Do you need to increase your current level of English (IELTS score)? If so you can join a pre-sessional English route at the appropriate entry point for your English level. This will be your pathway to achieving the required English language level for your degree course.
These courses help you to develop your academic language and study skills so that you can study effectively at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Successful completion of the course means that you will not need to take another IELTS exam.
If you need a 6.0 IELTS score and have between 4.5 and 5.5 then you should take this route.
| Current IELTS score | Required IELTS score | Course start date January intake | Course duration | 2018/19 Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 (with no less than 4.0 in any band) | 6.0 | 3 September 2018 | 15 weeks | £4,500 |
| 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any band) | 6.0 | 1 October 2018 | 11 weeks | £3,300 |
| 5.5 (with no less than 4.5 in any band) | 6.0 | 5 November 2018 | 6 weeks | £1,800 |
Find out more about the course and fees.
If you need a 6.5 IELTS score and have between 4.5 and 6.0 then you should take this route.
| Current IELTS score | Required IELTS score | Course start date January intake | Course duration | 2018/19 Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 (with no less than 4.0 in any band) | 6.5 | No intake | 18 weeks | £5,400 |
| 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any band) | 6.5 | 10 September 2018 | 14 weeks | £4,200 |
| 5.5 (with no less than 4.5 in any band) | 6.5 | 1 October 2018 | 11 weeks | £3,300 |
| 6.0 (with no less than 5.0 in any band) | 6.5 | 5 November 2018 | 6 weeks | £1,800 |
Find out more about the course and fees.
If you need a 7.0 IELTS score and have between 5.0 and 6.5 then you should take this route.
| Current IELTS score | Required IELTS score | Course start date January intake | Course duration | 2018/19 Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any band) | 7.0 | No intake | 18 weeks | £5,400 |
| 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in any band) | 7.0 | 10 September 2018 | 14 weeks | £4,200 |
| 6.0 (with no less than 5.0 in any band) | 7.0 | 1 October 2018 | 11 weeks | £3,300 |
| 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band) | 7.0 | 5 November 2018 | 6 weeks | £1,800 |
Find out more about the course and fees.
Visit our Foundation partners, Hertfordshire International College and see the routes to full-time study with the University.
