Pre-sessional English
If you're not able to obtain the direct English language requirements for Newcastle University, this course has lower English entry requirements but still leads directly to your Newcastle University degree in September. The specific entry requirements are on the Newcastle University website.

Course features
- Designed to improve your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.
- Focus on research and study skills to prepare you for academic life at 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.
- Time to prepare for living and studying in the UK.
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
29 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £5,300 |
27 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £3,200 |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
27 June 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £5,300 |
25 July 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £3,200 |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
26 June 2025 | 5 September 2025 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
24 July 2025 | 5 September 2025 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
29 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £5,300 |
27 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £3,200 |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
27 June 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £5,300 |
25 July 2024 | 6 September 2024 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £3,200 |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills).* 6 Weeks: From IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).* |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at Newcastle University. |
Entry requirements additional information: | All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ For postgraduate degrees Degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills)
Band 1
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5)
10 weeks:
Band 2: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks
Band 2: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills)
10 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks
Band 4: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0) 10 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5 including writing) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) 6 weeks Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5) 10 weeks
Band 8: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all subskills) 6 weeks Band 8: Not accepted Band 9: Not accepted Degrees that require IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) 10 weeks Band 9: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills Band 10: Not accepted 6 weeks Band 9: Not accepted Band 10: Not accepted For undergraduate degrees 10 weeks 6 weeks Faculty of Medical Science 10 weeks: 0.5 IELTS Band Below Direct Entry requirement score (with no less than 0.5 IELTS below direct entry requirement in each subskill) 6 weeks: not accepted Undergraduate Studies- School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills) Courses for which Pre-sessional English Language is not accepted: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
26 June 2025 | 5 September 2025 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
24 July 2025 | 5 September 2025 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |