program description

the university of sheffield's pre-sessional english course is designed to improve students' english language and academic skills to meet the requirements for entry onto a degree program at the university. the highly qualified and experienced tutors on the course will also support students with improving their english language and academic study skills in lively and interactive classes, which will help them succeed when they join their degree program.

joining a pre-sessional english course saves students the trouble of taking multiple ielts exams before they can start their degree. if students successfully complete the assessments on the pre-sessional english course, and have otherwise met all the other conditions outlined in their offer, they can progress directly to their degree program when the course finishes. 

the course can also help students settle into life as a student in the uk, even if they've already met the english language requirements for their prospective degree program.