During the academic year the University of Southampton offers two General English for Academic Purposes Pre-Sessional Programmes (39 weeks and 25 weeks) to international students with an intermediate English language level who plan to follow a degree programme at the University.
The aims of these programmes are to:
In addition to formal teaching and learning, regular social, cultural and language practice activities are offered by student helpers and staff.
View the programme specification for this course for pre-sessional 25 weeks for 2020/21 entrants
| Dates and Fees | 39 Weeks | 25 Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 30 September 2021 to 9 September 2022** | 27 January 2022 to 9 September 2022** |
| Course Fees | £15,990*** | £11,200*** |
** This excludes holidays between 20 December 2021 to 7 January 2022, 28 March 2022 to 22 April 2022 and 6 June 2022 to 22 June 2022.
*** Fees include learning materials, the handbook, syllabus, access to the online EAP toolkit and campus facilities such as the University libraries.
To apply for a Pre-sessional programme, please complete the online application form.
If you have a question or would like further information, please contact our Admissions Team:
By telephone: +44 23 8059 3344
By email: elaccess@southampton.ac.uk
To find out more about our halls of residence please visit our website.
All Pre-sessional students are guaranteed accommodation in University Halls of Residence for the duration of their Pre-sessional Programme.
We offer Pre-sessional students a Meet and Greet collection service from London Heathrow Airport.
Dates: 30 September 2021 to 9 September 2022
Entry Requirements:
Minimum IELTS 4.5 Overall, with a minimum score of 4.5 or higher in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
This programme is suitable for students hoping to join a degree programme at the University of Southampton who need to improve their English language level from a minimum of IELTS 4.5 to IELTS 6.5.
It is not recommended for students who have to improve their English by more than 2 IELTS bands.
Please note all IELTS scores must be 4.5 or higher, regardless of any degree offer condition you have been given.
Please contact us for advice on your entry requirements.
Dates: 27 January 2022 to 9 September 2022
Entry Requirements:
Minimum IELTS 5.0 Overall, with a minimum score of 5.0 or higher in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
This programme is suitable for students hoping to join a degree programme at the University of Southampton who need to improve their English language level from a minimum of IELTS 5.0 to IELTS 6.5.
It is not recommended for students who have to improve their English by more than 1.5 IELTS bands.
Please note all IELTS scores must be 5.0 or higher, regardless of any degree offer condition you have been given.
Please contact us for advice on your entry requirements.
To apply for a Pre-sessional course, please complete the online online application form.
The number of places on the Pre-sessional course is not limited.
All applicants are encouraged to apply and complete the application process as soon as possible.
Additionally, applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should allow sufficient time for the processing of a visa application.
The application deadlines are as follows:
| Pre-Sessional Course | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| 39 Week General English for Academic Purposes Pre-Sessional Programmes | Friday 3 September 2021 |
| 25 Weeks General English for Academic Purposes Pre-Sessional Programmes | Friday 31 December 2021 |
Further information on visas and immigration is available on our International website.
The application will be assessed after the IELTS or other English language test results have been provided. If an offer is issued to the applicant they will be required to accept the offer within 15 days. Additionally, an offer will be conditional on the payment of a non-refundable pre-payment of GBP 500.
If you have a question or would like further information, please contact our Admissions Team:
By telephone: +44 23 8059 3344
By email: elaccess@southampton.ac.uk
The 39 and 25 Week Pre-sessional programmes consist of five core modules: academic reading, academic writing, academic listening, academic speaking and independent learning. You will attend lectures, which are either subject specific or of general academic interest, and have tutorials with your tutors in which you receive feedback on your learning to help you further develop your language and academic skills. You have 20 University contact hours per week (excluding the August/September assessment period). You will also be expected to carry out further independent study and complete assignments outside the classroom.
The 39 Week Programme
This programme starts in September each year. In the first semester you will consolidate your general language skills. In the second semester you will continue to enhance your general English alongside developing your academic skills. In the third 'semester' (summer) you will focus primarily on improving and enhancing your academic skills in preparation for University study.
The 25 Week programme
In the first semester you will consolidate your general language skills and also develop your academic skills. In the second 'semester' (summer) you will focus primarily on improving and enhancing your academic skills in preparation for University study.
You will have a reading and writing tutor who teaches you academic skills such as:
You will have a listening and speaking tutor who teaches you academic skills such as:
You will have regular tutorials with your tutor to discuss your progress and will learn how to use the University libraries.
You will also have an Independent Learning tutor who gives workshop classes on topics including :
To apply for a Pre-sessional programme, please complete the online application form.
Further information on visas and immigration is available on our International website.
If you have a question or would like further information, please contact our Admissions Team:
By telephone: +44 (0) 23 8059 3344
By email: elaccess@southampton.ac.uk
By post:
English Language Admissions
Recruitment and Admissions Team
Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Please note that there is not a maximum number of successful students who can progress from the Pre-sessional programmes onto degree programmes. If you complete your Pre-sessional programme with the required grade, you will have met the English language requirements of your conditional offer to study at the University of Southampton.
To apply for a Pre-sessional programme, please complete the online application form.
Further information on visas and immigration is available on our International website.
If you have a question or would like further information, please contact our Admissions Team:
By telephone: +44 (0) 23 8059 3344
By email: elaccess@southampton.ac.uk
By post:
English Language Admissions
Recruitment and Admissions Team
Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