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Foundation of Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- 0.25, 0.33, 0.17 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Foundation
About the program
15-week pre-sessional English course that prepares students for NTU degree study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational understanding of Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes
- Improve academic communication and research skills
- And prepare for further study.
Career outcomes
- Progression to an NTU Bachelors or Masters degree
Curriculum
- Academic English and study skills in small groups: about 20.5 hours of sessions per week
- Tutorials
- Coursework
- Tests and an individual presentation
- Assessed on campus in the final weeks.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Intended for applicants with an offer needing English language evidence
- Entry by a Secure English Language Test (IELTS for UKVI 4.5 to 6.5 depending on course length)
- Minimum age 18
- Undisclosed
- Entry by IELTS (UKVI) level by course length (below)
- Set by the follow-on degree English requirement.
Accepted academic background
Offer (usually conditional on English) to an NTU Bachelors or Masters, Minimum age 18, Apply through the NTU Applicant Portal.
Language tests
- IELTS 4.5 - 5.0
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Transcripts
- Proof of Secondary School Qualification
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the PEAP course dates
- Fees and IELTS for UKVI entry levels (pre-sessional English page). Apply through the NTU Applicant Portal. Provide a Secure English Language Test: IELTS for UKVI
- PTE Academic UKVI or LanguageCert SELT. Receive a CAS for the on-campus period and apply for a Student visa. NTU advises against studying on a visitor permission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £3,650, £5,495, £2,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £16,034 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Language Centre |
| Department | Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
April 2027
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Program starts
June 2027
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Program starts
July 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25, 0.33, 0.17 years.
Tuition is £3,650, £5,495, £2,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £16,034 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5 - 5.0.