2025/26 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Pre-sessional Academic English for Postgraduate Studies (one semester plus summer)

Programme overview

Programme code
ND-EPS/ETPD
UCAS code
Duration
32 Weeks
Method of Attendance
Full Time
Programme manager
Irene Addison-Child
Contact address
I.Addison-Child@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme
The Language Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered
The Language Centre

Entry requirements

  • If your Masters requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5, you'll need:
  • A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5
  • No components below 5.0

    If your Masters requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0, you'll need:
  • A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0
  • No components below 5.5

Programme specification

This programme is an English language pre-sessional designed to support students who either do not meet the English language requirements for their chosen postgraduate research programme or who wish to gain a better understanding of the academic language and literacy practices in their area of study.

This programme will help you develop the language skills, knowledge and understanding required for doctoral research across all fields of study. You will study core content relating to postgraduate research in a UK higher education context, alongside material from your own area of research interest, to help you develop your language competence and ability to communicate at an appropriate academic level within your chosen field of study. You will have the chance to work both individually and with others through a series of classes, seminars and tutorials.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

CodeTitleCreditsSemesterPass for Progression
ELU0057Academic English for Postgraduate Studies (AEPS) Semester 20Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
ELU3002Language for Social Science and Arts01 Jun to 31 Jul
ELU3014Language for Science and Engineering01 Jun to 31 Jul
ELU3023Language for Business (4 Week)01 Jun to 31 Jul

Last updated: 26/06/2025 09:36:02

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