Pre-Sessional English
English language preparation
Our Pre-Sessional English Programmes will help you to develop your English language and study skills to help you progress on to your chosen degree at the University of Huddersfield.
Studying for a Pre-Sessional English Programme
Our Pre-Sessional Programme (PSP) is delivered on our campus and online. The courses run between 6 weeks and 12 weeks depending on your current level of English.
If you chose to do your Pre-sessional English Programme on campus, you will need a student visa.
On completion of the necessary conditions of the PSP offer, you would then be issued with a joint CAS which would cover both the Pre-Sessional English and your degree programme. You would then obtain a visa covering both programmes here at the University of Huddersfield.
On successful completion of your Pre-Sessional Programme, you would simply then progress straight onto enrolment for the degree programme.
There are two intake options that allow you to start your degree in either September or January.
Applying is easy
To study our Pre-Sessional Programme you must have a conditional offer to study your degree with us.
If you decide to study the Pre-Sessional Programme, please email us at osadmissions@hud.ac.uk with a copy of your English Language qualification and we will process the offer for you.
Start dates and tuition fees
Pre-sessional English Programme start dates for degree entry in September 2025.
| Duration | Course delivery | Condition Meeting Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | Online | 2 May 2025 | 19 May 2025 | 8 August 2025 | £4,000 |
| 12 weeks | Campus | 16 May 2025 | 16 June 2025 | 5 September 2025 | £4,000 |
| 8 weeks | Online | 30 May 2025 | 16 June 2025 | 8 August 2025 | £2,700 |
| 6 weeks | Online | 13 June 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 8 August 2025 | £2,000 |
| 6 weeks | Campus | 27 June 2025 | 28 July 2025 | 5 September 2025 | £2,000 |
Pre-sessional English Programme start dates for degree entry in January 2026.
| Duration | Course delivery | Condition Meeting Deadline | Start Date | End Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 weeks | Online | 15 August 2025 | 1 September 2025 | 21 November 2025 | £4,000 |
| 12 weeks | Campus | 15 August 2025 | 15 September 2025 | 5 December 2025 | £4,000 |
| 8 weeks | Online | 12 September 2025 | 29 September 2025 | 21 November 2025 | £2,700 |
| 6 weeks | Online | 26 September 2025 | 13 October 2025 | 21 November 2025 | £2,000 |
| 6 weeks | Campus | 26 September 2025 | 27 October 2025 | 5 December 2025 | £2,000 |
Payment of your tuition fees
To secure your place on one of our Pre-Sessional English Programmes, you are required to pay the full Pre-Sessional English Programme tuition fee before you begin.
You will also need to pay a tuition fee deposit for your chosen degree course as detailed in your offer letter.
Accepted qualifications for entry on to a Pre-Sessional English Programme
You’ll need to have achieved a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on our Pre-Sessional English Programmes. The acceptable tests are:
- UKVI IELTS
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- PSI Services - UK Ltd – Skills for English - UKVI
- Language Cert
The level of your qualification will determine how long your Pre-Sessional English Programme will be.
Please see the table below outlining the length of Pre-Sessional English Programme you will need based on your overall and component scores. For PSI Services (UK) Ltd – Skills for English (UKVI) Language Cert please contact osadmissions@hud.ac.uk.
Important Information
• All tests are valid for two years only.
• Please note that no online or home edition tests are accepted.
• IELTS – standard academic IELTS are not acceptable for Pre-Sessional Programmes, therefore you must have a UKVI approved IELTS for us to make you an offer.
| IELTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | Lowest Component Score | Duration of Pre-Sessional English Programme |
| 6.5 | 6.5 | not required |
| 6.0 | not required | |
| 5.5 | not required | |
| 5.0 | 8 weeks | |
| 4.5 | 12 weeks | |
| 6.0 | 6.0 | not required |
| 5.5 | not required | |
| 5.0 | 6 weeks | |
| 4.5 | 8 weeks | |
| 4.0 | 12 weeks | |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 weeks |
| 5.0 | 8 weeks | |
| 4.5 | 8 weeks | |
| 4.0 | 12 weeks | |
| 5.0 | 5.0 | 8 weeks |
| 4.5 | 12 weeks | |
| 4.0 | 12 weeks | |
| 4.5 | 4.5 | 12 weeks |
| 4.0 | 12 weeks |
| PTE Academic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | Lowest Component Score | Duration of Pre-Sessional English Programme |
| 76 | 51 | 8 weeks |
| 43 | 12 weeks | |
| 66 | 51 | 6 weeks |
| 43 | 8 weeks | |
| 36 | 12 weeks | |
| 59 | 51 | 6 weeks |
| 43 | 8 weeks | |
| 36 | 12 weeks | |
| 51 | 51 | 8 weeks |
| 43 | 12 weeks | |
| 36 | 12 weeks | |
| 43 | 43 | 12 weeks |
| 36 |
12 weeks |
Why study a course?
"Our Pre-Sessional English Programmes aim to help you develop your English language and academic study skills for your chosen degree course; including how to write in the correct academic style and present to academics and peers."
David Cliffe
International Recruitment Officer
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