 only permitted for one section)
*All applicants need to prepay £880 deposit.
*WMG only has 6-week long pre-sessional course.
2University of Surrey
Course Length
IELTS Requirement for Degree Course
Entrance Requirement (IELTS)
Price
Starting Date
12 weeks
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
5.5, with at least 5.0 in every section
£3,850
(£385 deposit)
22nd June
7, with at least 6.5 in every section
6, with at least 5.5 in every section
8 weeks
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
6, with at least 5.5 in every section
£2,650
(£265 deposit)
10th July
7, with at least 6.5 in every section
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
5 weeks
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
6.5 (5.5 only permitted for one section)
£1,700 (£170 deposit)
10th August
7, with at least 6.5 in every section
7 (6 only permitted for one section)
5 weeks at Surry Business School
6.5, with at least 6.0 in every section
6.5 (5.5 only permitted for one section)
7, with at least 6.5 in every section
7 (6 only permitted for one section)
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