Online Pre-sessional English PSE courses
You can choose to take a fully online pre-sessional English course. This means that you can study from the comfort of your own home. Our online courses cover similar course content as our Aberdeen Campus Courses. We have worked hard to make our online courses an engaging and interactive experience. However, for those of you that have less proficient speaking and listening skills we recommend that you choose our Aberdeen Campus Courses so that you get that fully ‘immersive’ experience.
Additional Support Once Your Academic Studies Have Started
As a PSE student you will be eligible to take additional free English skills classes. The Language Centre delivers a wide range of support including academic writing and bespoke courses that focus more specifically on the demands of different degree programmes. For more information, visit the In-Sessional Academic English Skills Support page.
Next online Pre-sessional English courses:
2024 Autumn
5 weeks PSE - course dates 4 November 2024 – 6 December 2024 (application deadline 4 October 2024)
2025 Summer
10 weeks PSE - Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
5 weeks PSE - Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
2025 Autumn
5 weeks PSE - Nov 2025 - Dec 2025
We close for new applications four weeks before the course starts.
Join our online live chat events to find out more:
5 weeks PSE - link to follow
FAQ's
- Which certificates can I use to apply for the online course?
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Postgraduate
You can submit up to two certificates in order to meet the entry requirements.
30-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B1 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B1 Duolingo Overall
4.5
47
Pass 4.5
54+
47
Pass 75 Listening
4.5
47
33 4.5
10+
47
33 75 Reading
4.5
47
33 4.5
8+
47
33 75 Writing
4.5
47
33 4.5
15+
47
33 75 Speaking
4.5
47
33 4.5
15+
47
33 75 20-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B1 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B1 Duolingo Overall
5.0
52
High Pass 5.0
64+
52
High Pass 90 Listening
5.0
52
38 5.0
14+
52
38 90 Reading3
5.0
52
38 5.0
12+
52
38 90 Writing
5.0
52
38 5.0
17+
52
38 90 Speaking
5.0
52
38 5.0
17+
52
38 90 10-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B2 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B2
Duolingo Overall
5.5
57
Pass 5.5
72+
57
Pass
95 Listening
5.5
59
33 5.5
17+
59
33
95 Reading
5.5
59
33 5.5
18+
59
33
95 Writing
5.5
59
33 5.5
19+
59
33
95 Speaking
5.0
52
29 5.0
17+
52
29
90 5-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B2 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B2
Duolingo Overall
6.0
59
Pass 6.0
78+
59
Pass
105 Listening
5.5
59
33 5.5
17+
59
33
95 Reading
5.5
59
33 5.5
18+
59
33
95 Writing
5.5
59
33 5.5
19+
59
33
95 Speaking
5.5
59
33 5.5
20+
59
33
95 Undergraduate
You can submit up to two certificates in order to meet the entry requirements.
30-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B1 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B1 Duolingo
Overall
4.5
47
Pass B1 4.5
54+
47
Pass B1 70 Listening
4.5
47
33 4.5
10+
47
33 70 Reading
4.5
47
33 4.5
8+
47
33 70 Writing
4.5
47
33 4.5
15+
47
33 70 Speaking
4.5
47
33 4.5
15+
47
33 70 20-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B1 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B1 Duolingo Overall
5.0
52
High Pass 5.0
64+
52
High Pass 75 Listening
4.5
47
38 4.5
10+
47
38 75 Reading33
4.5
47
38 4.5
8+
47
38 75 Writing
4.5
47
38 4.5
15+
47
38 75 Speaking
4.5
47
38 4.5
15+
47
38 75 10-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B1 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B2 Duolingo Overall
5.0
52
Pass 5.0
64+
52
Pass 90 Listening
5.5
59
33 5.5
17+
59
33 95 Reading
5.5
59
33 5.5
18+
59
33 95 Writing
5.0
52
33 5.0
17+
52
33 90 Speaking
5.0
52
29 5.0
17+
52
29 90 5-week Pre Sessional English
UKVI IELTS
UKVI PTE
UKVI Language Cert B2 IELTS
TOEFL iBIT
PTE
Language Cert B2 Duolingo Overall
5.5
59
Pass 5.5
72+
59
Pass 95 Listening
5.5
59
33 5.5
17+
59
33 95 Reading
5.5
59
33 5.5
18+
59
33 95 Writing
5.5
59
33 5.5
19+
59
33 95 Speaking
5.5
59
33 5.5
20+
59
33 95 - How can I apply for a course?
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- Please complete the application form and the terms & conditions document.
- Submit the form and the terms & conditions document to lc-application-submission@abdn.ac.uk along with a copy of your language and certificate, passport and proof of payment. In order for us to process the payment we must receive the full course fees. If possible, please submit the application in MS word format.
Please note that you will not be able to change your course, withdraw or receive a refund for the course you have applied for after the applications have closed.
Course Applications Open Applications Close 10 weeks Open for applications 17 May 2024 5 weeks Open for applications 21 June 2024 5 weeks Open for applications 4 October 2024
Payment Methods
- You can pay by credit card, debit card or Paypal via our online store. Please note payment for the autumn 5 week online course opens 1 May 2024.
- Bank transfer details can be found on the application form.
- What are the dates and fees?
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Course Induction Course Starts Course Ends Fee 10 weeks TBA 17 June 2024 23 August 2024 £3,800 (deposit £760) 5 weeks TBA 22 July 2024 23 August 2024 £1,900 (deposit £380) 5 weeks TBA 4 November 2024 6 December 2024 £1,900 (deposit £380) The deposit is not refundable. We ask that you pay the full fees prior to the start of the course.
- What is required to study online?
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Please ensure that you meet the following system requirements:
Hardware
· A stable Internet connection
· A computer fulfilling the software requirements outlined below
· Speakers or headphones and a microphone connected to your PC
· A webcam set up on your PCSoftware
· The online course is designed to work best with Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome
· A PDF reader such as Adobe Reader or Foxit Reader
· A .docx file compatible office suite (as a student of the University of Aberdeen you are able to access Office 365 for free, use this link Microsoft Office to find out more)Digital skills
· You should be familiar with using emails and Microsoft Word or similar
· You should be able to search the internet and be able to use online meeting software - Can I switch from an online to an Aberdeen campus course?
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Please note that you will not be able to switch from an online course to an Aberdeen campus based course after the applications have closed.
Course On-Campus Application Close Online Application Close 10 weeks 24 May 2024 17 May 2024 5 weeks 28 June 2024 21 June 2024 10 weeks 13 September 2024 N/A 5 weeks N/A 4 October 2024 - What should I do if I am a sponsored student?
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We require a sponsorship letter which specifies that it is for the University of Aberdeen online/on-campus pre-sessional course prior to the start of the course.
If you start your course and have not provided the official sponsor letter or we do not receive payment of your tuition fees from your sponsor fees, you will be invoiced in person.
- What is the last day that I can apply for the course?
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Please note that you will not be able to change your course, withdraw, or receive a refund for the course you have applied for after the applications have closed.
Course On-Campus Application Close Online Application Close 10 weeks 24 May 2024 17 May 2024 5 weeks 28 June 2024 21 June 2024 Course On-Campus Application Close Online Application Close 10 weeks 13 September 2024 N/A 5 weeks N/A 4 October 2024