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01 Cover
02 Contents
03 Welcome to QA
04 Pre-Sessional English
05 International Foundation Programme
06 International Year One
07 Pre-Master's
08 Northumbria University Newcastle and London
09 Solent University Southampton
10 University of South Wales
11 FAQs
12 How to apply
13 Contact

PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH

Want to build your English language skills to successfully study at a UK university?

Whether you intend to study at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level in the UK, our online Pre-Sessional English course combines academic and social language skills to help you get there.

The Pre-Sessional English programme is ideal if you want to:

Want to meet the English language requirements needed for a QA partner university programme

Want to develop your content specific vocabulary, academic writing, reading, listening or speaking skills

Want to familiarise yourself with British culture before you start your degree course

Want to develop your confidence in an English-speaking academic environment

How does it work?

STEP 1

  • Choose the degree you wish to progress onto
  • The IELTS requirements for your degree may influence whether you need to complete a 5, 10 or 15 week Pre-Sessional English course
  • Choose when you want to start your degree
  • Depending on your English level, choose the correct Pre-Sessional English intake to start your university studies
  • Follow the application process to submit your application

STEP 2

  • Study your Pre-Sessional English programme
  • Depending on your chosen degree and your IELTS, this could be 5, 10 or 15 weeks
  • Develop your English language level
  • Focus on developing your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, as well as vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation in both academic and social settings
  • Familiarise yourself with UK academic culture
  • Gain the necessary skills to successfully complete a UK university programme

STEP 3

Successfully pass your Pre-Sessional English programme and progress onto your chosen degree in either September, January or May. Also available as a standalone programme.

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Find out when our courses start, important dates, and fee information.

Dates and Fees