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.
2021–22 full-time pre-sessional courses (for degrees starting in September 2022)
| Semester | Semester start date | Semester end date | Fee per semester | Application deadline | Deadline to send your English language certificate |
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| Autumn | 27 September 2021 | 21 January 2022 | £5,725 | 22 August 2021 | 31 August 2021 |
| Spring | 24 January 2022 | 20 May 2022 | £5,725 | 12 December 2021 | 3 January 2022 |
| Summer (10 week course) | 27 June 2022 | 2 September 2022 | £5,300 | 15 May 2022 | 25 May 2022 |
| Summer (6 week course) | 25 July 2022 | 2 September 2022 | £3,180 | 12 June 2022 | 27 June 2022 |
| Online (10 week course) | 27 June 2022 | 2 September 2022 | £5,300 | 29 May 2022 | 29 May 2022 |
| Online (6 week course) | 25 July 2022 | 2 September 2022 | £3,180 | 26 June 2022 | 26 June 2022 |
2022–23 full-time 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 |
| Summer (10 week course) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| Summer (6 week course) | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
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.