Pre-Sessional English Courses

Summary 2011/12

• Develop your English language ability;
• Improve your IELTS score to allow progression onto a degree;
• Choose from multiple routes or tailor your own pathway to ensure the programme best meets your needs.

If you are an international student with an IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.5 we offer a range of pre-sessional English programmes tailored to your needs.

Choose from the 3-week, 6-week or 12-week routes to enhance your English language skills and achieve the IELTS 6.0 required to join one of our full-time undergraduate degrees.

2011 Entry Requirements

If you're an international student wishing to join this programme you will need an IELTS score lower than 6.0.

Summary 2012/13

• Develop your English language ability;
• Improve your IELTS score to allow progression onto a degree;
• Choose from multiple routes or tailor your own pathway to ensure the programme best meets your needs.

If you are an international student with an IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.5 we offer a range of pre-sessional English programmes tailored to your needs.

Choose from the 3-week, 6-week or 12-week routes to enhance your English language skills and achieve the IELTS 6.0 required to join one of our full-time undergraduate degrees.

2012 Entry Requirements

If you're an international student wishing to join this programme you will need an IELTS score lower than 6.0.

Summary 2013/14

• Develop your English language ability;
• Improve your IELTS score to allow progression onto a degree;
• Choose from multiple routes or tailor your own pathway to ensure the programme best meets your needs.

If you are an international student with an IELTS score of 4.5 to 5.5 we offer a range of pre-sessional English programmes tailored to your needs.

Choose from the 3-week, 6-week or 12-week routes to enhance your English language skills and achieve the IELTS 6.0 required to join one of our full-time undergraduate degrees.

2013 Entry Requirements

If you're an international student wishing to join this programme you will need an IELTS score lower than 6.0.

Details

Who is this course for?

If you have the required IELTS score (6.0) to join a degree but would like to refresh your skills before embarking on the course, the 3-week pre-sessional English course is for you.

Alternatively, if you have an IELTS score of 5.5 and would like to improve that score to 6.0, our 6-week pre-sessional English course will be ideal, whereas if you have an IELTS score of 4.5 or 5.0, a 12-week pre-sessional English programme is available.

Pre-sessional programmes can also be tailored to your needs so please contact the Centre for International Education if your circumstances are different to the above.

What will I gain from this programme?

The aim of this programme is to enhance your English language skills in terms of speaking, listening, reading and writing.

How we will support you

You will be fully supported throughout the course by a team of academic and support staff who have considerable experience of helping international students enjoy and succeed in their studies.

What will I study?

The course will help you improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English whilst also enhancing your understanding of English grammar and punctuation.

English for specific academic purposes will also be studied, strengthening your fundamental English language skills in terms of subject specific academic requirements.

How will I study?

The programme is delivered through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, small group seminars and independent study.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a team of tutors who understand the needs of international students and are committed to supporting you at all times, aiming to make your studies both stimulating and enjoyable.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be through a combination of assignments, coursework and examinations. Your final assessment will be an IETLS examination.

What are my career prospects?

Successful completion of a pre-sessional course will allow entry onto an Edge Hill University degree programme (subject to availability and at module leader's discretion).

Related Programmes

• International Foundation Programme
• Pre-Masters Programme

A Great Study Environment

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Ormskirk Campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment. Everything you could want is on one site with 25 acres of sport and leisure facilities, more than 1,400 rooms in halls of residence and fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise.

The University library gives you access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and extensive PC and media provision. You'll get all the support you need to succeed, reflected in Edge Hill University being ranked in the top two in England for students' personal development, and the top three in the country for assessment and feedback, in the 2011 National Student Survey. The University is also featured in the top four in England for graduate employment.

How do I apply?

Apply directly to Edge Hill University.

Download the international undergraduate application form and notes for guidance (doc).

For more information on the application process, visit the Centre for International Education website.

Fees and Finance

For academic year 2011/12, the 3 week pre-sessional course is free of charge, the 6 week course costs £1,380, and the 12 week course is £2,760.

Please contact the Centre for International Education for information on tuition fees for this programme in academic year 2012/13.

Not got the entry requirements?

If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, contact the Centre for International Education to discuss your options.

Still want more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask about the International Foundation Programme, please contact:

• Centre for International Education, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 657122
• Email address: international@edgehill.ac.uk

Modules

General English - helps you to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing in English to enable you to achieve at least a pass grade on the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English, IELTS 6.0 - 6.5, or equivalent.

English for Specific Academic Purposes - strengthens your fundamental English language skills in terms of subject specific academic requirements.