Pre-sessional English Language Tuition for research students
Students who do not meet the University's English language requirements may, at the discretion of academic schools/departments, be admitted onto a pre-sessional English language programme as an alternative way to satisfy the requirements.
Details of the IELTS requirements for pre-sessional programmes can be found below. Students who are planning to study one of the online Pre-sessional programmes in 2024 may also use the following English language tests:
- TOEFL iBT (centre-based and Home edition)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- LanguageCert Academic (centre-based)
- LanguageCert ESOL (centre-based and online)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
Students who are planning on studying the campus-based Pre-sessional programme in 2024 may only use the following English language tests:
- IELTS UKVI SELT
- Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- LanguageCert ESOL (centre-based test only)
- LanguageCert Academic (centre-based test only)
For guidance on specific requirements for the 11 and 6 week pre-sessional programme for these tests, please email us.
IELTS Test Scores
| Overall average | Minimum score in all elements | Pre-sessional programme length |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 or above |
6.0 | Direct entry |
| 5.5 | Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 5.0 | Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 6.0 |
6.0 | Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks) |
| 5.5 | Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks) | |
| 5.0 | Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks) | |
| 5.5 |
5.5 | Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks) |
| 5.0 | Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks) |
Schools may sometimes require English language qualifications at a level above the University's minimum requirements. If accepted, this will be explained in your offer letter.
Applicants attending the pre-sessional courses will be given an English test at the end of their course. Information about assessment and progression can be found here.