The English & Academic Skills (EAS) Presessional Course is designed for students with an intermediate level of English or above (Minimum IELTS 4.0 in all skills) who wish to improve their knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for academic study at a UK University.
Students who successfully complete the EAS Course do not need to take the IELTS exam in order to progress to an academic programme.
The EAS programme is suitable for:
Undergraduate and postgraduate students intending to apply to, or holding either a conditional or unconditional offer from, the University of Birmingham.
PhD applicants intending to start their studies in October, January or May.
Study Abroad students.
Applicants with an offer for the International Foundation programme in Arts, Business and Law, or in Science & Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Applicants planning to study at another UK university.
The course has multiple entry points and, depending on your current level of English and your academic programme's entry requirements, you can join in October, January, April or July and study for a period of between 11 and 32 weeks.
What you will study, how you successfully complete the course and what students say about us.
The course has multiple entry points and the link above will show you which length of course you need based on your level of English and your academic programme's entry requirements.
Follow the link above to apply now for the Autumn Term (begins 26 September 2011) or a later course. The final deadline for EAS Autumn term applications is 29 August 2011 and applicants should allow sufficient time for their visa application in order to be ready to begin their studies promptly on 26 September 2011.
Our prices and term dates. You can join in October, January, April or July. You can study for a period of between 11 and 32 weeks, depending on your level of English and your academic programme's requirements
Find out more about the full and varied social programme.
Information about contacting us if you would like more information on this course.
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Students in class
Arriving for class at Elmfield House, Selly Oak
‘This course is indeed helpful. My English level has improved very much. My English grammar and use is better, my academic writing has made a remarkable progress, and my skills have improved significantly. I enjoy the interesting classes.' To read more from Haixu, click here.