Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional
Edge Hill University
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Our Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course is designed for MRes, PhD or Professional Doctorate applicants at Edge Hill University whose first language is not English. If you possess an IELTS score half a band lower (overall or in one or two elements) than the standard entry criteria required for your intended postgraduate research programme, the Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course is ideal.The innovative programme, designed and delivered between the Graduate School and the Language ...Read more

Our Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course is designed for MRes, PhD or Professional Doctorate applicants at Edge Hill University whose first language is not English. If you possess an IELTS score half a band lower (overall or in one or two elements) than the standard entry criteria required for your intended postgraduate research programme, the Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course is ideal.

The innovative programme, designed and delivered between the Graduate School and the Language Centre, will enhance your academic English skills, particularly academic writing, while introducing you to the key concepts required for postgraduate research. You will focus on producing a segment of your literature review in your chosen research area. This can feed directly into your studies on completion of the course.

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54/101
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54th

Entry requirements

If you have applied to join a postgraduate research programme at Edge Hill University and your first language is not English, this Postgraduate Research Pre-Sessional course could be ideal to enhance your academic writing, reading and speaking skills in English. You should have an IELTS score, or equivalent, which is half a band lower than the required entry level, either overall or in one or two elements.

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£1,760 overall

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Please note that the fee for the Postgraduate Pre-sessional four week course will be deducted from the first year MRes or PhD fee, if you successfully pass this course and continue directly with your studies.

Students from Other UK

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£1,760 overall

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Please note that the fee for the Postgraduate Pre-sessional four week course will be deducted from the first year MRes or PhD fee, if you successfully pass this course and continue directly with your studies.

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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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