Our pre-sessional English language courses prepare you for UK higher education and give you the skills to success in your studies with us.
* Minimum grade in each skill area. A maximum of two sub-skills are at the minimum grade.
You can find out more about the English language qualifications we accept here.
Pre-sessional English courses are for students who hold an offer to study on a main programme at the University of Hull, but who do not currently meet our English language requirements.
We offer a six and a 10 week online pre-sessional English course every summer. The course you take will depend on the entry requirements of your main programme of study and you current level of English.
These application deadlines are the final dates we can accept applications if places are still available. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible to secure a place.
| Six week course | Ten week course | |
|---|---|---|
| Start date | 6 July | 8 June |
| End date | 14 August | 14 August |
| Course fees | £2,400 | £4,000 |
| Payment deadline | 19 June | 24 May |
| Applicants | Six week course | Ten week course |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | IELTS Academic Overall score: 5.5 (no two subskills lower than 5.0) | IELTS Academic Overall score: 5.0 (no two subskills lower than 4.5) |
| Postgraduate | IELTS Academic Overall score: 6.0 (no two subskills lower than 5.5) | IELTS Academic Overall score: 5.5 (no two subskills lower than 5.0) |
Success in our online pre-sessional English programme depends on being properly prepared, having the correct equipment and set-up, and being fully engaged in the class. If you are thinking about registering for our online pre-sessional English programme, you must be able to meet the following requirements.
To attend our online classes, you will need:
You will need to demonstrate you can meet the requirements before being allowed to continue on the course.
Start your pre-sessional English journey by completing our application form.
Our pre-sessional English courses help international students achieve two objectives:
The courses are structured so that classes take place every morning from Monday to Friday, so you'll have time in the afternoon to focus on extended learning and assignments. The six and 10-week courses follow the same format:
During the course, you will be evaluated on how well you perform in the following areas:
Apply for our pre-sessional English Language courses by completing the online application form.
For guidance on which course is most suitable for you, or to find out more about our pre-sessional English entry requirements, fees or course dates, contact us by email or phone.
