Pre-sessional courses at the University of Bath
If you have received an offer to study at Bath but you need to improve your English first, here is how the pre-sessional English (PSE) programme can help.
Pre-sessional Programme
We offer courses to help you improve your English and academic skills before you start your studies at Bath.
Our courses
Find out about the courses we offer and how they will help you onto the degree programme you want, IELTS entry points and how to apply.
Choosing your Pre-sessional course
Find out about the pre-sessional English (PSE) programme: the courses we offer, their entry points and how to apply.
Student view
Learn about our students' experiences of studying with us.
Pre-sessional English course student view: Li Nan
Li Nan (Beverly) from China, MSc in Business Analytics.
Pre-sessional English course student view: Toshiaki Masumoto
Toshiaki Masumoto from Japan, MA in International Education and Globalisation.
Pre-sessional English course student view: Yuxiang Liu
Yuxiang Liu (Adam) from China, MSc in Modern Building Design.
Useful information
Find out about visas, your accommodation options and our extra-curricular activity programme.
Living in the city of Bath and the South West
Students make up around a quarter of the city of Bath's population. Find out what Bath and the South West have to offer you as a student living here.
Safety and security at the University
Bath offers one of the safest University campuses and cities in the UK. Find out what our Security team does to make the University as safe as possible.
Accommodation Information for Pre-sessional Students
What you need to know for your 5 or 10 week pre-sessional course at the University.
Visas
Find out which visa type you need, how to apply and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.
Preparing for study at Bath
If you've received an offer to study at Bath but you need to improve your English language and academic skills first, we can help you.
Our programme is delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, working closely with our academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University.
The Pre-sessional Programme is a part of the Skills Centre.
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our courses and support please email us and we shall be happy to help you.