English for Academic Purposes: Pre-sessional English – Pre-Intermediate Online
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-06-09 | - |
Program Overview
English for Academic Purposes: Pre-sessional English – Pre-Intermediate
Overview
This 12-week online course is for people with an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 4.5 (or equivalent). The course will help you improve your English language and academic skills and develop your knowledge of life at university in the UK. You will build on your existing knowledge of English and develop academic skills such as listening, note-taking, reading and summarising, writing essays and reports, doing research and making presentations. You'll gain a head start by learning about the University before you start your main course and reach the required level of English to be successfully accepted to the University.
Why us?
- For students who do not speak English as a first language, and who have an IELTS or equivalent score of 4.5
- Individual tutorial time to focus on your progress and help ensure your success
- 100% of students who pass the EAP course progress onto degrees at the University
- Virtual tour and library induction give you a head start on your studies
Course structure
This 12-week, online course is taught via the University's Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. You'll go to online sessions, work on tasks in your own time and practise your English in online chatrooms and group projects. Plus, you'll have weekly tutorial sessions to keep in touch with your lecturer.
When you pass the course, you'll get a Foundation Certificate of Achievement in English for Academic Purposes and have the English language skills to study your chosen course.
Course modules
You will study one module to develop your English skills for academic study in order to help you be successful on your main course. This includes the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with reference to listening skills practice, note-taking strategies, reading skills practice, vocabulary building, summarising techniques, academic written work to include essays and reports. As well as research methods, making academic presentations in English, taking part in group discussions and individual tutorials to build confidence with spoken English.
In addition, you will be well prepared for your university course with orientation sessions to help you use the library and the learning support services here at the University of Sunderland. You will build your knowledge of the UK and our local area with British Studies lectures as well as develop your lecture study skills.
Facilities
This course is delivered online so you'll need a computer and internet access to join.
Entry requirements
We don’t currently display entry requirements for Ireland. Please contact the Student Admin team.
This course is for people who do not speak English as a first language to help you improve your English and be successfully accepted to a main course at the University of Sunderland.
If you are joining a main course starting in September, you are not eligible for this distance learning course and should apply for the on campus EAP course instead.
We welcome applications from those with an IELTS or equivalent score of 4.5 or above with no individual skill score (speaking, listening, reading and writing) lower than 4. If your level of English is higher than IELTS 4.5 you can study this course and achieve a score 1.5 bands higher than your entry score.
If your IELTS or equivalent score is higher than 4.5, you can choose one of these alternative courses to improve your English language skills:
- IELTS 5.0: English for Academic Purposes: Pre-sessional English – Intermediate Online
- IELTS 5.5: English for Academic Purposes: Pre-sessional English – Upper-Intermediate Online
Fees and finance
The fee for this course is £3,100.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
Program Outline
EAP Pre-Sessional Course B Distance Learning - Analysis
Degree Overview
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Delivery Mode: Online via Canvas
- Level: Undergraduate
- Level of English required: IELTS 4.5
- Level of English achieved: IELTS 6.0 (equivalent to University of Sunderland's minimum requirement for most courses)
- Content: Focuses on developing English language and academic skills necessary for success on main program at the University of Sunderland.
- Outcomes: Prepares students for University studies by improving listening, speaking, reading, writing, research, presentation, and discussion skills. ### Outline
Modules:
- English Language Skills Development for Academic Purposes: Covers four core skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) with a focus on academic context.
Course Structure:
- Delivered through Canvas, the University's Virtual Learning Environment.
- Weekly online sessions, independent study, online forum discussions, group projects.
- Weekly tutorial sessions with dedicated lecturer.
- 360 hours of learning.
Assessments:
- Continuous assessment through assignments, participation, and a final exam.
- Foundation Certificate of Achievement in English for Academic Purposes awarded upon successful completion.
Additional Information:
- Open to students from anywhere with internet access.
- Learning materials include ebooks, journals, relevant websites, multimedia resources.
- Access to University libraries and online resources (Discover search tool). ### Assessment
- Continuous assessment through various methods:
- Assignments
- Online participation
- Group projects
- Final exam ### Teaching
- Delivery via Canvas, University's online learning platform.
- Dedicated lecturer for weekly tutorial sessions.
- Access to University libraries and learning support services. ### Careers
- Successful completion prepares students for English language requirements of most University of Sunderland programs.
- Opens doors to various undergraduate and postgraduate degree options. ### Other
- 100% of students who pass the course progress to degrees at the University.
- Virtual Learning Environment provides a head start on university studies.
- Individualized tutorial time ensures student success.
- International students can join from anywhere with internet access.
- Prepares students for UK university life with British Studies lectures and orientation sessions.
Entry Requirements:
UK and EU applicants:
- This course is for people who do not speak English as a first language and who have an IELTS or equivalent score of 4.5, or above with no individual skill score (speaking, listening, reading and writing) lower than 4.
- If your level of English is higher than IELTS 4.5, you can study this course and achieve a score 1.5 bands higher than your entry score.
- If you are unsure of your English language level, you can take a free online English test on the University of Sunderland website. ###
- International applicants (outside the UK and EU):
- We don’t currently display entry requirements for specific countries. Please contact the Student Admin team on +44 (0)191 515 3154 or email studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for more information. ##
- You must have an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 4.5 or equivalent.
- If your IELTS score is lower than 4.5, you may be able to take a pre-sessional English course at the University of Sunderland.
- The University of Sunderland accepts a variety of other English language qualifications, including TOEFL, PTE Academic, and the Cambridge English Language Assessment. ## Additional Information:
- If you are joining a main programme starting in September, you are not eligible for this distance learning course and should apply for the on campus EAP course instead.
- This course is subject to approval.
- The fee for this course is £2,990.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Note:
It is important to check the University of Sunderland website for the most up-to-date entry requirements and language proficiency requirements. The information provided here is based on the context you provided and may not be accurate.
