English Language Unit

Postgraduate students: preparing for your degree

Which course?Which option?What level of English do I need?Fees
 

Pre-masters Certificate

Develop your academic English and subject knowledge to prepare for your postgraduate degree.

(One year, from September to June)
There are various pathways and options to suit your future study plans. IELTS 6 (with 6 in writing) /TOEFL 79 internet or 550 paper/ Password 6

For some pathways a starting level equivalent to  IELTS 5.5 is possible.
International £6760
EU £3290

International Foundation Certificate

Develop your academic English up to the level you need for your degree.

(One year, from September to June)

The IFC programme spends a lot of time on language development. This is good for students with a lower starting level of English. There is also a strong focus on study skills.

IELTS 5 or 5.5 (with 5 in all sections)/ TOEFL 61 internet or 500 paper/ Password 5
 
Pre-sessional English

Get your English up to the level you need and develop your study skills before your degree.

(June, July or August to September)
12-week course
21 June - 10 September 2010

IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 79 internet or 550 paper/ Password 5.5

All students £2,565
8-week course
19 July - 10 September 2010

IELTS 6 (6 in writing) / TOEFL 90 internet or 577 paper/ Password 6

All students £1,727
4-week course
16 August - 10 September 2010
IELTS 6.5 (6 in writing) OR IELTS 6 (6 all sections) / TOEFL 94 internet or 587 paperAll students £889