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English for University Studies (EUS) This full-time course has four entry points and is for international students who need to improve their level of English before entering a UK university at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level and/or who want to improve their level of general English with an academic focus.
Academic English Language Support Programme A programme of free academic English skills classes is provided for all full-time international students who are enrolled in Swansea University courses. Classes run from October to June during lunch breaks.
Pre-Sessional Programme This full-time course has two entry points and is for international students who have attended the English for University Studies programme and need more language training; have a minimum English Language level of IELTS no lower than 0.5 below the entry requirement for their chosen academic programme of study; meet the English language entry requirements for University but wish to improve their Study Skills and have a period of orientation before starting their University course.
Accommodation International students coming to study on a course with ELTS will need to arrange a place to live. The University’s Residential Services can help. All first year undergraduate international students can be given places in University accommodation if they apply early enough and are staying for a full academic year from September. Residential Services will help to find suitable accommodation for students coming for shorter periods. www.swansea.ac.uk/accommodation
Pre-Sessional LLM Programme This full-time course has two entry points and is for Law students who need to improve their English for Legal Purposes and have a period of orientation before starting the degree course. Pre-Masters English for Business Programme This full-time course has three entry points and is for international students who are seeking to improve English levels and have a period of orientation before starting a Pre-masters Management Programme with the International College Wales Swansea (ICWS). All applicants for the Pre-Masters Business Programme must have a minimum Secure English Language Test (SELT) score of 5.5 IELTS or equivalent and give evidence of a first degree, three year diploma, or equivalent qualification.
Assessment Students will be assessed via a portfolio based, continuous assessment method and final exam. The programmes have been redesigned to offer all students the opportunity to experience the demands of studying in the UK academic culture at a level appropriate to their English skills. Application You can apply for all ELTS courses here: www.swansea.ac.uk/elts Contact us
General Intensive Summer course This full-time course has two entry points and can be studied for two, four or six weeks. It is for students who wish to improve their level of General English. The course has 22 hours of organised study per week. Classes are offered at all levels from elementary to advanced. In addition to General English and Communication Skills, students can choose from a variety of options, such as, Business English, Life in Britain, Current Affairs. Visits to local places of interest and social events are included in the programme.
ELTS, Emily Phipps Building, Hendrefoelan Student Village, Swansea SA2 7NB UK Tel: ++ 44 (0) 1792 602544
E-mail elts@swansea.ac.uk
Web: www.swansea.ac.uk/elts
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Tailor-made programmes ELTS can design and deliver specific programmes for groups of students on request. The content and duration of the courses can be specified by the client and designed in collaboration with ELTS staff.
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Manchester Birmingham Cardiff SWANSEA
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English Language Training Services (ELTS) www.swansea.ac.uk/elts
Welcome to English Language Training Services If you need to improve your English language and study skills before starting your studies, or you need support while studying on Swansea University programmes, ELTS offers a range of British Council accredited English study programmes in multi-national classes of up to 18 students. All members of the ELTS team are qualified professionals with many years experience of delivering high quality English language learning and training to students from all over the world. ELTS is located in the Emily Phipps Building, which is set in beautiful woodland only 10 minutes by bus from the main campus and the city centre. The language centre caters to all student needs with a student study lounge, prayer room, library facilities and catering, which provides halal, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan food. As fully enrolled members of the University, ELTS students have full access to library, computing and sports facilities as well as the full range of Student Services, including the International Student Advisory Service (ISAS).
Entry Requirements
Programme Dates and Fees
Current level IELTS
Current level CEFR
Required level IELTS
Current level CEFR
Programme
Period of study
4.0
B1
5.5
B2
English for University Study (EUS)
January September
4.5
B1
5.5
B2
EUS
April - September
5.0
B1
5.5
B2
EUS
July - September
4.0
B1
6.0
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
October September
4.5
B1
6.0
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
January September
5.0
B1
6.0
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
March September
5.5
B2
6.0
B2
Pre-Sessional
July - September
4.5
B1
6.5
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
October September
5.0
B1
6.5
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
January September
5.5
B2
6.5
B2
EUS & Pre-Sessional
March September
6.0
B2
6.5
B2
Pre-Sessional
July - September
5.0
B1
7.0
C1
EUS & Pre-Sessional
October September
5.5
B2
7.0
C1
EUS & Pre-Sessional
January September
6.0
B2
7.0
C1
EUS & Pre-Sessional
March September
6.5
B2
7.0
C1
Pre-Sessional
July - September
Packaged Offer: Pre-Sessional and Academic Course We can offer you a combined CAS if your IELTS score is 0.5 below the required level and you are not less than 0.5 in any of the four bands: n n
If you successfully complete the 10 week Pre-Sessional programme you will not need to take another English test and you will automatically move on to your degree course You can apply for one student visa to include both the Pre-Sessional and academic course, therefore you save money on a visa extension.
Programme
Start
End
Fees (2011 - 2012)
English for University Studies
October
December
£2300
January
March
£2300
April
June
£2300
July
September
£2300
July
September
£2300
August
September
£1150
July
September
£2320
August
September
£1160
October
December
£2300
January
March
£2300
April
June
£2300
(6 weeks) - 1st week of July
2nd week of August £1200
(4 weeks) - 3rd week of July
2nd week of August £800
(2 weeks) -Final week of July
2nd week of August £400
Pre-sessional courses Pre-sessional LLM courses Pre-Masters Business English
General Intensive Summer English courses
You are guaranteed progression onto your undergraduate/postgraduate course provided you satisfy the attendance requirements and successfully complete the continuous assessments. However, if you do not successfully achieve the ELTS in-house assessment standard specified, then the advice of ELTS and the approval of the appropriate faculty committee will be sought to identify an appropriate way forward.