Pre-sessional courses
Our pre-sessional courses offer the best possible preparation for your studies at the University of Bristol.
If you hold an undergraduate or postgraduate offer from us, these pre-sessional courses will provide the academic and language skills you need to succeed. You will take charge of your own development, gaining confidence and independence.
We offer 10-week and 6-week courses, designed to suit students with a range of language abilities.
Our pre-sessional courses will help you develop skills and strategies to:
- meet the expectations of your chosen academic programme
- communicate in a range of academic contexts
- succeed in a UK higher education context
- identify goals and monitor your learning.
Both online and on-campus courses offer an equally high-quality experience. Whichever option you choose, you will benefit from live taught sessions, interaction with peers, personalised feedback and opportunities to participate in academic life.
Online and on-campus study
Information about our course options, including the dates, content and workload.
Read about online and on-campus study.
Entry requirements
Our courses are suitable for international students with a range of language abilities.
Find out which pre-sessional would most benefit you.
How to apply
Visit our application page for information on applying to a pre-sessional course.
The pre-sessional course was especially good for developing my speaking and presentation skills. We also had essay-writing lessons, which really benefitted me, and my reading speed increased a lot. Now, I am just a bit ahead of others on my undergraduate course.
Ask a question
Email: choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)117 394 1649
Visas
Visit the Visa Services page for pre-sessional visa and CAS information.
Accommodation
Visit the Accommodation Office page for information on accommodation fees, tenancy dates and applications.