Pre-sessional English (5-week)

The five-week course is designed for international students who plan to study at Sussex and whose English language skills have not yet met the required level for direct entry. It is also popular with students who have already met their conditions for direct entry but would like to improve their understanding of academic language before starting their Sussex degree. The five-week Pre-sessional course consists of 21 contact hours a week, with Wednesday and Friday afternoons free for the summer social programme or self-study. The course content incorporates three aspects: academic language academic practice academic culture. These aspects are interconnected and will provide you with transferable skills. They are also linked to your final assessments and your future studies. You will be divided into groups according to your future degree programmes and broad subject areas. Each group will be taught by two tutors who cover different Academic English skills.