Our Pre-sessional English course will enhance your English language and study skills, so you can succesfully progress in higher education in the UK.
The course is either 5, 10 or 15 weeks and takes place on our beautiful green campus in southwest London.
On the course, you will:
- Be taught by highly qualified lectures in English for academic purposes
- Have weekly tutorials to work on your specific needs in writing
- Be taught in small classes, 24 hours per week
- Be provided with the books and materials you need
- Have access to our social programme
You'll learn through:
- Essays: using reading in your writing, organisation, critical and analytical skills
- Academic vocabulary and grammar development
- Seminars: presentation and discussion based on your reading
- Lectures: understanding the argument, note-taking and taking an active role
- Listening and reading: understanding key ideas in an academic context
You will need IELTS UKVI, we can’t accept IELTS indicator for this course.
The below table shows you the minimum length of course you need to do. If you are worried about reaching the level you need in this time, for example if you find learning English particularly difficult, you should consider taking a longer course.
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Course, dates and fees |
Students who need to reach IELTS 6 with 5.5 in all sections: Most Undergraduate students |
Students who need to reach IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in all sections: Most Postgraduate MA/MSc/MBA students |
Students who need to reach IELTS 7 with 6.5 in all sections: Research students and some Masters e.g. MA Therapies |
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5 week course £1,500 |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in writing and 6 in other sections |
|
10 week course £3,040 |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.0 in any section and no less than 4.5 in writing |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6 with no less than 6 in writing and 5.5 in other sections |
|
15 week course £4,650 |
IELTS: 4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
Not applicable |
To enrol on our Pre-sessional English course, you will need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT).
Apart from IELTS we are able to accept Pearson and Language Certificate Tests.
Undergraduate
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Course |
Pearson |
Language Cert International ESOL (SELT) |
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15 weeks |
30 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 33-37 |
|
10 weeks |
36 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
|
5 week |
42 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
Postgraduate
|
PSE length |
Pearson |
Language Cert International ESOL (SELT) |
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15 |
36 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
|
10 |
42 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
|
5 |
50 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 33-37 |
If you have already applied for one of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses, you do not have to complete another application form for the Pre-sessional English course.
You will need to email our international admissions team and let them know you want to be condsidered for the course.
Our admissions team will then assess your eligibility for the course and issue you with a formal offer.
Paying
You can pay for this course online in our e-store.
You will be able to stay in on-campus accommodation whilst you are studying.
Find out more about our affordable accommodation.
If you need to apply for accommodation to cover the duration of your pre-sessional course study, email our accommodation team.
China In-Country Pre-sessional English Courses
OI Digital Institute (Oxford International Education) delivers pre-sessional English courses in four cities across China.
This course is exclusively recognised by The University of Roehampton.
Once you have completed the course, you will be able to progress to undergraduate study with us, in your chosen degree.
On the course, you will:
- Have 20 hours of live face-to-face classes per week
- Build your English language and academic skills
- Study and collaborate on campus with fellow students
- Progress to study at the University of Roehampton
You can choose to study in any centre, in one of these cities:
- Changsha
- Beijing
- Chengdu
- Guangzhou
- Writing: You will write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts
- Reading: You will demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts
- Speaking: You will express yourself effectively and improve your presentation skills
- Listening: You will have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes
- Digital Literacy: You will know how to navigate digital tools such as a VLE and communicate with peers and teachers online
- Mediation: You will gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, critically evaluate work and engage actively in academic settings
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Course, dates and fees |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
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10-weeks on campus + 4 weeks online £3,640 |
IELTS: 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any section |
IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
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10 week course on campus £3,040 |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
Alternative proof of English language
For entering our China in-country pre-sessional course, we will also accept:
- Roehampton English Test
- Language Certificate ESOL
- Duolingo
- TOFEL IBT
Undergraduate
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Course |
Roehampton English Test |
Duolingo |
TOEFL IBT |
Language Cert International ESOL (SELT ) |
|
10 week on campus + 4 week online |
4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any section |
65-70 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 33-37 |
|
10 weeks |
5 with no less than 4.5 in any |
75-80 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
Postgraduate
|
Course |
Roehampton English Test |
Duolingo |
TOEFL IBT |
Languagecert International ESOL (SELT) |
|
10 week on-campus +4 week online |
IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
75-80 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
|
10-week on campus |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
85-90 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
If you don’t have English language results or your current results are below these required grades you will be given a free Roehampton English test before you enter the programme.
You can apply for this course on the Oxford International Digital Institute website.
You may be able stay in a university accommodation provided by a hosting university in China.
If you need to apply for the accommodation, email our regional office in China.