Pre-sessional English Courses
Course Description
Objective: The aim of the Pre-sessional English Courses is to give students who already hold a degree offer at Aberystwyth University the English language and academic skills they need to succeed.
100% student satisfaction on 2020 Pre-sessionals.
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Who is the course for?
These courses are for students who have a conditional offer to study at Aberystwyth University, but need to improve their language level in order to meet the conditions of their offer.
Students who have an unconditional offer to study at Aberystwyth University are encouraged to study an optional six week Pre-Sessional Course, to allow them to find their feet in Aberystwyth, brush up their English and develop their study skills, so that they can start their degree with confidence.
| Qualifications | You must have met the academic entry requirements of your chosen degree and hold an offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Aberystwyth University. |
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| Age | You must be at least 17 years old before the course start date. |
| English Test |
If you need a Student Visa for this course, you will require an IELTS for UKVI Test. The score you need depends on your future degree. See below. |
| Your IELTS score now | For entry into degrees requiring: | ||
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| IELTS 6.0 | IELTS 6.5 | IELTS 7.0 | |
| 4.0 (with no score below 4.0) | 42-week Pre-sessional Plus | ||
| 4.5 (with no score below 4.5) | 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 42-week Pre-sessional Plus | |
| 5.0 (with no score below 4.5) | 12-week Pre-Sessional Course | 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 42-week Pre-sessional Plus |
| 5.5 (with no score below 5.0) | 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | 12-week Pre-Sessional Course | 30-week Pre-sessional Plus |
| 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | 12-week Pre-Sessional Course |
| 6.5 (with no score below 5.5) | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | 6-week Pre-Sessional Course |
| 7.0 (with no score below 5.5) | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course | Optional 6-week Pre-Sessional Course |
What will I study?
The courses focus on developing you academic skills and improving your command of academic English. The classroom sessions involve intensive practise of the four language skills (writing, reading, listening and speaking) through a variety of academic tasks. You will have the opportunity to experience live lectures and to gain confidence in taking effective notes. You will learn to participate actively in seminars, deliver presentations and present ideas and information to an audience in a professional manner. You will develop strategies for searching for information, reading efficiently, and recording information. There is a strong emphasis on academic writing. By the end of the course you will have learned to research and write academic essays and reports, making skilful use of sources to support your ideas, and using an appropriate academic style.
Summer 2021 online courses offer 18 hours per week of live online sessions, plus extensive independent work.
Face-to-face courses involve 20 hours of classroom-based study and tutorials a week.
The 42-week and 30-week Pre-sessional Plus Courses consist of the 12-week Pre-sessional, and either one or two terms of the Target English Course. They include holiday periods.
Timetable
Summer 2021 Online Pre-sessional classes take place between 9a.m. and 2p.m. UK time.
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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9-10.30 Reading Extensive reading and discussion in preparation for lecture |
9-10.30 Listening Lecture follow up and summary writing from lecture notes |
9-10.30 Writing Academic genres |
9-10.30 Integrated Skills Local research project
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9-10.30 Tutorials and self-directed group study tasks in preparation for seminar |
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Break |
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11-12.30 Integrated Skills Language development in preparation for lecture |
11-12.30 Writing Paragraph structures |
11-12.30 Integrated Skills Language development with a focus on speaking |
11-12 Integrated Skills Local research project Language development |
11-12 Speaking Seminar |
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Break |
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2-3 Academic Lecture |
2-4 Reading Identifying main points From reading to note-making |
1.30- 6 Social programme trip (optional) |
2-4 Tutorials and self-directed group study tasks related to research project |
2-2.15 Personal tutor meeting |
This sample timetable shows you what a typical week on the course looks like. It is not a definitive timetable for your course.
This sample timetable shows you what a typical week on the course looks like. It is not a definitive timetable for your course.
