Pre-sessional English
This course will provide you with a short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills if you are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of East Anglia in September.
The 10 and 6-week courses are also available online. Please specify whether you'd like to study the on campus or online course in your application.
INTO UEA Pre-sessional Progression Award Successfully complete your INTO UEA Pre-sessional English course and progress to study a full-time degree at UEA, and you will receive an award equivalent to the cost of the programme deducted from your university tuition fees!
Want to study in the UK in 2021? Our INTO Study Centres are ready to welcome you – with a selection of complimentary services to keep you safe and supported while you study with us. We will be offering interactive learning through a mixture of online and in-person teaching, all in accordance with the latest UK government guidelines.
Course features
- Designed to improve your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.
- Provides contextual study skills that acclimatise you to the culture of a UK university.
- Enables you to adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education.
- Teaches you how to give presentations on different areas of academic interest.
- Provides you with a short period of time to adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to beginning your academic studies.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
From IELTS 5.0 overall and in each subskills, but will look at applications of students who have 4.5 on a case by case basis. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. Students with offers for the 12, 8, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 12 July 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
10 Weeks
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* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.0 overall and in each subskills, but will look at applications of students who have 4.5 on a case by case basis. 4 Weeks: You must have achieved the required IELTS level (overall and in any specified skills) required by your University School of Study, and been accepted onto the course. 6 Weeks: You must have achieved the overall IELTS grade required by your University School of Study but have 0.5 lower than the requirement in one specified skill. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. Students with offers for the 12, 8, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 August 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
| 23 August 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 July 2022 | 16 September 2022 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
From IELTS 5.0 overall and in each subskills, but will look at applications of students who have 4.5 on a case by case basis. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. Students with offers for the 12, 8, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 12 July 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.0 overall and in each subskills, but will look at applications of students who have 4.5 on a case by case basis. 4 Weeks: You must have achieved the required IELTS level (overall and in any specified skills) required by your University School of Study, and been accepted onto the course. 6 Weeks: You must have achieved the overall IELTS grade required by your University School of Study but have 0.5 lower than the requirement in one specified skill. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
| Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. Students with offers for the 12, 8, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 9 August 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
| 23 August 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 July 2022 | 16 September 2022 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |