Applying to Liverpool Hope University? The pre-sessional course can help to boost your English skills and language confidence, and help you progress into our university.
The online course is delivered by the Oxford International Digital Institute, and highlights include:
- 6, 12 or 16 weeks available
- Daily live sessions and lectures
- Assessments and feedback
- Progress into Liverpool Hope University
The Online Pre-Sessional English course aims to improve your Academic English language level to the standard you require for your chosen degree programme. You can study this over 6, 12 or 16 weeks. The length of the course is designed to match with your current English language level – and help take you to the next step.
6 week course
- 29th April - 7th June 2024
- 13th May - 21st June 2024
- 27th May - 5th July 2024
- 10th June - 19th July 2024
- 24th June - 2nd August 2024
- 8th July - 16th August 2024
- 22nd July - 30th August 2024
- 5th August - 13th September 2024
12 week course
- 29th April - 19th July 2024
- 27th May - 16th August 2024
- 10th June - 30th August 2024
16 week course
- 29th April - 16th August 2024
What does the course involve?
- 10 hours of online classes per week (Monday - Friday, 2 hours per week)
- Access to Virtual Learning Campus for additional guided learning
- Customised study throughout the course
- 1:1 tutorials available where required
The Online Pre-Sessional English course will improve your understanding and use of the English language and academic skills for university-level study. At the end of your course you will have improved in the following areas:
Writing
- Write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts
Reading
- Demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts
Speaking
- Express oneself effectively and improve presentation skills
Listening
- Have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes
Digital literacy
- Know how to navigate digital tools such as a Virtual Learning Environment and communicate with peers and teachers online
Mediation
- Gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, evaluate one’s work critically and engage actively in academic settings
Undergraduate
| Course length |
Entry level |
Exit level |
Fee |
| 16 weeks |
IELTS 4.5*(4.0) |
IELTS 6.0*(5.5) |
£3,051 |
| 12 weeks |
IELTS 5.0*(4.5) |
IELTS 6.0*(5.5) |
£2,331 |
| 6 weeks |
IELTS 5.5*(5.0) |
IELTS 6.0*(5.5) |
£1,431 |
*No component below
Postgraduate
| Course length |
Entry level |
Exit level |
Fee |
| 16 weeks |
IELTS 5.0*(4.5) |
IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
£3,051 |
| 12 weeks |
IELTS 5.5*(5.0) |
IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
£2,331 |
| 6 weeks |
IELTS 6.0*(5.5) |
IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
£1,431 |
*No component below
