On-campus Pre-sessional English Courses
Our 5, 10 and 15 week on-campus pre-sessional English courses are designed to help you to get the most from your studies at Roehampton.
The pre-sessional course will help you to:
- develop your academic English so that you can cope better with university-level study
- develop your study skills and understand what is expected of you as a student in the UK higher education system
Where will I study?
You will be studying on our main Roehampton campus in London.
What will I study?
- Essays: using reading in your writing, organization, critical and analytical skills
- Academic vocabulary and grammar development
- Seminars: presentation and discussion based on your reading
- Lectures: understanding the argument, note-taking, taking an active role
- Listening and reading: understanding key ideas in an academic context
When is it, how much does it cost, and what level of English do I need? (Note: IELTS UKVI is required, we can’t accepts IELTS indicator for On-campus PSE)
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Course, dates and fees |
Students who need to reach IELTS 6 with 5.5 in all sections: Most Undergraduate students |
Students who need to reach IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in all sections: Most Postgraduate MA/MSc/MBA students |
Students who need to reach IELTS 7 with 6.5 in all sections: Research students and some Masters e.g. MA Therapies |
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5 week course £1,500 |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in writing and 6 in other sections |
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10 week course £3,040 |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.0 in any section and no less than 4.5 in writing |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
IELTS: 6 with no less than 6 in writing and 5.5 in other sections |
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15 week course £4,650 |
IELTS: 4.5 overall with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.0 in any band and no less than 4.5 in writing |
Not applicable |
This table shows the minimum length of course you need to do. If you are worried about reaching the level you need in this time, for example if you find learning English particularly difficult, you should consider taking a longer course.
Alternative proof of English language for On-Campus Pre-sessional Courses
For entering our on-campus pre-sessional English students are required to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT). Apart from IELTS we are able to accept Pearson and LanguageCert Tests.
Undergraduate
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Course |
Pearson |
Language Cert International ESOL (SELT ) |
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15 weeks |
30 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 33-37 |
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10 weeks |
36 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
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5 week |
42 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
Postgraduate
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PSE length |
Pearson |
Languagecert International ESOL (SELT) |
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15 |
36 overall with 30 in each band |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
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10 |
42 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
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5 |
50 overall with 36 in each band |
B2 Communicator 33-37 |
What is included?
- 24 hours' tuition per week from highly-qualified lecturers in English for Academic Purposes
- Weekly individual tutorials to work on your specific needs in writing
- Teaching in small classes - usually 8 to 16 students - maximum group size 18
- All books and materials for your classes
- Virtual social programme
The University has a range of procedures and regulations covering student fees: Student Fee Payment & Enrolment Regulations 2019/20
How do I apply for the course?
If you have already applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme you do not have to complete another application form for the Pre-Sessional English programme. Please simply email our international admissions team and inform us that you wish to be considered for the pre-sessional English programme. Admissions will then assess your eligibility for the programme and issue you with a formal offer.
How do I pay for the Pre-sessional course?
You can pay online in our e-store.
Accommodation during on-campus pre-sessional
You will be able to stay in our on-campus accommodation whilst you are studying our on-campus pre-sessional programme. For detailed information of our accommodation offering please visit our accommodation page. If you need to apply for our accommodation to cover the duration of your Pre-sessional study, please email directly to our accommodations office accommodation@roehampton.ac.uk
China In-Country
Pre-sessional English Courses (OI Digital Institute)
OI Digital Institute (Oxford International Education) delivers pre-sessional English programmes in four cities across China. This programme is exclusively recognized by The University of Roehampton. Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to progress to the university and study their degree courses.
Course Highlights:
- 20 hours of live face-to-face classes per week
- Build your English language & academic skills
- Study & collaborate on campus with fellow students
- Progress into the University of Roehampton
Where will I study?
You can choose any center of one of the following cities:
- Changsha
- Beijing
- Chengdu
- Guangzhou
What will I study?
- Writing: Write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts.
- Reading: Demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts.
- Speaking: Express oneself effectively and improve presentation skills.
- Listening: Have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes.
- Digital Literacy: Know how to navigate digital tools such as a VLE and communicate with peers and teachers online.
- Mediation: Gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, evaluate one’s work critically and engage actively in academic settings.
When is it, how much does it cost, and what level of English do I need?
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Course, dates and fees |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
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10-weeks on campus + 4 weeks online £3,640 |
IELTS: 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any section |
IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
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10 week course on campus £3,040 |
IELTS: 5 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
Alternative proof of English language for China In-Country Pre-sessional programme
For entering our China in country pre-sessional programme we can also accept :
- Roehampton English Test
- LanguageCert ESOL
- Duolingo
- TOFEL IBT
Undergraduate
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Course |
Roehampton English Test |
Duolingo |
TOEFL IBT |
Language Cert International ESOL (SELT ) |
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10 week on campus + 4 week online |
4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any section |
65-70 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 33-37 |
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10 weeks |
5 with no less than 4.5 in any |
75-80 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
Postgraduate
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Course |
Roehampton English Test |
Duolingo |
TOEFL IBT |
Languagecert International ESOL (SELT) |
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10 week on-campus+4 week online |
IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any section |
75-80 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B1 Achiever 38-50 |
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10-week on campus |
IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any section |
85-90 |
IELTS equivalent grades |
B2 Communicator 25-32 |
Note: If you don’t have English language results or your current results are below these required grades you will be given a free Roehampton English test before you enter the programme.
How do I apply for the course?
Please can apply for the course by clicking the application link
Accommodation during in-country pre-sessional
You may be able stay in a university accommodation provided by a hosting university in China. If you need to apply for the accommodation please contact our regional office in China, China.office@roehampton.ac.uk