Pre-sessional courses
Our pre-sessional courses offer the best possible preparation for your studies at the University of Bristol.
If you hold an undergraduate or postgraduate offer from us, these pre-sessional courses will provide the academic and language skills you need to succeed. You will take charge of your own development, gaining confidence and independence.
We offer 10-week and 6-week courses, designed to suit students with a range of language abilities.
Our pre-sessional courses will help you develop skills and strategies to:
- meet the expectations of your chosen academic programme
- communicate in a range of academic contexts
- succeed in a UK higher education context
- identify goals and monitor your learning.
Both online and on-campus courses offer an equally high-quality experience. Whichever option you choose, you will benefit from live taught sessions, interaction with peers, personalised feedback and opportunities to participate in academic life.
Online and on-campus study
Information about our course options, including the dates, content and workload.
Read about online and on-campus study.
Entry requirements
Our courses are suitable for international students with a range of language abilities.
Find out which pre-sessional course would most benefit you.
How to apply
Visit our application page for information on applying to a pre-sessional course.
The environment of the course is excellent. I love my tutors because they always make the atmosphere nice and comfortable so we can speak English confidently. They provide useful knowledge and life experience. We also have to co-operate with our peers and make presentations, skills I think can help our careers in the future.
Ask a question
Email: cald-pre-sessional@bristol.ac.uk.
Visas
Visit the Student Visas page for pre-sessional visa and CAS information.
Accommodation
Visit the Accommodation Office page for information on accommodation fees, tenancy dates and applications.