Entry requirements, fees, start dates and length of study
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes English language entry requirements
The entry requirements for our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses are based on your most recent Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores and the English language requirements for the degree course you plan to study at Sheffield Hallam University.
Examples of SELTs accepted by Sheffield Hallam University are IELTS for UKVI and Pearson PTE Academic UKVI. These are the only qualifications that can be used in applications for a Student Visa to study a Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses at Sheffield Hallam University.
Course start dates and fees
We offer a range of start dates for our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses. Your start date depends on the English language requirements for your degree and your current Secure English Language Test (SELT) score.
Please see your Sheffield Hallam University degree offer letter for information on deposits, payments of fees, and the refund policy.
Select the start date of your degree course from the options below to view the relevant pre-sessional English courses:
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2023
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses starting in January/February 2024
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses
For undergraduate and postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2023
These courses will be delivered face-to-face in Sheffield.
| IELTS for UKVI score required for your SHU degree | Pre-sessional course length | IELTS for UKVI score required for the Pre-sessional course | Pre-sessional course dates | Pre-sessional course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 15 weeks | 4.5 (no more than one skill at 4.0) | 08/05/2023–18/08/2023 |
£4,800 |
| 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 12/06/2023–18/08/2023 |
£3,200 |
| 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) | 17/07/2023–18/08/2023 | £1,600 |
| 6.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 15 weeks | 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 08/05/2023–18/08/2023 |
£4,800 |
| 6.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 5.5 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 12/06/2023–18/08/2023 |
£3,200 |
| 6.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) | 17/07/2023–18/08/2023 | £1,600 |
| 7.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 15 weeks | 5.5 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 08/05/2023–18/08/2023 |
£4,800 |
| 7.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 6.0 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 12/06/2023–18/08/2023 |
£3,200 |
| 7.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 6.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) | 17/07/2023–18/08/2023 | £1,600 |
For undergraduate and postgraduate courses starting in January/February 2024
These courses will be delivered face-to-face in Sheffield.
| IELTS for UKVI score required for your SHU degree | Pre-sessional course length | IELTS for UKVI score required for the Pre-sessional course | Pre-sessional course dates | Pre-sessional course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 5.0 (minimum of 4.5 in each skill) | 25/09/23–01/12/23 |
£3,300 |
| 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in each skill) |
30/10/23–01/12/23 |
£1,650 |
| 6.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 5.5 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) | 25/09/23–01/12/23 | £3,300 |
| 6.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 6.0 (minimum of 5.0 in each skill) | 30/10/23–01/12/23 |
£1,650 |
| 7.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 10 weeks | 6.0 (minimum of 4.5 in each skill) | 25/09/23–01/12/23 |
£3,300 |
| 7.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) | 5 weeks | 6.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) | 30/10/23–01/12/23 |
£1,650 |
Find out more
To find out more, including information on how to apply for one of the intakes detailed above, please visit about our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes course page.