Pre-sessional English for Pre-Master's
University of Exeter International Study Centre
This course provides the fastest and most effective route towards reaching your required English language level. It is designed to meet your language learning needs, with classes at different levels to ensure you gain the language fluency and academic skills you need to prepare for your Pre-Master's.
This course combines 1 term of Academic English with your Pre-Master's in a single study plan, with a single CAS and no need for visa renewal.
Key Information
- Complete your Academic English and Pre-Master's with a single CAS and one visa.
- An intensive course offering rapid progress of up to the equivalent of one IELTS band per term, with start dates in June and September.
- Blend of traditional face-to-face contact and online learning.
- Access customized course content via a virtual learning environment (VLE).
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at the University of Exeter.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with nothing less than 5.0 in subskills and at least one subskill at 5.5) or equivalent.Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year 2025/26
29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Term 1: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Academic Year 2025/26
22 June 2026 - 4 September 2026
- Term 1: 22 June 2026 - 4 September 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 5,400.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 260.00 - 355.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 6,410.00 - 6,505.00
Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.