If English is not your first language, you may need to improve your skills on a Pre-sessional language course before starting your degree at Sussex. Pre-sessional courses are specialist courses to prepare international and overseas students for study in UK higher education. Only those who already hold an offer to study at Sussex may apply for these courses.
There are two Pre-sessional courses: a 10-week course and a 5-week course. Which course is the right one for you will depend on your incoming language level, and the level you need to achieve for your chosen degree programme. The table below shows the length of Pre-sessional study you need, based on the gap between your current IELTS level and the English language requirement for your course at Sussex.
| IELTS gap | Pre-sessional required | 2012 dates | 2012 tuition fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall 0.5 below requirement (with no band more than 1.0 below overall requirement) |
Integrated 5-week Pre-sessional * Or Standard 5-week Pre-sessional |
6th August - 7th Sept | £1390.00 |
For example: if your offer is IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, to apply for the 5 week programme you need to have obtained an IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5.
*The integrated option is only available to Postgraduate students who have met all academic conditions of their degree programme
| IELTS gap | Pre-sessional required | 2012 dates | 2012 tuition fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall 1.5 below requirement with no band more than 1.5 below overall requirement (Please note, we cannot accept any student with any single band score below 5.0) |
Standard 10-week Pre-sessional | 2nd July - 7th Sept | £2780.00 |
For example: if your offer is IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, to apply for the 10 week programme you need to have obtained an IELTS 5.0 with no band below 5.0.
More than 1.5 below requirement in any band or overall or any band below 5.0 - enquire about Pre-Masters or General English
English language entry requirements (undergraduate)
English language entry requirements (postgraduate)
