Develop your English language skills
We offer two English language focused academic courses of study:
- The BA (Hons) English Language is intended for students for whom English is not their first, or native, language but will assist them in their progression towards proficiency in English.
- The MEd Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is intended those who want to teach English as a second, foreign or additional language.
In addition, in order to cater for the needs of students whose first language is not English, we offer Pre-Sessional English courses to enable students to meet the English language entry requirements for their chosen programme at UWS.
We also offer In-Sessional English modules for students who are currently studying on any UWS programmes, and who would like to continue developing their English language skills.
All courses and classes are taught by highly-qualified and experienced English language teachers. Both online and on-campus study options are available, with a maximum class size of 20 students in each group.
Pre-Sessional English
Our 5-week and 10-week Pre-Sessional English courses normally take place between May and August, with online and on-campus study options available. We also offer longer courses for students who need more time to achieve the required level. For more information about Pre-Sessional English study options, please follow the links below:
In-Sessional English Modules
The following modules are available in both trimesters for students who want to develop their English skills while undertaking any study programme at UWS:
- English for Academic Purposes - designed to improve students' academic English, with a specific emphasis on academic writing and formal presentations.
- English Language Skills at different levels - designed to develop both academic English and the ability to use English in authentic contexts, building on the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
- Cultural Studies for Learners of English - designed to improve students language skills and to deepen their understanding of cultural topics.
With each module, students attend one 3-hour workshop per week (usually from 09.00-12.00 or 13.00-16.00), and complete additional tasks in their own time, which are supported through the university’s virtual learning environment, Aula. To find out more about the content and assessment of each module, please contact us: Englishlanguage@uws.ac.uk
Tuition Fees
If a module is part of your current study programme, there is no extra cost to enrol. Free places are also available to the first 50 students who enrol on English language modules each term. Other students can enrol on these modules by paying the standard single-module fee.
For more information, or to register for an additional English language module, please email englishlanguage@uws.ac.uk.
Last updated: 30/09/2025