Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes
You can join one of our Pre-sessional English programmes in January, April, July or September and you will be able to study on a course for between 1 and 3 terms depending on your existing level of English and the requirements of your department. These programmes are suitable for students progressing onto undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes.
Course outline
The Foundation English programmes aim to:
- develop your English language skills to the required level for your degree course
- develop your study skills to the required level for university study
- encourage and help you develop an understanding of the academic and cultural context of university study in order for you to be fully involved in your degree course.
The primary focus is on developing your English language skills to enable you to manage degree-level study. This includes factors such as
- study skills
- reading for gist
- planning and submitting an academic project
- listening to lectures
- note-making
- giving presentations
- taking part in seminars
Students can expect to raise their English level by approximately 0.5 IELTS per term of study. So, if your current IELTS score is a 5.5 and your School of Study requires a 6.5 for entrance onto degree, you will usually be expected to take 2-terms of an English language course.
You may be required to study an English language programme if your English language level falls slightly below the entry requirement for your chosen degree. Successful completion of this course will then allow you to progress onto your chosen School of Study. Please check the minimum entry requirements for your proposed degree before applying.
Campus Information
Buckingham
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
- April
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The successful completion of any of our Foundation level courses will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree (according to the specialism of the Foundation level course).
Our Foundation courses will equip you with the vital academic and language skills needed for Buckingham’s two-year undergraduate degree.
Most students are therefore able to complete their foundation and degree programme in three calendar years.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after completion of Degree program
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Foundation entry requirements
In order to study at foundation level you will need to have undertaken 12 years of education and attained:
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 (awarded on completion of Grade 12) with four subjects at 50%.
As proof of English language proficiency you would need one of the following:
- For September start an IELTS score of 5.5, with 5.0 or above in each section
- For January start an IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 or above in each section
The grades quoted above give an indication of a typical offer; at the Admissions Tutor’s discretion alternative qualifications or gradings may be considered. All applications will be considered individually and work experience and other interdisciplinary achievements are taken into consideration when deciding upon all applications. Applicants may also be invited to interview.
Undergraduate entry requirements
In order to study at undergraduate level (Bachelor’s degree), you will normally need to have attained one of the following:
- Three A-levels at grade B or higher
- IB score of between 29 and 34 (depending on the degree subject)
- 2 scores above 65% and 2 scores above 75%
*Applicants for undergraduate Law programmes are normally expected to have achieved additional qualifications, such as a first degree.
For More Information Please Connect Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
8900 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A