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How to apply

How you apply depends on which course you are applying for. Select your course from the following options to see information on how to apply.

Apply by course

Undergraduate pre-sessional English

If you know which course you want to apply for, you can log on to our application portal and apply for undergraduate pre-sessional English now.

To find out which course you need and to apply:

  1. Go to the Undergraduate pre-sessional English page.
  2. Follow the instructions on the page to find the right course option for you. Select your preferred course to see course information, fees and to apply.
  3. Check the application deadlines on the course page and make sure you have the supporting documents you’ll need. These include your English language certificate and offer letter if you have one. Read more about supporting documents you’ll need in the following section.
  4. Complete your application via the pre-sessional course page.

If you have any questions, please email the Admissions team at study@leeds.ac.uk.

Masters pre-sessional English

Academic year courses (starting in September/October or January)

If you know which course you want to apply for, you can log on to our application portal and apply for Masters pre-sessional English now.

To find out which course you need and to apply:

  1. Go to the Masters pre-sessional English page and select the ‘Academic year courses’ section.
  2. Follow the instructions on the page to find the right course option for you. Select your preferred course to see course information, fees and to apply.
  3. Check the application deadlines on the course page and make sure you have supporting documents you’ll need. These include your English language certificate and offer letter if you have one. Read more about supporting documents you’ll need in the following section.
  4. Complete your application via the pre-sessional course page.

If you have any questions, please email the Admissions team at study@leeds.ac.uk.

Summer courses (starting in June/July/August)

If you know which course you want to apply for, you can log on to our application portal and apply for Masters pre-sessional English now.

To find out which course you need and to apply:

  1. Go to your Masters course page.
  2. In the ‘Applying and entry requirements’ section, under ‘Improve your English’, select the 10 or 6 week pre-sessional course to see course information, fees and to apply.
  3. You’ll then be able to complete your application via the pre-sessional course page.

If you have any questions, please email the Admissions team at study@leeds.ac.uk.

Online pre-sessional course

Find out more and apply for our 6 week, 10 week and 16 week online pre-sessional courses, open to undergraduate, Masters or research applicants.

General English

Check the entry requirements and application deadlines for your course on the General English course page before you apply.

Then complete the online application form to apply for General English.

Please read the guidance notes on the form carefully. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will delay the decision on your application.

Please note, we may have a maximum number of places per course. Meeting the entry requirements and applying by the deadline, therefore, doesn't guarantee you an offer to study. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

If you're unable to complete your application online or if you have any questions, please email the General English admissions team at general-english@leeds.ac.uk.

Supporting documents

We can only process complete applications which include all supporting documents. To avoid delays, please include:

  • A copy of your English language certificate. Find out which certificates we accept on our entry requirements page. Please carefully consider which test you take, as it may affect the type of visa you are eligible to apply for. Read more about visas.
  • If applying to study an Undergraduate or Research Postgraduate programme, a copy of the offer letter if you already have one.
  • If you have studied in the UK before, a copy of your visa and Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card. If you studied using a Student (Tier 4) Visa please also upload a copy of your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), and certificate of successful completion from your institution.

Please note, for semesters one and two we may have a maximum number of places per course. Therefore, we can't guarantee an offer to all eligible applicants, including those who apply before the deadline. We prioritise early and complete applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Sending repeat messages about an application will delay the decision process. Please provide all relevant information in your initial email.