Postgraduate research pre-sessional English  Summer courses

We accept a range of English language certificates for entry to our pre-sessional courses. Find out more about which English language certificates we accept.  
  
Please carefully consider which test you take, as it may affect the type of visa you are eligible to apply for. The Language Centre normally recommends a Secure English Language Test (SELT). Read more about visas.   

No, the entry requirements must be met through your most recent English language qualification, or via your most recent IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test and One Skill Retake. 

No, you won’t need to retake another English language test if you successfully complete the pre-sessional.

Yes, you can submit an application without an English language qualification, but you’ll need to provide an eligible qualification before the relevant deadline.   

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

Please be aware that English language requirements for our courses are subject to a yearly review, and you may be asked to provide further English language qualifications to meet the requirements of your degree course.

If you know which course you want to apply for, you can apply via the application portal.  

To find out which course you need and to apply, use the entry requirements on this page to find the right course option for you. Select your preferred course to see course information, fees and to apply.  

Yes, you can study a pre-sessional course even if you meet the English language requirements of your degree. A pre-sessional course will help you develop your skills, get used to academic study in the UK, and settle into Leeds.

Yes, if your new English language qualification meets the entry requirements for the 6 week course and there are places on the course. You’ll need to meet the deadlines for both courses.   

Yes, if you feel you would benefit from studying a longer duration course, you can study the 10 week course.  

We'll contact you about your pre-sessional application shortly after we receive it.

Types of CAS 

I have an unconditional offer for a research degree    

You’ll receive a combined CAS 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 Secure English Language Test (SELT) 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 for Language Centre students.  

When you’ll receive your CAS  

We’ll issue your CAS as soon as we can after you have supplied all necessary data (eg passport details). You don’t need to contact us to request a CAS. 

You will receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for your degree programme after successful completion of your pre-sessional course is confirmed. This will be after the end date of your pre-sessional course. You won’t receive a CAS for the pre-sessional course.

You don’t need to pay a tuition fee deposit for your pre-sessional course.

If you hold an offer to join us in summer 2024, you cannot request a deferral of your offer, however, you can re-apply via your applicant portal for another start date.

No, there will be no option to start online for the on-campus course. If you cannot arrive in time for the on-campus pre-sessional, you should email the Language Centre at langc@leeds.ac.uk