Pre-sessional English Programme (PEP) – Research Degrees
Overview Updated 22/07/2019
The University of Northampton Pre-sessional English Programme (PEP) for research degree students is designed to develop your confidence and competence as a user of English at the level needed for research degree study.
Successful completion of the programme will demonstrate that you have met the University of Northampton’s English language entry criteria for research degree study.
Course
Highlights
- Demonstrate that you have met the University of Northampton's English language entry criteria.
- Build your confidence, competence and level of English language speaking.
Additional
Information
Your study
With a focus on academic English, the programme aims to improve your language skills using materials and activities that are relevant and meaningful for progression to research degree study. This keeps your experience engaging, whilst equipping you with the linguistic competence to interrogate published academic works and to articulate complex ideas with confidence and accuracy.
Course Details
Key features
- improve your English to the level needed for progression to a postgraduate research degree
- study using authentic and relevant academic materials and learning activities
- engage with the university’s research community through a range of structured opportunities
- benefit from regular feedback, including individual tutorials and Personal Progress Reports
- complete private study tasks that focus on your own research ideas
- extend your familiarity with the process of completing a postgraduate research degree
Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
Enquire online
Online enquiry form
Applying for 2019
Facebook Applicant Group
Office hours:
Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
For more information on what you will need to apply for the Pre-sessional English Programme, please visit our How to Apply page.
Course Content
Fees & Funding
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Updated 22/07/2019
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Course
Highlights
- Demonstrate that you have met the University of Northampton's English language entry criteria.
- Build your confidence, competence and level of English language speaking.
*Course data provided by Unistats