Pre-sessional courses
These BALEAP accredited academic English courses are for students who have a place at the University of Bath or another university, or who are considering studying at a higher level in Britain. The courses provide you with the English and study skills that you need to complete your academic studies successfully.
Please note that the courses do not automatically guarantee a place on a degree course at the University of Bath.
Course Overview
- Five entry points: October, January, April, July and August (see entry requirements)
- An average of 20 hours tuition per week
- Small class sizes
- Individualised support throughout the course via weekly tutorials
- Regular guest lecturers, visiting speakers or visits
- Use of authentic materials
- Guided self-study using facilities such as the library, Self Access Language Centre (SALC), and language learning software
- Access to computer work stations throughout the university; use of high speed campus network including Resnet
- Access to sports and social facilities
- A varied social programme which includes excursions to popular tourist locations and attractions such as Stonehenge, Cardiff Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
Sample Pre-sessional 1 Timetable (October entry)
| 09.15 – 11.05 | 11.15 – 13.05 | 13.15 – 15.05 | 15.15 – 17.05 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Academic Skills Development | Guided Study | Culture Seminar and Portfolio | Free |
| TUESDAY | Academic Skills Development | Guided Study | Language Development | Free |
| WEDNESDAY | Academic Skills Development | Guided Study | Personal Skills Development | Extra-Curricular Activities |
| THURSDAY | Free | Academic Skills Development | Guided Study | Language Development |
| FRIDAY | Tutorials | News and Discussion | Live Lectures and Visits 14.15 – 16.05 | |
Sample Pre-sessional 5 Timetable (August entry)
| 09.30 – 11.00 | 11.30 – 13.00 | 14.00 – 16.00 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONDAY | Social English & Seminar Skills | Essay structure: Intra- and Inter- paragraph cohesion |
Tutorials: Help with first drafts |
| TUESDAY | Listening & Note-taking (preparation for lecture) |
Essay writing: Language work |
Tutorials: Help with first drafts |
| WEDNESDAY | Lecture Programme 9.30 – 10.15 In-class preparation for lecture 10.15 – 11.15 Lecture including time for questions |
Lecture Programme 11.45 -13.00 Lecture feedback and follow-up |
Free time |
| THURSDAY | Presentation Practice | Academic Style & Further referencing skills |
Incorporating source materials: Avoiding plagiarism & summarising long texts |
| FRIDAY | News & Discussion | Timed Essay (practice) |
Types of essay organisation: SPRE |