English language support

There is a range of English language support available for University of Southampton students. You can study English alongside your degree, or take a pre-sessional course to improve your skills before you start your degree programme.

Studying English before starting your degree

Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes

Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses take place during the summer, before the start of the academic year. Students take a pre-sessional EAP course if they would like to improve their English language skills before they start their degree. Please see Pre-sessional programmes for more information.

English for Academic Study

Another option is the English for Academic Study course which runs over three semesters. Please see the English for Academic Study (EAS) website for more information.

Studying English during term time

The University runs an English for Academic Purposes support programme during term time, which allows students to improve their English language skills while studying for their degree. The courses are free to international students and also cover study skills.

Other English language resources

Other English language resources include:

• An English for Academic Purposes toolkit available from Blackboard, containing interactive online learning resources for English for Academic Purposes and study skills.
• Individual help with a language advisor during the semester. Please see the Language Advising Service website for more information.
• English classes for partners and families of international students.