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All students whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate proficiency in the English language.

See Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ prospectus for English Language requirements for each programme of study. 

Language courses

The  offers full and part-time English for Academic Purposes and undergraduate foundation courses for international students.

Full-time courses

Preparation for university at university
All Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Language Centre preparatory course lectures, seminars, tutorials (and practical laboratory sessions) are delivered within the university. Students are registered as Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ students and have access to all Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, University of London and Language Centre academic, welfare, and social and cultural resources.

Preparation for graduates

Pre-sessional English Courses are intensive and academically challenging courses normally intended for international students who are planning to study a graduate degree (MA, MSc, LLM or MPhil/PhD) at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾, but do not meet the English language requirement of their conditional offer. 

Part-time Academic English courses are available at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ for PhD and other graduate research students who want to enhance their academic writing and oral communication skills.

Preparation for undergraduates

The (UPCSE) is a full-time foundation course in science and engineering for international students who are aiming to gain access to undergraduate degree programmes at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and other top UK universities. This course has an excellent record of progression to Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ degree programmes.