Pre-sessional English
Do I need Pre-Sessional English?
We teach in English. To join one of our courses, you’ll need to achieve the levels below or study a pre-sessional English course with us. The below entry requirements are IELTS. Please note that we also accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) and other equivalent qualifications such as WAEC, HKDSE and SPM.
All of our pre-sessional English programmes will be delivered by the University of Plymouth's English Language Centre.
Please email info@upic.plymouth.ac.uk for further information on alternative English language qualifications.
English Language Requirements

Foundation
5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.
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First Year
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.
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Pre-Masters
6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.
If you meet the above entry criteria for your course then you do not need any pre-sessional English.
What length of Pre-Sessional English Course do I need?
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Minimum entry (based on UKVI IELTS) |
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Course Length |
Foundation Courses |
First Year and Pre-Masters Courses |
11 weeks |
4.5 (min 4.5 in Writing, min 4.0 in any band) |
5.0 (min 5.0 in Writing, min 4.0 in any band) |
8 weeks |
5.0 (min 5.0 in Writing, min 4.0 in any band) |
5.5 (min 5.0 in Writing, min 4.5 in any band) |
6 weeks |
5.5 (0.5 short in no more than two bands) |
6.0 (0.5 short in no more than two bands) |
2 weeks |
5.5 (min 5.0 in no more than one band) |
6.0 (min 5.0 in no more than one band) |
Pre-sessional English for UPIC courses starting in September 2023
Course Length |
Start date |
End date |
Course fee |
11 weeks (online only) |
30 May 2023 | 11 August 2023 | £3,950 |
8 weeks (online) |
19 June 2023 | 11 August 2023 | £2,950 |
8 weeks (on campus) |
3 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 | £2,950 |
6 weeks (online) |
3 Jul 2023 | 11 August 2023 | £2,250 |
6 weeks (on campus) |
28 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 | £2,250 |
2 weeks (online) | 31 July 2023 | 11 August 2023 | £950 |
2 weeks (on campus) | 25 August 2023 | 8 September 2023 | £950 |
* Fees subject to final confirmation