Presessional English courses
- English and Academic Skills (EAS) Presessional Programme
The English & Academic Skills (EAS) Presessional Course is the first step towards your undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Birmingham. Successful completion of the Presessional course components (including the EAP and BME where necessary) will allow you to progress onto your academic programme without having to retake IELTS
The EAS Presessional course runs from September.
- Birmingham Foundation Academy (BFA) Presessional English Programme
If you hold an offer for a Birmingham Foundation Academy Programme you may now apply to study on the BFA Presessional English Programme. On successful completion of the 10-week or 6-week course you can transfer to the Academy in September 2012 without needing to re-take IELTS. If your current level of English is below our 6-week or 10-week presessional requirements you could also consider doing our 42, 31 or 20-week courses which start in September, January and April respectively.
The BFA Presessional English Programme runs from May.
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Presessional Programme:
20, 15, 10 and 6 week courses. Preparation for academic study at the University of Birmingham. Students with conditional offers have the option of attending one of these courses instead of retaking IELTS.
The EAP Presessional runs from May.
- Business Management English (BME) Presessional Programme:
A preparatory academic programme for postgraduates with conditional offers to study at the Birmingham Business School. The BME covers a range of business-related subjects and is offered in 19, 15, 10 and 6-week courses. This programme is also suitable for business professionals.
The BME Presessional runs from May.
- International Foundation Year Programme (IFP)
- From Autumn 2012, the International Foundation Programme will be replaced by the ‘Birmingham Foundation Academy’.
- Study Year Abroad programme:
Experience of studying in the UK as part of an undergraduate degree. Courses of up to 1 year with English and academic modules, often providing credits towards a home degree.
- Three-week Academic English Skills
For students who wish to develop their language skills and experience English culture for 6 weeks and/or 3 weeks during the summer. Can be combined with other courses for a longer period of study.
