Available Courses - Pre-sessional English
You can use the tables below to calculate the length of course you will need. Please note, the information in the tables is provided as a guide and some exceptions may apply. Courses can be cancelled if the minimum number of students required to run the course is not met. We advise you to check the specific English requirements of your intended destination course.
All of your SELT scores (or for online courses only, other recognised English language exam scores) will be considered – reading, writing, speaking and listening. In order to be successful in your degree, you will need to be able to use all four English language skills.
Please note, the enrolment start dates stated below are subject to change. For face-to-face courses delivered on campus in Coventry, please check your emails for confirmed enrolment dates before travelling to the UK.
Details of national holidays and study breaks can be found on our PSE page, in the 'other information' tab.
2022 PSE courses
We will run our full range of PSE courses throughout 2022, and will remain flexible in offering both online and face-to-face options. Depending on the length of your PSE course, you may have the option to study fully online, fully face-to-face or a blend of both. All courses will be delivered full-time, in small class groups and with individual tutorial support.
If you are coming to the UK to study, from 11 February 2022:
- if you are fully vaccinated you will not need to quarantine when you arrive in the UK
- if you are NOT fully vaccinated, you must have finished any quarantine requirements before the teaching start date If this is not possible, please consider enrolling on online only course. Please note that students cannot study fully online if they are in the UK.
If you have more questions, please email enquiries.pse@coventry.ac.uk.
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For degrees starting in May 2022 - Spring PSE
| IELTS Required | 6.0 Undergraduate (Year 1 and 2) Study | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Course Length | 10 week | 5 week | |
| Enrolment Start Date | 4 February | 11 March | |
| Course Start Date | 9 February | 16 March | |
| Results Release Date | 5 May | 5 May | |
| Course Fees | £4,100 | £2,050 | |
| IELTS Required | 6.5 Top Up/Postgraduate Study | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 5.5 | 6.0 | |
| Minimum Component Level | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Course Length | 10 week | 5 week | |
| Enrolment Start Date | 4 February | 11 March | |
| Course Start Date | 9 February | 16 March | |
| Results Release Date | 5 May | 5 May | |
| Course Fees | £4,100 | £2,050 | |
| IELTS Required | 7.0 Specific Courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Minimum Component Level | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Course Length | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 4 February | 11 March |
| Course Start Date | 9 February | 16 March |
| Results Release Date | 5 May | 5 May |
| Course Fees | £4,100 | £2,050 |
2
For degrees starting in September 2022 – Summer PSE
| IELTS Required | 6.0 Undergraduate (Year 1 and 2) Study | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | |
| Course Length | 30 week | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week | |
| Enrolment Start Date | 6 January | 5 May | 16 June | 21 July | |
| Course Start Date | 12 January | 10 May | 22 June | 27 July | |
| Results Release Date | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September | |
| Course Fees | £12,300 | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 | |
| IELTS Required | 6.5 Top Up/Postgraduate Study | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Course Length | 30 week | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 6 January | 5 May | 16 June | 21 July |
| Course Start Date | 12 January | 10 May | 22 June | 27 July |
| Results Release Date | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September |
| Course Fees | £12,300 | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 |
| IELTS Required | 7.0 Specific Courses | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Course Length | 30 week | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 6 January | 5 May | 16 June | 21 July |
| Course Start Date | 12 January | 10 May | 22 June | 27 July |
| Results Release Date | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September | 7 September |
| Course Fees | £12,300 | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 |
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For degrees starting in January 2023 – Autumn PSE
| IELTS Required | 6.0 Undergraduate (Year 1 and 2) Study | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Course Length | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 25 August | 29 September | 3 November |
| Course Start Date | 31 August | 5 October | 9 November |
| Results Release Date | 20 December | 20 December | 20 December |
| Course Fees | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 |
| IELTS Required | 6.5 Top Up/Postgraduate Study | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Minimum Component Level | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Course Length | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 25 August | 29 September | 3 November |
| Course Start Date | 31 August | 5 October | 9 November |
| Results Release Date | 20 December | 20 December | 20 December |
| Course Fees | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 |
| IELTS Required | 7.0 Specific Courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current English Level | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Minimum Component Level | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Course Length | 15 week | 10 week | 5 week |
| Enrolment Start Date | 25 August | 29 September | 3 November |
| Course Start Date | 31 August | 5 October | 9 November |
| Results Release Date | 20 December | 20 December | 20 December |
| Course Fees | £6,150 | £4,100 | £2,050 |
