10-Week (July) and 6-Week courses

Our summer pre-sessional courses are designed to help you improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course at The University of Manchester.

Who can join

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • Study location: Online or on-campus
  • Entry requirements: Requirements depend on your academic course and current English language scores.

Check if your course accepts pre-sessional options by reviewing the entry requirements by academic School below:

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

English Language Qualifications

Select your qualification to view entry requirements. If your qualification isn’t listed, contact us at presessional@manchester.ac.uk.

How to apply

  • If you’re eligible, your pre-sessional course will appear as a condition in your student portal.
  • If it doesn’t, contact the admissions team for your academic course. Find their details on our study pages.

What you’ll need

  • A computer or laptop to access course materials, whether you’re studying online or on campus.

Important for online study

  • If you’re on a student visa, UKVI rules don’t allow you to study online while in the UK.
  • If you need a visa, you must complete the course from outside the UK.
  • Travelling to the UK during the course will result in withdrawal.

Booking conditions