Pre-sessional course

King’s College London

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Applications for Pre-sessional courses now open!
The Pre-sessional course is a full-time English preparation course for international and EU students who hold an offer for a degree at King's. It aims to improve your academic English and introduce you to the UK education system so that you're fully prepared for your degree.
The Pre-sessional course is ideal if you are a non-native English speaker, have received an offer to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at King’s and need to improve your level of English language to meet the requirements of your degree offer.
With the Pre-sessional course being highly sought-after, we also offer a Combined Pre-sessional course as an alternative for students who want to start their studies online before arriving in London.
Download the course information sheet, a printable version of the information on this web page:
15-week Pre-sessional
10-week Pre-sessional
6-week Pre-sessional

Key benefits
Introduction to the UK academic culture
Improved ability to use academic English appropriately and effectively at university level
Focus on improving your linguistic and academic skills required for successful study at King's
Expand your vocabulary
Unrivalled location in the heart of London

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Location

Start date

London
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Strand, WC2R 2LS

Start date

On request

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Subjects

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Course programme

Year 1

The Pre-sessional course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and classes, and you are expected to dedicate time to self-study and independent research tasks. You will be assigned a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to receive individual advice on your progress.

For the final stage of the course, students progressing to King's Business School will be grouped together and follow materials specific to Business.

You will study the following:

English for Academic Purposes

help you to develop your academic essay writing, language, and research skills, as well as your critical reading and listening abilities.

Seminar and Presentation Skills

Classes also help you to develop your oral skills, focusing on your ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, to present and defend a position, and to listen and respond to other people’s ideas.

Tutorials

Students’ progress is monitored carefully. Regular tutorials are arranged throughout the course, during which tutors give students feedback on student' progress.

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