Pre-sessional English

Newcastle University

If you're not able to obtain the direct English language requirements for Newcastle University, this course has lower English entry requirements but still leads directly to your Newcastle University degree in September. The specific entry requirements are on the Newcastle University website.

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Key Information

Intensive language and study skills development in preparation for your postgraduate degree.
Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at Newcastle University.
Learn with students who will be studying similar subjects upon progression to university.
Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to starting your degree program.
Apply for one visa: if English language is the only outstanding condition of the university's offer, your UK visa application could include both the Pre-sessional English course and your degree.

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

Newcastle University

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Offer of a place at Newcastle University.

English Language Requirements

All Postgraduate Courses at Newcastle University have their Entry Requirements for Pre-Sessional listed on the individual course page. The band will be stated on your offer letter. If there is no Band (English Language Requirement) states on your postgraduate offer, please email us or follow the link, search for the relevant course and select 'Entry Requirements' http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/ Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. Other English language tests that are accepted by the University for entry, including Pearson PTE.

Postgraduate courses:

Degrees requires: IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all sub-skills) Band 1:IELTS 6.0 (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5)

Degrees requires IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 5.5) Band 2:IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) Band 3:IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other subskills)

Degrees requires IELTS 6.5 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other subskills): Band 4:IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills) Band 5:Not accepted

Degree requires IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-skill below 6.0): Band 6: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.0 in writing and all other sub-skills 5.5) Band 7: IELTS 6.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other sub-skills)

Degree requires IELTS 7.0 (with no sub-skill below 6.5): Band 8 and Band 9 Not accepted Degree requires IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other subskills) : Band 9 and Band 10 Not accepted

Undergraduate degrees

SAgE: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) HaSS: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and no less than 5.5 in all sub-skills) Medical Sciences: see below Faculty of Medical Science: Not accepted Undergraduate Studies: School of Biomedical Sciences: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)

Pre

-sessional English Language is NOT accepted for the following courses: MA Creative Writing
MA English Literature
MSc Language Pathology
MA Translating and Interpreting
All PGR degrees in the School of Modern Languages, except PhD/MPhil Translating and Interpreting MA History
Applied Educational Psychology Doctor of (DAppEdPsy)
PhD/MPhil in Speech Sciences
PGR Programmes in Translating and Interpreting for European Languages
MA Professional Translating for European Languages
MRes Programmes in the Medical Science Faculty
MA History of Medicine
Newcastle University Business School PGT Dual Awards with Groningen unless otherwise stated on the NU webpages.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Summer Start (July)

Programme start date : 24 July 2025 - Programme end date: 5 September 2025

Semester 1 summer: 24 July 2025 - 5 September 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 3,595.00

Accommodation

£ 1,914.00 - 12,325.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 80.00 - 425.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 6,339.00 - 17,095.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.