ELCOS Pre-sessional courses

The Pre-Sessional courses at ELCOS are intensive academic English and study skills programmes suitable for international students who wish to study undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses at Bangor University.  ELCOS aims to facilitate students’ improvement of their academic English language and study skills, including writing in appropriate academic styles, lecture listening, reading, note-taking and speaking & presentation skills. 

Postgraduate students on the 42-week, 30-week and 20-week courses will take advanced study skills, including primary and secondary research skills, extended writing and critical thinking.

Students enrolling for any pre-sessional course must have been offered an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Bangor University, must have a minimum IELTS or equivalent score appropriate for that course.

ELCOS pre-sessional courses are designed to help you to improve your English language ability to at least IELTS 6.0 (CEFR B2) and you must reach this level by the end of your course in order to progress onto your chosen degree course. To reach this level, it is important that you attend every class, complete all homework assignments in good time and take every opportunity to practise your English skills both inside and outside the classroom.

Please note: Text books are used on most ELCOS courses, which students need to buy (normally 1 book per course but this can vary)

N.B. Students joining a department whose requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5. or equivalent, will need:
a) At least 0.5 higher than the levels specified above for the particular course you are applying for.
AND
b) To attain 65% or over in their final course assessment (and also in any individual skill as required by receiving departments).

(The above applies to all Pre-Sessional courses, but not the 4-Week Orientation Course).

Bangor University offers an Airport Pick-Up Service (from Manchester International Airport) for students attending ELCOS summer courses. For times and dates, click here.

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Course Details

September - September Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 4.0* (in all four parts) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 25th September 2017 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £9,700
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 4.5, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

September - June Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 4.5* (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 25th September 2017 to 1st June 2018
Course fee: £7,650
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.0, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

January - September Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 4.5* (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 8th January 2018 – 7th September 2018
Course fee: £7,650
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.0, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

January - June Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.0* (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 08th January 2018 to 1st June 2018
Course fee: £4,850
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

April - September Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.0* (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 16th April 2018 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £4,850
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

April - December Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 4.5* (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 16th April 2018 to 14th December 2018
Course fee: £7,650
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

June – December Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course
Course Dates: 25th June 2018 to 14th December 2018
Course Fee: £6,000
The first 11 weeks will focus mainly on language skills improvement before moving on to develop your academic skills
Download an application form To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent - see N.B. above.

June - September Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.

Course Dates: 25th June 2018 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £3,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. See N.B. above.

September - December Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.

Course Dates: 24th September 2018 to 14th December 2018
Course fee: £3,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. See N.B. above.

July - September Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5* or equivalent, with reading and writing no lower than IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 16th July 2018 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £2,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, with neither reading nor writing lower than IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). See N.B. above.

October - December Pre-sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 5.5* or equivalent, with reading and writing no lower than IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 23rd October 2017 to 15th December 2017
Course fee: £2,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, with neither reading nor writing lower than IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). See N.B. above.

 

August - September Pre-Sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 6.0* or equivalent, with only 1 element allowed below IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 13th August 2018 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £1,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no element allowed below IELTS 5.5 and only 1 element below 6.0 (unless otherwise stipulated by receiving department). See N.B. above.

November - December Pre-Sessional Course

A minimum IELTS score of 6.0* or equivalent, with only 1 element allowed below IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 20th November 2017 to 15th December 2017
Course fee: £1,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

* If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no element allowed below IELTS 5.5 and only 1 element below 6.0 (unless otherwise stipulated by receiving department). See N.B. above.

 

4 week Orientation Course (August to Sept)

This course is designed for students who have already met the requirements of their receiving departments. It gives students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the UK higher education system in general and Bangor University in particular. The course will include guided project work which will involve full use of all University facilities.
13th August 2018 to 7th September 2018
Course fee: £1,150
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.

ELCOS reserves the right to cancel courses or change their dates and prices without notice.