Pre-Sessional English (Online) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study
The Pre-Sessional English (Online) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study programme is designed to improve your English for academic study at the same time as developing the skills required for successful undergraduate or postgraduate study at Liverpool John Moores University.
- Boost your spoken and written English skills to the required level for direct entry to LJMU.
- Meet fellow international students virtually before you start your degree.
Content
You will be introduced to:
- teaching and assessment approaches used in the University
- academic writing conventions
- listening and reading skills
- grammar and vocabulary development
- presentation techniques and seminar skills
- analytical and problem solving skills.
Assessment
Your performance will be managed through continual assessment and feedback. This will include monitoring your development through every aspect of the Pre-Sessional English (Online) for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study programme, from writing, reading and listening, to presentation and analytical skills.
You must have a conditional offer for either an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Liverpool John Moores University, with one condition being to improve your English score.
Academic IELTS for UKVI (alternatives are accepted):
| Duration | Entry level (Exit 6.0, no skill less than 5.5) | Entry level (Exit 6.5, no skill less than 5.5) |
| 12 weeks | 5.0, no skill less than 4.5 | 5.5, no skill less than 4.5 |
| 10 weeks | 5.0, no skill less than 5.0 | 5.5, no skill less than 5.0 |
| 8 weeks | 5.5, no skill less than 5.5 | 6.0, no skill less than 5.5 |
Please note that some degree options may ask for higher entry requirements, please check with LJMU International Admissions, your offer letter or the LJMU website.
Programme length: 8, 10 or 12 weeks
Term dates:
- 8 weeks: 29/05/2024 - 02/08/2024
- 10 weeks: 15/05/2024 - 02/08/2024
- 12 weeks: 01/05/2024 - 02/08/2024
£300 per week