Pre-Sessional English (Advanced Route)
Online Learning,
Part Time,
English as Second Language (ESL)
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- Key information
Institution code H36 School of study School of Humanities Course length - Full Time (Less than 24 weeks), 18 Weeks
- Full Time (Less than 24 weeks), 6 Weeks
- Full Time (Less than 24 weeks), 11 Weeks
- Full Time (Less than 24 weeks), 14 Weeks
Location - University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
- Entry requirements
Additional entry requirements
If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English and foundation courses can help you to achieve this level. *Please note, you must ensure that you undertake one of the new UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT) Academic IELTS or Trinity College Tests of English (UK only) in order to be eligible for a Tier 4 student visa for a preparatory course. We will be unable to accept any other English test providers in light of recent changes made by the Home Office to English language provision. Please visit the Home Office website for details of approved test centres where you may undertake one of the new style SELT IELTS.
About the course
What route do you need to take?
If you have not yet achieved the required English language level for entry to your chosen degree course, you can take one or more Pre-sessional English short courses to help you reach the required level. Your Pre-Sessional English course start date and duration will be determined by your current IELTS score. All Pre-Sessional English courses finish in September before you start your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme. If you require an IELTS score of 7.0, you will need to complete the Pre-Sessional English (Advanced Route). Please refer to the tables to see the current course dates.Why choose this course?
The Pre-sessional English Advanced course is designed to improve students’ general English and English for academic purposes. This course route is designed for students who have IELTS 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 or 6.5 or equivalent and wish to progress onto their chosen degree programme at UH which has an entry point of IELTS 7.0.- It helps you to develop your academic English language and study skills so you can pursue your studies at university, either at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
- It gives you some insight into student life and some cultural and leisure activities.
- If successful on the course you can progress directly onto your chosen degree programme without taking a further IELTS.
What will I study?
As a student of Pre-Sessional English, you will be taught by well-qualified lecturers with considerable experience in the teaching of English in the UK and overseas. They will take a personal interest in your progress and well-being. The teaching takes place in small groups using modern teaching and learning methods. The courses are intensive and you will be required to do homework and out-of-class assignments. You will also be able to take part in a social programme. The atmosphere of the course is friendly with small teaching groups. Pre-Sessional English courses are an excellent way to become acclimatised to the British university scene, and to make friends before the beginning of the academic year.Intended Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and Understanding Successful students will typically have knowledge of:- a wide range of vocabulary common to academic texts and in texts reflecting their subject fields
- how to use texts to increase grammatical, lexical and discoursal knowledge
- the use of grammar and vocabulary to create more complex written and spoken academic discourse
- strategies to increase reading efficiency and critical reading
- strategies to improve listening to spoken input in a wide range of situations including seminars and lectures
- academic referencing conventions
Skills and Attributes
Successful students will typically be able to:- produce spoken English intelligibly and effectively using a wide range of vocabulary
- demonstrate understanding of spoken academic discourse in a variety of accents utilising a wide range of vocabulary
- apply different reading strategies appropriately to a wide range of texts
- take coherent notes in a range of styles from lectures and reading and from these create summaries and syntheses
- utilise sources and employ appropriate academic referencing conventions effectively
- plan and write a good range of academic essays and reports
- use a good range of library and internet resources effectively
Module | Credits | Compulsory/optional |
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Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 4 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 5 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 6 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 1 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 2 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes ADVANCED 3 | 15 Credits | Compulsory |
Fees 2020
UK/EU Students
Full time
- £1890 for a 6 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £1890 for a 6 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year to support 2021/2022 study
- £3465 for an 11 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £3465 for an 11 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year to support 2021/2022 study
- £4410 for a 14 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £5670 for an 18 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £1890 for a 6 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year to support 2021/2022 study
- £1890 for a 6 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £3465 for an 11 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £3465 for an 11 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year to support 2021/2022 study
- £4410 for a 14 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
- £5670 for an 18 week course for the 2020/2021 academic year
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Expenses (EUR)
5670
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