Pre-sessional English
Prepare for your main academic course at UAL
Studying a Pre-sessional course will enable you to improve your language skills and learn the vital academic skills to succeed at UAL. If you complete your Pre-sessional course and pass your assessments, you can progress to your main academic course at UAL.
Our Pre-sessional courses are accredited by BALEAP.
Applications for 2023 are now open
- Choose your course and learn how to apply.
- Get the Pre-sessional 2023 digital brochure [PDF 822KB].
- Read UAL’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Pre-sessional at UAL:
More than a language course
Join a UAL community wherever you are
You will join an engaging course taught by supportive, experienced tutors. For online courses, you do not need to travel to London.
We can accept a variety of English language tests with applications. Entry requirements can be found on our courses pages.
Which Pre-sessional course is best for me?
There are different types of Pre-sessional course that you can choose from, based on the English language preparation you need. Find out which course is right for you.
On campus Pre-sessional courses
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Pre-sessional art club work 2021: Intuitive by Siyan Lu
9 week Pre-sessional On Campus
For applicants who want to study on campus and need to improve their English level by 0.5 IELTS bands (or equivalent).
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Pre-sessional art club 2021: Eye-catching by Wenhao Wang
Unconditional Pre-sessional On Campus
A 5 week intensive English course on campus for UAL offer holders who already meet their language requirement.
Online Pre-sessional courses
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Pre-sessional art club work 2021: Enthusiasm by Gary
19 Week Pre-sessional Online
For applicants who need to improve their English level by 1.5 IELTS bands (or equivalent).
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Pre-sessional art club work 2021: Elegant by Tomio
13 Week Pre-sessional Online
For applicants who want to study online and need to improve their English level by 1.0 IELTS bands (or equivalent).
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Pre-sessional art club work 2021: Bird by Stilwell
9 Week Pre-sessional Online
For applicants who want to study online and need to improve their English level by 0.5 IELTS bands (or equivalent).
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Pre-sessional art club work 2021: Enthusiasm by Xinyue Zhou
Pre-Foundation English Online
For applicants with a conditional offer for a UAL Foundation Diploma or Level 3 Introduction course, who need to improve their English by 0.5 IELTS bands (or equivalent).
More information
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Work by Sarah Tibbles | BA Textile Design 2021
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Image credit: UAL Language-Art Project 2022
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UAL Language-Art Project 2022
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Scoliosis Artwork by Amy Matthews BA (Hons) Graphic Communication Design 2021
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Work by Emilion Sannie | BA Interior and spatial design 2021
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Pre-sessional student profile: Keun Hee Choi. Image credit: Spoon Shao
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Tomio Mitomi - Image credit: Spoon Shao
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Pre-sessional student Wenhao Wang at CSM. Image credit: Spoon Shao.
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Hear more about our pre-sessional English classes from one of the students who has taken the course. Spaces are sill open for summer 2023. Ask us any questions,...