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), IELTS Indicator, Cambridge Linguaskill and Password online tests and other equivalent qualifications such as WAEC, HKDSE and SPM.
Please note that in 2021, all of our pre-sessional English programmes will be delivered online through 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 any band) |
5.0 (min 4.5 in any band) |
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8 weeks |
5.0 (min 4.5 in any band) |
5.5 (min 5.0 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) |
Online Pre-sessional English for UPIC courses starting in September 2021
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Course Length |
Start date |
End date |
Course fee |
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11 weeks |
31 May 2021 |
13 August 2021 |
£3,276 |
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8 weeks |
21 June 2021 |
13 August 2021 |
£2,385 |
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6 weeks |
5 July 2021 |
13 August 2021 |
£1,791 |
| 2 weeks |
2 August 2021 |
13 August 2021 |
£720 |