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Pre-sessional courses

Two female students

About our courses

The English and Study Skills - Pre-sessional - courses are open to students who are about to begin degree programmes at the University of St Andrews.

Both the 10- and 4-week courses aim to boost students' language and study skills, as well as providing an enjoyable start to an academic career at the University.

Students in class - 4week

4-week course

The 4-week course is open to both undergraduates and postgraduates who have been made an offer to study on a degree programme at the University.

Students on bench - 10week

10-week course

The 10-week course is for postgraduate students holding conditional offers for a taught Masters programme, whose IELTS scores are slightly below the required entry level.

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Pre-sessional entrants