Pre-sessional English Courses
Students who do not meet the English language entry requirements can take a pre-sessional course to develop their language skills before starting a degree. These courses improve your English level to prepare for your undergraduate or post graduate degree. The Pre-sessional English Course is delivered at Luton campus.
- Teaching hours per week: 24
- Students are sent timetables prior to induction - Timetable Sample [DOCX]
- Maximum class size: 25
- Course books: Average course book price is £25 - £30
- Minimum enrolment age: The University is committed to equal opportunities in its admissions. All applications are considered on individual academic merit, occasionally the University admits students who are under the age of 18.
Current Entry Requirements for Pre-sessional Courses
| 16 Weeks Course | |
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| IELTS | 5.0 overall, with minimum 2 skills at 4.5 and 2 skills at 5.0 |
| 12 Weeks Course | |
| Qualification | Overall |
| IELTS | 5.0 overall, with minimum 4 skills at 5.0 |
| 8 Weeks Course | |
| Qualification | Overall |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall, with minimum 2 skills at 5.0 and 2 skills at 5.5 |
| 4 Weeks Course | |
| Qualification | Overall |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall, with minimum 4 skills at 5.5 |
| 2 Weeks Course | |
| Qualification | Overall |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall, with minimum 3 skills at 5.5 and 1 skill at 6.0 |
Dates for Pre-Sessional Courses leading to a 2024-25 Main Course intake
| Duration of Pre-sessional | Entry Requirements | Pre-sessional start | Fee |
| 16 weeks | 5.0 overall, 2 bands at 5.0 and 2 bands at 4.5 | 7th May 2024 | £4,800 |
| 24th June 2024 | |||
| 27th August 2024 | |||
| 12 weeks | 5.0 overall, all bands at minimum 5.0 | 8th April 2024 | £3,600 |
| 3rd June 2024 | |||
| 22nd July 2024 | |||
| 23rd September 2024 | |||
| 25th November 2024 | |||
| 27th January 2025 | |||
| 8 weeks | 5.5 overall, bands 5.0 x 2, and 5.5 x 2 | 6th May 2024 | £2,400 |
| 1st July 2024 | |||
| 27th August 2024 | |||
| 21st October 2024 | |||
| 6th January 2025 | |||
| 24th February 2025 | |||
| 4 weeks | 5.5 overall, all bands at minimum 5.5 | 3rd June 2024 | £1,200 |
| 9th July 2024 | |||
| 23rd September 2024 | |||
| 18th November 2024 | |||
| 3rd February 2025 | |||
| 24th March 2025 | |||
| 2 weeks | 5.5 overall, bands 5.5 x3, and 1 band minimum 6.0 | 17th June 2024 | £600 |
| 19th August 2024 | |||
| 24th October 2024 | |||
| 2nd December 2024 | |||
| 17th February 2025 | |||
| 7th April 2025 |
Students who reach the required level of English can start their degree. Those who are not successful are offered a short programme of remedial study focussing on the skills they need to improve
Students who reach the required level of English after the remedial course can start their degree.
Those who are not successful after the remedial will be deferred to the next academic programme intake and will need to apply for a different visa. The University offers support throughout this process.