Six and 10 week summer courses

We accept the following certificates:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic. We can only accept results from these tests if they are less than two years old on the start date of the course you intend to study
• IELTS for UKVI (Academic). This test is a SELT (Secure English Language Test). We can only accept results from these tests if they are less than two years old on the start date of the course you intend to study
• Pearson PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic. We can only accept results from these tests if they are less than two years old on the start date of the course you intend to study
• Pearson PTE Academic UKVI. This test is a SELT (Secure English Language Test). We can only accept results from these tests if they are less than two years old on the start date of the course you intend to study
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test). We expect candidates to meet the relevant requirements from a single test. We can only accept results from these tests if they are less than two years old on the start date of the course you intend to study
• Language Cert International English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) B2 Communicator – both the written and the spoken tests, when taken at a test centre
• Password Skills
• Cambridge Advanced English
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency
• iGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as a first or second language  

We don't accept IELTS Indicator, Password Skills Solo, TOEFL MyBest scores or TOEFL iBT Home Edition.

If you’re applying for a summer pre-sessional course and you have an offer for a Masters, you may not need to submit a Secure English Language Test to receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Read more about your CAS in the table in the ‘Important dates’ section of this page. 

Check IELTS equivalencies for TOEFL iBT and Pearson tests.

Masters applicants

If you'll be studying a taught postgraduate degree, entry requirements for summer pre-sessional courses can be found from the 'Applying, fees and funding' section on your Masters course page. Find your Masters course page for more information.

Research applicants

If you’ll be studying a research degree, you can find the entry requirements for the 10 or 6 week research pre-sessional courses on the following course pages:

• Language for Postgraduate Research 10 week course
• Language for Postgraduate Research 6 week course

The entry requirements for our pre-sessional English courses are based on your most recent English language test result and the English language requirements for the degree course you plan to study.  

Apply via the application portal. Choose either:

• Summer pre-sessional (10 weeks) English for Postgraduate Studies, or 
• Summer pre-sessional (6 weeks) English for Postgraduate Studies 

If you experience any difficulties, please email the Admissions Enquiries team at study@leeds.ac.uk.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, if your new English language qualification meets the entry requirements for the six week course and there are places on the course. You’ll need to meet the deadlines for both courses.

No. We can only check your eligibility for the pre-sessional course based on your most recent English language qualification.

During peak times, it may take us longer to respond to your application. 

Masters applicants

We'll review your pre-sessional English application after you've received a decision on your Masters application.

Research applicants

We'll respond to your pre-sessional application after we receive it.

I have an unconditional offer for a research degree

You'll receive a combined CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) that includes your pre-sessional English course and your research degree.

I have a conditional research degree offer or I haven't received my research degree offer yet

If you have a SELT (Secure English Language Test) certificate, you'll receive a CAS for your pre-sessional course only.

If you don't have a SELT, you may be eligible to study the pre-sessional course on a Visitor visa. Read more about visas.

• high quality teaching delivered by University of Leeds language tutors
• dedicated time with your tutor each week
• all learning materials and software needed for the course
• access to language learning resources through our Language Zone
• access to University library resources
• academic skills support services
• wellbeing and support services

Masters applicants 

We're accepting deposit payments to secure your place on your pre-sessional course. 

The full tuition fee for your pre-sessional English course needs to be paid before you register. We encourage you to pay your tuition fee in full at this stage, rather than paying the deposit only.

Your course fee is stated in your pre-sessional English offer letter, and deadlines are listed in the table under the ‘Important dates’ section of this page. 

Any payments you make will be shown on your CAS when it’s issued. As your CAS is a live electronic document, any additional payments will be updated on your CAS.

If you don't attend your pre-sessional English course, any payments you've made will automatically be allocated to your Masters course instead. If you also decline your Masters course offer, your right to a refund of your deposit is limited.

Read more about tuition fee deposits.

Research applicants

If you'll be studying a research degree, you don't need to pay a tuition fee deposit for your pre-sessional course.?

When you register, you'll have online access to all software and University systems you'll need to study your course. You should also make sure you have suitable computer equipment to study online. Find out more about our online learning support.

Software you'll use includes Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom and the University's virtual learning environment, Minerva. You'll have an introduction to these platforms before your course starts. You'll also need to be able to view PDF documents.

You'll need access to a desktop computer, laptop or tablet. Your device must have a webcam, and you need to be able to play and record both sound and video. You may find that headphones help you to listen if you are sharing your space with others.

We recommend a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 1.5 Megabits per second (Mbps). If possible, your device should access the internet through an ethernet cable (not wireless). This will make your connection more stable – try to get this before your course starts.

This pre-sessional course is valid for two years from the date of completion.

If you defer your degree offer, please be aware that the English language requirements are subject to change and you may be asked to provide further English language qualifications to meet the requirements of your degree course.