Short course
Pre-Sessional English Programme

About this course

• Entry year: 2011/12
• Course code: YQ33
• Award type: Short course
• Applications: University
• Level: Professional/Short Course
• Department: Arts
• Campus: Frenchay
• Duration: 30, 20 or 10 weeks
  30 week course (three teaching blocks) starts September;
  20 week course (two teaching blocks) starts January;
  10 week course (one teaching block) starts April.
• Delivery: Full-time
• Programme leader: David Phelan

Introduction

This flexible course allows you to study for 30, 20 or 10 weeks, depending on your ability in English. It is designed for international students who wish to acquire the level of English Language skills required to undertake a course of Higher Education in the UK.

The course will enable you to cope with all aspects of studying and living in the UK, including understanding lectures and academic texts, writing assignments, speaking in seminars and giving presentations.

The course has been accredited by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP), which sets strict criteria for courses in English Language and study skills for speakers of other languages.

The course involves three related short courses, and is designed to be flexible in terms of entry points and continuity. You are welcome to attend all three courses continuously from September to June, or can take just one or two of the short courses.

Entry Requirements

All candidates must provide evidence of English Language proficiency of at least

IELTS 4.0 or TOEFL 450 for the 30 week course starting in September,
IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL 490 for the 20 week course starting in January, or
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 530 for the 10 week course starting in April.

Applicants will be asked to submit copies of their EFL certificates and results.

It is also possible to take the UWE English Language Placement Test.

Course content

The course has five main elements

• Academic writing, reading, speaking and listening
• Study skills
• Language improvement
• UK Culture
• Assessment preparation

Teaching and learning

Classes are small, and you will have 20 hours' class contact per week, but you will also be expected to study independently. Students have access to e-learning support, and their progress is monitored continuously through regular one-to-one tutorials with their class tutor.

Assessment

Students are expected to take the appropriate modular assessment which takes place after each teaching block. Listening, reading, writing and speaking skills will be tested at the end of each term.

Special Features

Study facilities

You will be able to take advantage of the University's excellent study facilities. These include  a modern, well-stocked library with its wide choice of course books, audio and video material, satellite TV, internet access and a multimedia laboratory.

Prices and dates

Fees

The fee for the Pre-sessional English Programme is £2,000 per term.

How to apply

Please contact Admissions@uwe.ac.uk to apply for the course.

Extra information

Term dates are as follows:

Term 1

26 September to 2 December 2011 (Latest start date 17 October 2011)

Term 2

16 January to 23 March 2012 (Latest start date 6 February 2012)

Term 3

30 April to 6 July 2012 (Latest start date 21 May 2012)

Term 4

12 July to 7 September 2012 (Latest start date 30 July 2012)

Accommodation:

Find out up to date information on the Summer accommodation available for pre-sessional English course students.

For further information

• Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
• E-mail: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk