Pre-sessional English Courses for Postgraduates

The Pre-sessional English Courses for Postgraduates are for international students who hold an offer to study a postgraduate degree at UCL and need to meet their English language requirement.

They provide you with a high level of support with academic and language skills and prepare you to study for a degree at UCL.

Why choose Pre-sessional English at UCL?

A global top 10 university: we’re ninth in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Prepare and integrate: develop the academic skills in English you’ll need to study a degree at UCL and be introduced to the UCL community before you start your degree.

Route to success: 99% of 2024 students are now studying on a UCL postgraduate degree.

Exceptional English language preparation: successfully completing this course satisfies UCL's English language requirement for postgraduate degrees.

Quality teaching: you will be taught by an approachable and dedicated tutor who will prepare you for your studies at UCL.

London’s Global University: you’ll be joining a welcoming, supportive environment of international students and staff.