Duration
15 Weeks
Price
£4,650
Course Delivery
Online (for 2022 intake)
Payment
Places are awarded on a "first paid first serve" basis due to demand
Dates
16/5/2022 - 26/8/2022
Address
Whitelands College, University of Roehampton, Holybourne Avenue, London SW15 4JD
Course Details
Introduction
The pre-sessional course will help you to:
- develop your academic English so that you can cope better with university-level study
- develop your study skills and understand what is expected of you as a student in the UK higher education system
What will I study?
- 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, taking an active role
- Listening and reading: understanding key ideas in an academic context
What is included?
- 24 hours' tuition per week from highly-qualified lecturers in English for Academic Purposes
- Weekly individual tutorials to work on your specific needs in writing
- Teaching in small classes - usually 8 to 16 students - maximum group size 18
- All books and materials for your classes
- Virtual social programme
The University has a range of procedures and regulations covering student fees: Student Fee Payment & Enrolment Regulations 2019/20
How do I apply for the course?
If you have already applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme you do not have to complete another application form for the Pre-Sessional English programme. Please simply email our international admissions team and inform us that you wish to be considered for the pre-sessional English programme. Admissions will then assess your eligibility for the programme and issue you with a formal offer.
How do I pay for the Pre-sessional course?
You can pay online in our e-store.
Pre-requisities
|
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 |
|
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 |
This table shows 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.
Alternative proof of English language for online Pre-sessional Courses
We are able to accept a range of English language test for entry onto the online pre-sessional course, these include: (Duolingo is only acceptable for Online Pre-sessional courses 2022 Sep intake)
Undergraduate
|
Roehampton English Test |
Pearsons |
TOEFL |
Duolingo |
|
4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
30 overall with 30 in each band |
34 overall with 31 in each band and no less than 34 in writing |
65-70 |
Postgraduate
|
Roehampton English Test |
Pearsons |
TOEFL |
Duolingo |
|
5 with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
36 overall with 30 in each band |
45 overall with 31 in each band and no less than 34 in writing |
75-80 |
Availability
Online (for 2022)
Date : 16/5/2022 - 26/8/2022