Pre-sessional English courses
If you want improve your English language skills before you start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course here at Derby, our pre-sessional English courses can help you.
You will improve your general English skills and the English skills you need to do well on your course. You will study in class for 21 hours per week, in addition to self-study. The length of the course you take will depend on your English language level when you apply (see tables below)*.
Your reading, writing, listening and speaking will be assessed at the end of the course. If you complete these assessments successfully, you will have achieved an English language equivalent of IELTS 6.0.
*All courses can only run if there is sufficient student demand.
Our pre-sessional English courses
In order to meet new visa requirements, as well as having the overall IELTS grade indicated below, you must have an IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing).
2011/12
| Your current English level (IELTS)* | Length of course | Class start and end dates | Approximate cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
5.5** |
5 weeks |
Monday 14 November 2011 to Friday 16 December 2011 and Monday 6 August 2012 to Friday 7 September 2012 |
£970 |
|
5.0*** |
10 weeks |
Monday 10 October 2011 to Friday 16 December 2011 and Monday 2 July 2012 to Friday 7 September 2012 |
£1,785 |
|
4.5**** |
15 weeks |
Monday 5 September 2011 to Friday 16 December 2011 |
£2,805 |
We will be announcing the dates for 2012-13 shortly.
*Please note that this is the minimum requirement. If you are a postgraduate student you are strongly advised to take a longer course if possible as the more progress you can make with your language the better chance of success you have in your degree.
** Minimum of 5.0 in all areas.
*** Minimum of 4.5 in all areas.
**** Minimum of 4.0 in all areas.
