How to register
For Semester 1: you need to attend one of our registration sessions in Week 1. You can attend whichever registration session is most convenient.
For Semester 2: registration takes place online from December.
For current students
In-sessional programme
The In-sessional Programme is free for all current students, whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate, native or non-native speaker.
The programme provides the opportunity for you to develop skills needed to achieve the most from your studies and for your future career development.
What do we offer?
You can select from a range of classes for native speakers of English or international students covering different skills and also book a one-to-one tutorial at a time that fits with your timetable.
Other academic support
As well as the ELC In-sessional Programme, there are several other academic support services available at the University
Classes for native speakers of English
Classes for international students
- Academic writing
- Presentation skills
- Seminar skills & social English
- Critical reading
- Business English
- General English & Cambridge exam classes.
One-to-one tutorials for all students
We offer free, individual 50-minute teaching & advice sessions, covering writing and other academic & professional English skills. Tutorials are available with our Academic Writing & English Experts and the Royal Literary Fund writing coaches .

