Language for Social Science and Arts: Politics and Society

Course overview

Improve your academic English language skills to the level needed to study a Masters degree, whilst adapting to life in the UK and at the University of Leeds.

You’ll have the chance to:

• study academic English directly relevant to sociology, social policy, politics and international studies

• experience and adapt to study in the UK ahead of your degree

• become familiar with the University facilities such as libraries, study spaces and learning platforms

• settle into Leeds before your Masters begins

• meet other students and build a community of peers.

You’ll learn how to use academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in the context of your subject area.

During this pre-sessional course you’ll be taught by expert language teachers who will introduce you to the language, texts and practices that you’ll engage with during your Masters degree.

Applying

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this pre-sessional English course depends on the IELTS requirement of your Masters course. Please check your Masters course page alongside the requirements below:

If your Masters requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5

To apply for this pre-sessional course you'll need:

• 5.5 overall with no components below 5.5

If you have an English qualification that isn’t IELTS, see our entry requirements page for other English qualifications we accept.

The minimum age for students studying on this course is 18 years old.