The Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills programmes is ideal if your academic qualifications meet the requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course, but your English language level falls below the entry requirements of the academic course you wish to join.
The programme will help you develop your English language skills to the level required for your degree programme, as well as prepare you for studying at your chosen level at Northumbria University. For more information, please select the course relevant to you from the options below.
Which Pre-sessional course should I apply for?
There are two levels of Pre-sessional course: Intermediate and Upper-intermediate.
How long you need to study will depend on your current English language level and the English language requirements of your target degree programme.
Please check the entry requirements for your degree programme (i.e. in relation to IELTS) and use the information below to identify the Pre-sessional course on which you apply.
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 4.0, with no component lower than 4.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 4.5, with no component lower than 4.5
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 4.0, with no component lower than 4.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.0, with no component lower than 4.5
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.5, with no component lower than 5.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 4.5, with no component lower than 4.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.5, with no component lower than 4.5
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 6.0, with no component lower than 5.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 4.5, with no component lower than 4.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.5, with no component lower than 5.0
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 6.0, with no component lower than 5.5
*If you have an alternate English language qualification, please see acceptable English language qualifications.
Do you offer an online Pre-sessional programme?
For entry to degree courses on Newcastle Campus, all of our Pre-sessional courses are currently available on-campus only. Studying in the UK prior to your degree start allows a unique opportunity to become more familiar with your learning and living environment, teaching and learning approaches and the facilities available to you when in the UK, which cannot be replicated online.
Please note that further support is provided for you once you are on your degree programme in the form of a core module for International/EU students, Academic Language Skills.
I already have the English language qualifications I need for my degree programme. Can I still join a Pre-sessional course to better prepare myself?
Yes, you can enrol in a Pre-sessional course if you wish to enhance your skills prior to starting your degree programme to increase your chances of success. However, please note that if you decide to join, performance in your Pre-sessional assessments will determine whether you are offered a place at the University, not your previous English language qualifications upon application.
Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills
Intermediate 1 Semester
Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills
Upper Intermediate 2 Semesters
Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills
Upper Intermediate 1 Semester
Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills
Upper Intermediate 6 Weeks
Back to top
