“I think the University of Bath ELC is special – good teachers, good lesson structure and good social programme, so I want to recommend it. ”
— Eun Ai Oh, PSG student 2012-13
For future students
If you are applying for a degree programme at the University of Bath or another university and you need to improve your English language level, we have a number of courses available to help you.
Pre-sessional courses
We deliver three Pre-sessional courses to prepare students for study at university. To choose the right course for you, consider your current English language level and future degree programme.
You should apply for Pre-sessional Preparation (PSP), if:
- your English language level is IELTS 3.5-4.5 (or equivalent)
- you want to study academic English with a focus on writing, reading and language accuracy.
You should apply for Pre-sessional General (PSG), if:
- your English language level is IELTS 5.0 or above (or equivalent)
- you want to improve your academic English and study skills in order to join an undergraduate or postgraduate programme in the future.
You should apply for Pre-sessional Management (PSM), if:
- your English language level is IELTS 5.0 or above (or equivalent)
- you want to improve your academic English and study skills in order to join a degree programme in Business or Management
If you are not sure, we have more information to help you choose which course you need. You can also check our entry requirements.
Features of our courses
All our courses offer:
- academic language development
- academic study skills including essay and report writing, and presentation skills
- lectures, tutorials and educational visits
- small class sizes
- full access to all university services
- advice and help with the university application process.
Read about a typical student's day to find out more about student life on a Pre-sessional course.
Combined offers
If you have an offer for a taught postgraduate degree within the University of Bath, and you meet all the conditions of this offer except for the English language requirement, you may be eligible for a combined offer of admission. Please note that you will need to apply to your Graduate School for a combined offer, not to the ELC.
