Pre-sessional English language programmes for undergraduate students

Undergraduate applicants, who fall short of the English language requirements for their chosen course may be admitted onto an intensive pre-sessional English language programme as an alternative way to satisfy the English language conditions of their offer.

Due to the popularity of these pre-sessional English language programmes, only applicants who select Loughborough University as their firm choice will be permitted to attend.

Details of the IELTS requirements for pre-sessional programmes can be found below. Students who are planning to study one of the online Pre-sessional programmes in 2024 may also use the following English language tests:

  • TOEFL iBT (centre-based and Home edition)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
  • LanguageCert Academic (centre-based)
  • LanguageCert ESOL (centre-based and online)
  • Duolingo English Test (DET)

Students who are planning on studying the campus-based Pre-sessional programme in 2024 may only use the following English language tests:

  • IELTS UKVI SELT
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
  • LanguageCert ESOL (centre-based test only)
  • LanguageCert Academic (centre-based test only)

For guidance on specific requirements for the 11 and 6 week pre-sessional programme for these tests, please email us.

Overall average Minimum score in all elements Standard programmes
6.5 or above

6.0 Direct entry
5.5 Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks)
5.0 Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks)
6.0

6.0 Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks)
5.5 Pre-sessional programme D (6 weeks)
5.0 Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks)
5.5 5.5 Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks)
5.0 Pre-sessional programme C (11 weeks)

 

Due to the popularity of these pre-sessional English language programmes, only applicants who select Loughborough University as their firm choice will be permitted to attend

Important Information

Applicants attending the pre-sessional programmes will be given an English test at the end of their course. Information about assessment and progression can be found here.

More detailed information about pre-sessional programme dates and tuition fees can be found on the Academic Language Support Service webpages.

For further advice please contact the Admissions Office.