Postgraduate research pre-sessional English Studying pre-sessional English at Leeds
Study a pre-sessional course to improve your English language level and prepare for your research degree.
Benefits of studying pre-sessional English
There are many benefits of studying pre-sessional English for postgraduate research:
- Experience and adapt to academic study in the UK ahead of your PhD.
- Improve your English language level to meet the entry requirements if needed.
- Develop your academic English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking at postgraduate level.
- Become familiar with the University facilities such as libraries, study spaces and learning platforms.
- Settle into Leeds and campus life before your degree begins.
- Meet other postgraduate researchers and build a community of peers.
Find the right pre-sessional course
We offer courses for postgraduate researchers during the academic year and throughout summer:
Academic year courses
If you want to study a course starting in September/October or January, or if you need to study pre-sessional English for longer than 10 weeks.
Summer courses
If you want to study a 6- or 10-week course during June to September.
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