University of Essex

Changes to Pre-sessional programmes
Please note that there have been some changes to our pre-sessional English Language programmes. The following programmes are now offered by our International Academy:
 
§  Pre-sessional Academic, Language, and Study Skills (PALSS) programme
Previously known as Classic Pre-Sessional programmes, the PALSS programme prepares the student for studies with a distinctive focus on the language and study skills needed in an academic context, such as essay writing, referencing, using academic sources and project work. We have the following options:
10-week course
Start date: 10 July 2014.
Deadline for applications: 21 June 2014.
Language uplift: 0.5 IELTS band.
Fee: £2,650
 
15-week course
Start date: 22 May 2014.
Deadline for applications: 1 May 2014.
Language uplift: 1.0 IELTS band.
Fee: £3,975
 
25-week course
Start date: 3 March 2014.
Deadline for applications: 10 February 2014.
Language uplift: 1.5 IELTS band.
Fee: £6,625
 
§  Pre-sessional English Language (PEL) programme
Previously known as the intensive courses, our PEL programme will improve the student’ English language skills by focusing on grammar and vocabulary development, as well as developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. We have the following options:
 
5-week course
Start date: 14 August 2014.
Deadline for applications: 18 July 2014.
Language uplift: 0.5 IELTS band.
Fee: £1,475
 
10-week course
Start date: 10 July 2014.
Deadline for applications: 21 June 2014.
Language uplift: 1.0 IELTS band
Fee: £2,950
 
§  English Language and Study Skills Enhancement 
The English Language and Study Skills Enhancement (ELSSE) programme provides English language support, even if the student has the required level of English to study with us. If they are looking to boost their confidence using English in an academic environment, they will benefit from this enhancement module:
Duration: 5 weeks.
Start date: 14 August 2014.
Deadline for applications: 18 July 2014.
Fee: £1,125