Dates and Fees
Dates and Fees 2021-2022
| Course | Dates | Fees | Accommodation Included |
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| 42-week Pre-sessional Plus | 27 September 2021 - 16 September 2022 | £11,750 | Yes |
| 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 27 September 2021 - 3 June 2022 | £8,450 | Yes |
| 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 10 January 2022 - 16 September 2022 | £8,450 | Yes |
| 12-week Pre-sessional English Course | 27 June 2022 - 16 September 2022 | £3,500 | Yes |
| 6-week Pre-sessional English Course | 8 August 2022 - 16 September 2022 | £1,900 |
Yes |
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20 December 2021 – 08 January 2022 3 January 2022 04 April 2022 – 23 April 2022 2 May 2022 2 June 2022 3 June 2022 29 August 2022 |
Christmas Holiday Public Holiday Easter Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Bank Holiday |
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Dates and Fees 2022-2023
| Course | Dates | Fees | Accommodation Included |
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| 42-week Pre-sessional Plus | 26 September 2022 - 15 September 2023 | £11,850 | Yes |
| 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 26 September 2022 - 2 June 2023 | £8,550 | Yes |
| 30-week Pre-sessional Plus | 9 January 2023 - 15 September 2023 | £8,550 | Yes |
| 12-week Pre-sessional English Course | 26 June 2023 - 15 September 2023 | £3,600 | Yes |
| 6-week Pre-sessional English Course | 7 August 2023 - 15 September 2023 | £1,900 |
Yes |
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19 December 2022 - 7 January 2023 27 March – 15 April 2023 2 January 2023 1 May 2023 29 May 2023 28 August 2023 |
Christmas Holiday Easter Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday |
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What our students say
Fernanda Cerqueira de Sousa, Brazil
"The Pre-sessional course really helped me to feel confident about beginning my degree."
How to apply
You can download an application from How to Apply.
- Complete the application form and return it to us by email or post, with a copy of your passport and any other documents specified on the application form.
- If you would like to stay in the university accommodation, tick this box on your application form. We will arrange your accommodation. You do not need to make a separate application for accommodation.
- We will assess your application to ensure that the course you have applied for is appropriate for your needs, and that you meet our entry requirements. If you have not met the entry requirements we will recommend a course for you (subject to availability).
- When we accept your application, we will send you an offer letter and an invoice. You will be asked to pay a deposit for your course. You can choose to pay the full fee at this time, or just the deposit.
- Once you have paid your deposit, your course application is complete. If you have not paid the full fee before, you must pay it on the first day of the course.
Key Facts
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Course |
Pre-Sessional Study Skills Course (PS) |
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Course objective |
The aim of the Pre-sessional Study Skills Courses is to give students who have a degree offer at Aberystwyth University the English language and academic skills they need to succeed. |
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Maximum class size |
16 |
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Levels |
Students who successfully pass a Pre-sessional Study Skills Courses will have achieved a minimum English level of CEFR B2. |
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Available to |
Individuals |
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Taught hours per week (Face-to-face Course) |
20 |
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Taught hours per week (Online Course) |
18 |
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Private study periods |
Students should typically expect to study independently for an additional 15 hours per week. |
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Minimum age |
17 |
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Dates |
2021-2022 42 week PS Course – 27 September 2021 – 16 September 2022 30 week PS Course - 27 September 2021 - 3 June 2022 30 week PS Course – 10 January 2021 - 16 September 2022 12 week PS Course – 27 June 2022 - 16 September 2022 6 week PS Course – 8 August 2022 - 16 September 2022 |
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Non-teaching days |
2021-2022 There are no classes on Saturdays or Sundays, or during the following holidays:
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Tuition Fee |
2021-2022 42-week PS Course 2021/2022 – £11,750 30-week PS Course 2021/2022 – £8,450 12-week PS Course 2022 – £3,500 6-week PS Course 2022 – £1,900 |
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Course material costs |
All course materials are included in 2020-2021 fees. |
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Social life |
During the academic year the university offers many opportunities for social activities. You can join clubs and societies at the Students Union; enjoy the variety of films, music, drama and comedy at the University Arts Centre; get active at the University Sports Centre or get involved in the Global Experience Programme with trips, cultural events and international meals. |
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Accommodation |
2021-22 Pre-sessionals If you request accommodation when you apply for your course, this will be reserved for you automatically in one of our self-catering halls of residence. Most of our IFC students are allocated rooms in Cwrt Mawr. This is a 5-10 minute walk from your classroom. You will have a single study bedroom in a 6 or 10 person apartment with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Accommodation is provided on a self-catering basis. If you want to live in a single-sex apartment, please inform us when you apply and we will arrange this. Accommodation will be reserved for you from the Saturday before the course starts. Please contact us if you plan to arrive earlier. There will be a bedding pack (duvet, pillow, and linen) in your room when you arrive. You will be charged £25 for this and it is yours to keep. You will also be required to pay a £100 deposit for your room, to be returned when the key is returned and the room is in same condition. You will be expected to pay both amounts on your first day of the course. |
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Insurance |
You are responsible for making your own insurance arrangements. We strongly advise you to take out insurance to cover your journey and your time in the UK. There are many insurance policies designed especially for international students. |