We run Pre-Sessional English (PSE) courses in the UK and online to help you to raise your English language level to meet the entry requirements of your main course. They also prepare you to study in the field of art and design or business at UCA.
Courses run for six weeks, ten weeks and 15 weeks, depending on how much support you need.
Taking a Pre-Sessional English course will not only help you improve your language skills, but it will also help you with your studies and research, and give you more confidence as you settle into UK life. Find out more by visiting out international section.
Upcoming
pre-sessional courses
Autumn 2023 online pre-sessional courses:
Course |
Cost |
Dates |
Entry requirements |
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Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£3,780 | 09/10/23 - 15/12/23 | IELTS score no more than 1.0 below course entry requirements |
Email to apply |
Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£1,890 |
06/11/23 - 15/12/23 |
IELTS score no more than 0.5 |
Email to apply |
Summer 2024 online pre-sessional courses:
Course |
Cost |
Dates |
Entry requirements |
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Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£5,670 | 13/05/24 - 23/08/24 | IELTS score no more than 1.5 below course entry requirements |
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Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£4,200 | 17/06/24 - 23/08/24 | IELTS score no more than 1.0 below course entry requirements |
Email to apply |
Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£2,470 |
15/07/24 - 23/08/24
|
IELTS score no more than 0.5 |
Email to apply |
Summer 2024 face-to-face pre-sessional courses at UCA Farnham:
Course |
Cost |
Dates |
Entry requirements |
Apply now |
Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£4,200 | 17/06/24 - 23/08/24 | IELTS score no more than 1.0 below course entry requirements |
Email to apply |
Pre-Sessional English for Art and Design AND Pre-Sessional English for Business |
£2,470 |
15/07/24 - 23/08/24 |
IELTS score no more than 0.5 |
Email to apply |
Apply for
pre-sessional courses
You must apply for your chosen main course at UCA before you applying for a Pre-sessional English course. We recommend that you book your place as soon as possible as places are limited.
If you already have an offer for one of our courses, you can apply for a Pre-sessional English course by contacting the International Admissions team on internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk with your full name, student number, date of birth, chosen Pre-sessional course and a scanned copy of your IELTS certificate.
In certain individual circumstances, we may offer a 4-week preparation course in academic skills to ensure the success of your study at UCA.