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 |
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11 weeks |
4.5 (min 4.5 in Writing and min 4.0 in other elements) |
5.0 (min 4.5 in any band) |
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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) |
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6 weeks |
5.5 (0.5 short in no more than two bands) |
6.0 (0.5 short in no more than two bands) |
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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 January 2023 (these courses will be delivered online)
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Course Length |
Start date |
End date |
Course fee |
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8 weeks |
17 October 2022 | 9 Dec 2022 | £2,950* |
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6 weeks |
31 October 2022 | 9 Dec 2022 | £2,250 |
| 2 weeks | 28 November 2022 | 9 Dec 2022 | £950 |
* Fees subject to final confirmation