Pre-sessional English Courses

English UKAccredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK

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 拢25 - 拢30
  • Minimum enrolment age: The University is committed to equal opportunities in its admissions. All applications are considered on individual academic merit, occasionally the 亚色视频 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 拢4,800
24th June 2024
27th August 2024
12 weeks 5.0 overall, all bands at minimum 5.0 8th April 2024 拢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 拢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 拢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 拢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.