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.

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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.
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2020/21 2021/22 2022/23
Between 20 and 21 hours per week of preparation in academic English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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 		£4,750
Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Between 20 and 21 hours per week of preparation in academic English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

10 Weeks: A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.

4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill.

6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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 		£2,680
23 August 2021 17 September 2021 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		£1,800
4 January 2022 28 January 2022 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
11 July 2022 16 September 2022 10 Weeks
View Term dates 		£4,750

*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.

Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Between 20 and 21 hours per week of preparation in academic English.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill.

6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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
8 August 2022 16 September 2022 6 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
22 August 2022 16 September 2022 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
3 January 2023 27 January 2023 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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 		£4,750
Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
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: A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.

4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill.

6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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 		£2,680
23 August 2021 17 September 2021 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		£1,800
4 January 2022 28 January 2022 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
11 July 2022 16 September 2022 10 Weeks
View Term dates 		£4,750

*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.

Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill.

6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.
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 10, 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
8 August 2022 16 September 2022 6 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
22 August 2022 16 September 2022 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
3 January 2023 27 January 2023 4 Weeks
View Term dates 		*
Additional fees

Class information

Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
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