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Pre-sessional Academic English For Undergraduate Studies (One Semester) (January)

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    17 weeks full time

Course Description

If English isn’t your first language, this course will help you improve your academic English level to the standard needed to study one of the following undergraduate programmes, while preparing you for study in the UK:

  • An undergraduate degree

  • The International Foundation Year

  • Modules on the Exchange and Study Abroad programme

  • The Leeds International Summer School

You’ll learn using practical techniques which you can apply to your undergraduate studies. You’ll use learning resources including academic articles, talks and lectures to enhance your development.

Special features

We’ll help you transition successfully from high school to studying at a UK university, as well as improving your academic English.

To support your learning, you’ll have access to our Language Zone – a study and resource centre for independent language learning equipped with a computer cluster for personal study, books and magazines, audio and video resources. You’ll also be able to take part in workshops, language groups and language advice drop-ins to get the most out of your studies.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course depend on your current English language level and the language requirement for your research degree.

If your research degree requires an overall IELTS score of 6.0

To apply for this pre-sessional course you’ll need:

A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.0

No components below 4.5

If your research degree requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5

To apply for this pre-sessional course you’ll need:

A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5

Components below 5.5 allowed

No components below 5.0

If your research degree requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0

To apply for this pre-sessional course you’ll need:

A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0

Two components below 6.0 allowed

No components below 5.5

If your research degree offer is from one of the following Schools, please email your offer letter and most recent English language qualification to langc@leeds.ac.uk so that we can advise you on your eligibility for a pre-sessional course:

School of Computing

School of Media and Communication

School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

Leeds University Business School

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