ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (8 MONTH)

Program Overview

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English as a Foreign Language (8 Months)

Overview

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) pre-sessional courses are available for prospective postgraduate students. These courses improve your English language and academic study skills.

Mode of Study:

Full-time (available as a year-long programme)

Duration:

8 months

Course Details

Eight-month pre-sessional course

Offer for a degree course at + IELTS 4.5 with no skill below 4.5

Students on the 8-month English language programme will receive two Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) letters - one for the English language course and one for their degree programme (on the assumption of passing the Edinburgh Napier University language exam). You will be expected to hold the academic entry requirements for your degree programme at the start of the 8-month English language programme.

We also offer 4, 6 and 12 week pre-sessional English language courses throughout the year, as well in-session English study support classes.

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements for English as a Foreign Language?

Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.

• IELTS 4.5, with no skill below 4.5.

International Students

We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.

• Entry requirements by country

Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:

• BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
• All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.

Admissions Policies

We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.

• Undergraduate admissions policies
• Postgraduate admissions policies

Fees & Funding

The course fees you'll pay and the funding available to you will depend on a number of factors including your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you are studying. We also have a number of bursaries and scholarships available to our students.

• Undergraduate student fees and funding information
• Postgraduate student fees and funding information
• International student fees and funding information

Careers

The pre-sessional courses are for students who have applied to one of our programmes.

On success completion of the course you can progress on to your chosen course.

Program Outline

It aims to improve English language and academic study skills. The program offers a year-long (September entry) or 8-month (January entry) option. It also includes 4, 6, and 12-week courses.

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Careers:

The pre-sessional courses are for students who have applied to one of Edinburgh Napier University's programs. Upon successful completion of the course, students can progress to their chosen course.

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Other:

• The program includes opportunities to immerse oneself in Edinburgh and Scotland's culture through visits to tourist attractions and historic sites.
• Practical help is provided to settle into life in a new city.
• The pre-sessional courses are designed to suit a range of abilities.
• Students on the 8-month English language program will receive two Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) letters - one for the English language course and one for their degree program (on the assumption of passing the Edinburgh Napier University language exam).
• The program offers 4, 6, and 12-week pre-sessional English language courses throughout the year, as well as in-session English study support classes.