University of Sunderland

English for Academic Purposes: Pre-sessional English – Intermediate

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

Do you have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0? This English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course will improve your English language skills. It's designed to help you reach the required level of English for your main course.

You'll also gain key academic skills such as: As well as this, you'll learn all about university life in the UK. By the end, your English will be the IELTS equivalent of 6.0. This is the level you need to study most of our courses.

Key highlights

  • Improves English language skills for progression to a main degree course
  • Raises English level from IELTS 5.0 to the equivalent of 6.0
  • Develops key academic skills needed for university study
  • Introduces students to university life in the UK

Entry requirements

This course is for people who don't speak English as a first language. It's for those who have an IELTS score of 5.0 or above (or equivalent). No individual score (speaking, listening, reading, or writing) should be lower than 4.5. | If your English level is higher than IELTS 5.0, you can study the course and achieve a score 1 band higher.

You could also study one of these courses instead: | If you need any help completing your application, please contact us.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Progression to undergraduate degree study
  • Progression to postgraduate degree study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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