Preparation and arrival
Read our preparation and arrival information for Language Centre courses.
English language certificates
We accept a range of English language certificates. Check which qualifications we accept, and find out equivalencies for other certificates.
Find out about the fees and important dates for our postgraduate pre-sessional courses.
2022–23 pre-sessional courses (for degrees starting in September 2023)
| Semester | Semester start date | Semester end date | Fee per semester | Application deadline | Deadline to accept your offer |
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| Autumn | 3 October 2022 | 27 January 2023 | £5,870 | 28 August 2022 | 4 September 2022 |
| Spring | 30 January 2023 | 26 May 2023 | £5,870 | 18 December 2022 | 2 January 2023 |
| Online part-time | 30 January 2023 | 30 June 2023 | £5,870 | 18 December 2022 | 2 January 2023 |
| Summer 10 week course | 4 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 | £5,460 | 2 June 2023 | 11 June 2023 |
| Summer 6 week course | 31 July 2023 | 8 September 2023 | £3,275 | 25 June 2023 | 9 July 2023 |
| Online summer 6 week course | 26 June 2023 | 4 August 2023 | £3,275 | 24 May 2023 | 4 June 2023 |
2023–24 pre-sessional courses (for degrees starting in September 2024)
| Semester | Semester start date | Semester end date | Fee per semester | Application deadline | Deadline to accept your offer |
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| Autumn | 2 October 2023 | 26 January 2024 | £6,164 | 27 August 2023 | 3 September 2023 |
| Spring | 29 January 2024 | 24 May 2024 | £6,164 | 17 December 2023 | 1 January 2024 |
| Summer 10 week course | 2 July 2024 | 6 September 2024 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Summer 6 week course | 29 July 2024 | 6 September 2024 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Online summer 6 week course | 24 June 2024 | 2 August 2024 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Academic year structure
Our academic year is made up of two semesters (autumn and spring) plus the summer.
Your pre-sessional course will include teaching and assessment time, as well as dates when the University will be closed, such as for Christmas, Easter and other public holidays.
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Facilities and support
You'll have access to all University facilities and services. Find out about student support and social activities available, and additional costs you may incur as a student at the University of Leeds.
Applying
Find out how to apply for a postgraduate pre-sessional English course.