Overview
The Pre-sessional English Course at Oxford Brookes University helps you to improve your academic English for successful study at an English-speaking university. You will not need to retake a language test (like IELTS) to progress to your degree at Oxford Brookes.
Progression
Whatever your dreams and ambitions after completing your English course, our teaching, admissions and support teams will help you achieve them.
You can progress to further levels of University English, or onto foundation, undergraduate, pre-master’s or postgraduate level courses in a wide range of academic subjects.
Programme Structure
- Teaching is organised into modules covering the essential academic English skills of writing, reading, listening and speaking; language and vocabulary development; and study and research skills.
- Teaching takes place in small groups with no more than 18 students in a class. You will have access to learning materials on our online learning environment to build on this teaching.
- You will gain experience of the assessment techniques used in UK universities. Each module contains assessment tasks including research essays, in-class tests, presentations and discussions, group assignments and portfolio assignments.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
Disciplines
Language Studies View 2669 other programmes in Language Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need to take a recognised English language test before applying for this course. This will enable the admissions staff at the university to place you on the most appropriate course and level.
Applicants are welcome from any academic discipline. The minimum entry requirements for each level are:
- Level 1: IELTS 4.5 (minimum 4.0 in all skills)
- Level 2: IELTS 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in reading and writing)
- Level 3: IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in reading and writing)
- Level 4: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in reading and writing)
Tuition Fee
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International
4100 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4100 GBP for the full programme during 3 months. -
National
4300 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4300 GBP for the full programme during 3 months.
Living costs for Oxford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.