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Pre-Sessional English Language

University of Chester

University Centre Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Foundation / Pathway · English as Second Language (ESL)
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 900
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description Pre-sessional English language and academic skills development course is for international students who need to meet an English language condition for entry to degree-level study at the University of Chester. The PSE course will involve UK-based tutors teaching students in class groups of up to 15 students, online or in-person.​ There are 35 hours of learning time per week which consist of: Guided input, specific for each day, for students to work through on Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), called Moodle Live interaction with UK tutors in the form of larger group webinars and smaller group seminars conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person 1-1 tutorials conducted via Microsoft Teams or in-person with UK tutors for personalised feedback on students work Live interaction with classmates during guided input time Guided and structured independent study Weekly writing tasks with formative feedback provided Structured and guided research projects with formative feedback provided A personalised portfolio containing work from the course Exit assessments of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills which students will need to pass in order to progress onto their chosen degree programme. 5 Week Pre-sessional (4 weeks teaching + 1 week assessment) and 9 Week Pre-sessional (8 weeks teaching + 1 week assessment) courses available. Those that pass the PSE course and progress to their degree study will have the PSE fee waived by putting it towards their tuition fee. Note: Students will be offered a place on one of University of Chester's courses after an application has been submitted. This program can only be applied to in combination with an academic program for the purpose of obtaining language-specific conditional admission. Any applications submitted to these programs without an accompanying academic program will result in cancellation.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
English as Second Language (ESL)
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 900
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

University Centre Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Guildhall

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Graduate Route
Verify before applying

The Graduate Route applies after successful completion of an eligible course with a licensed student sponsor that has a track record of compliance. It is not guaranteed by attending a particular institution.

Official source

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About the Institution

With 15,000 students from 130 countries worldwide, The University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students. The university is one of the oldest higher education providers in the United Kingdom having recently celebrated its 180th year of teaching, starting off as a teacher training college back in 1839. Originally based on one campus in Chester, the university now offers more than 200 single and combined honour’s programmes across a number of specialist sites in Chester, Shrewsbury and Warrington. Courses have an emphasis on practical learning to enhance...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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