Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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L27 -
Distance Learning -
Short -
10 Weeks -
30 Sep 2024
This 10-week course will help to improve your English language by the equivalent of IELTS 1.0 before starting your chosen degree. It is designed for international and EU students who already hold a conditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
As part of your course, you’ll:
- Develop your general language knowledge
- Work on your communication, presentation and seminar skills
- Gain extensive practice in academic reading and writing, and academic speaking and listening
- Develop time management, problem-solving, organisational and planning skills
- Raise intercultural awareness and self-confidence – you’ll be able to show greater initiative in all that you do
- Be prepared for successful university study in the UK – by better understanding UK university culture, customs and expectations
Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programme.
Teaching and learning
Learning will take place either on-campus or online only with a maximum of 20 people in a class. There will be 20 hours of learning activities per week. If you're studying on campus, these activities will be classroom-based. If you're studying remotely, some of these will be taught by a tutor at a specific time and other learning activities will be completed in your own time. These 20 hours include breaks, which means an actual time of 16.7 hours per week. Classes will be at any time between 8:00 and 18:00 from Monday to Friday. There will be no classes on national holidays (Monday 26 August 2024).
You’ll also have one-to-one tutorials with your academic advisor, and you’ll have access to lots of self-study resources stored in our library. Your assessments will include a mix of coursework, which tests your reading, writing, speaking and listening; there will be no end-of-course examination.
For students who need to improve their English language by the equivalent of IELTS 0.5, we offer a 6-week version of this course.
Why study Pre-Sessional English at Leeds Beckett University...
- The university is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK
- Expert course team
- Develop your understanding of UK University culture
- Improve your academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
IELTS 5.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.
or
IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5.
or
IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.
Please note, we can accept one skill at 0.5 below the requirement, except in writing.
We will consider a range of English language qualifications for entry onto the course. View the full list of qualifications we will accept.
Entry requirements
IELTS 5.0 overall with at least 5.0 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.
or
IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.0 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 5.5.
or
IELTS 5.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each skill for entry to courses which require IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.
Please note, we can accept one skill at 0.5 below the requirement, except in writing.
We will consider a range of English language qualifications for entry onto the course. View the full list of qualifications we will accept.
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Teaching & Learning
Distance learning
We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.
Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.
Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.
Overall workload
Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. If you choose to study this course by distance learning, as a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module. You’ll also need a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.
What you'll learn
Fees & Funding hellooo
£3,575
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3575. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
£3,575
International 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3575. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Fees & Funding
£3,575
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3575. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£3,575
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £3575. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
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Studying in the UK is different to university study in many other countries. On this course, our students improve their academic English and become fully aware of the expectations of university study here, so that they are prepared for success on their degree or masters.
Dr Suzanne Corazzi
Senior Lecturer
Career Prospects
There is a strong focus on preparing for successful university study and understanding UK university culture, conventions and expectations. You will learn how to use the wide range of resources available on campus and online to support your studies and learning. You will build your confidence and gain the knowledge and English language skills required to progress on to your chosen degree, where you will gain expertise in a specific subject area.
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