Our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses are offered for study on campus here in Nottingham or as online courses.

Both on campus and online courses are comparable in terms of teaching, learning and student engagement. If you are able to, we would recommend you study your pre-sessional course on campus, so you can acclimatise to being in the UK and receive the benefits of campus life before progressing to your degree course.

Please choose the correct mode of delivery when applying, as once you start a course, you cannot change (unless there are extenuating circumstances).

Academic year 2024/25

Applications are open for June, July and August 2025 courses.   

Please note that applications and all required documentation must be submitted before the advertised deadline below. Incomplete applications with missing documents (such as evidence of meeting academic conditions) will not be accepted after these deadlines. Applicants are strongly advised to apply well before the relevant deadline.   

Academic year 2025/26

Applications are open for October 2025, January and April 2026 courses.   

Please note that applications and all required documentation must be submitted before the advertised deadline below. Incomplete applications with missing documents (such as evidence of meeting academic conditions) will not be accepted after these deadlines. Applicants are strongly advised to apply well before the relevant deadline.   

Please note that we are currently reviewing our provision for under 18s and will provide an update in due course.