The Pre-sessional Programmes will allow you to develop the language skills you need to follow a degree course or undertake research at a British University. You will also develop the necessary study skills for effective learning through the medium of English and be introduced to life in Britain and British culture.
The University of Southampton offers two general English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Pre-sessional Programmes (Course A and Course B) to international students 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 practise activities are offered by student helpers and staff.
| Dates and Fees | 11-Week (Course A) | 6-Week (Course B) |
| Dates | 28 June - 14 September 2018 | 26 July - 7 September 2018 |
| Course Fees | £4,125* | £2,280* |
*Fees include learning materials, handbook, syllabus, access to the online EAP tool kit and campus facilities such as the University libraries and Language Resources Centre.
National Taiwan University: 12 June - 17 July 2018
University of Southampton: 26 July - 7 September 2018
The fee for the 5-week LTTC course (excluding accommodation and books) is payable directly to LTTC and is in addition to the fee payable to the University of Southampton for the 6 week Course B. The LTTC course fee for 2018 is NT$37,900.
Applicants should complete both the LTTC application form and the University of Southampton form below.
To apply for a pre-sessional course, please complete the online application form.
Applicants for a Masters with Preparatory Study at the University of Southampton cannot attend a Pre-sessional English course.
Applicants for the International Foundation Year, or a Science or Engineering Foundation year on an English Language Pathway cannot attend a Pre-sessional English course.
Applicants for a Science or Engineering Foundation year on a non-English Language Pathway can attend a Pre-sessional English course.
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
By post:
English Language Admissions
Recruitment and Admissions Team
Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
SO17 1BJ
| Hall Location | Room Type | Cost - Course A (80 Nights) | Cost - Course B (48 Nights) |
| Mayflower | Ensuite | £1,847.20 | Not Available |
| Wessex Lane | Ensuite | £1,847.20 | £1,108.32 |
| Wessex Lane | Non Ensuite | Not Available | £933.12 |
| Glen Eyre | Ensuite | Not Available | £1,108.32 |
| Glen Eyre | Non Ensuite | Not Available | £933.12 |
All Pre-sessional students are guaranteed accommodation in University Halls of Residence for the duration of the Pre-sessional Programme.
Please note the application deadlines for accommodation are - 30 May 2018 for Course A and 27 June 2018 for Course B.
To find out more about our halls of residence please visit our website.
We offer Pre-sessional students a Meet and Greet collection service from London Heathrow Airport the day before the start of the course.
Dates: 28 June - 14 September 2018
Entry requirements vary, based on the conditional offer for your main degree programme. Usual minimum entry requirements are IELTS 1.0 lower than the English Language Condition on your degree offer.
Example:
| Degree Offer English Language Condition | Pre-Sessional Course A Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking | IELTS 5.0 overall with 5.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking |
| IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking |
| IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in Reading Listening and Speaking | IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in Reading Listening and Speaking |
Please note all IELTS scores must be 5.0 or higher, regardless of your degree offer condition.
Please contact us for advice on your entry requirements.
Dates: 26 July - 7 September 2018
Entry requirements vary, based on the conditional offer for your main degree programme. Usual minimum entry requirements are IELTS 0.5 lower than the English Language Condition on your degree offer.
Example:
| Degree Offer English Language Condition | Pre-Sessional Course B Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking | IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking |
| IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking | IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking |
| IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and 6.5 in Reading Listening and Speaking | IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in Reading Listening and Speaking |
Please note all IELTS scores must be 5.0 or higher, regardless of your degree offer condition.
Please contact us for advice on your entry requirements.
Postgraduate Business applicants have separate Pre-sessional entry requirements.
For a full list of English language qualifications accepted by the University of Southampton, please visit our English Language requirement website.
To apply for a pre-sessional course, please complete the online application form.
Applicants for a Masters with Preparatory Study at the University of Southampton cannot attend a Pre-sessional English course.
Applicants for the International Foundation Year, or a Science or Engineering Foundation year on an English Language Pathway cannot attend a Pre-sessional English course.
Applicants for a Science or Engineering Foundation year on a non-English Language Pathway can attend a Pre-sessional English course.
The number of places on the pre-sessional course is not limited, however applicants should consider that the application process can take time, especially in April and May when the number of applications is at its peak.
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. Therefore the application deadline for applicants who require a visa is as follows:
| Pre-Sessional Course | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Course A | Friday 1 June 2018 |
| LTTC Pathway | Monday 11 June 2018 |
| Course B | Friday 29 June 2018 |
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 30 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
By post:
English Language Admissions
Recruitment and Admissions Team
Humanities
University of Southampton
Highfield
SO17 1BJ
The Pre-sessional Programmes are intensive with approximately 21 sessions of supervised work per week, plus assignments to be completed outside class.
Classroom work focuses on the four skills of academic writing, reading, listening and speaking. You also attend Independent Learning sessions in which you learn the study skills you will need for academic life in the UK.
To further prepare you for study at university, you attend weekly lectures given by members of the University and other specialists on subjects of academic interest and life in Britain.
You will have a reading and writing tutor who teaches you academic skills such as:
You will have weekly tutorials with your tutor to discuss your progress and will learn how to use the University libraries.
You will have a listening and speaking tutor who teaches you academic skills such as:
You will have tutorials with your listening and speaking tutor to discuss your progress.
You will also have an Independent Learning Facilitator who runs workshops on areas such as:
You will have weekly advising sessions with your Independent Learning Facilitator to help you focus on your learning needs.
To apply for a Pre-sessional course, 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 course 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 course, 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