Overview

To support your learning, you’ll have access to our Language Zone – a study and resource centre for independent language learning equipped with a computer cluster for personal study, books and magazines, audio and video resources. You’ll also be able to take part in workshops, language groups and language advice drop-ins to get the most out of your studies.

Learning and teaching in Language for Politics and Society course at University of Leeds

You’ll learn how to use language appropriate for your degree to express your thoughts and ideas effectively.

To prepare you for study at a UK university, you’ll be taught in classes, lectures or practical sessions and group seminars. You’ll work individually and with others. Independent study is an important element of this course, allowing you to practise your skills, deepen your knowledge and prepare for your degree. Throughout the course, you’ll be encouraged to think critically.

Programme Structure

The curriculum for this course is developed in collaboration with your academic faculty and is informed by research in English language teaching.

You’ll focus closely on the skills you’ll need for your subject area, studying with students progressing to sociology, social policy, politics and international studies degrees. You’ll have the chance to listen to introductory academic lectures, exploring different themes over six weeks. You’ll work on understanding this content and the language used, along with core texts, through a series of language classes and seminars.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 1 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Public Relations Political Science View 153 other preparation in Public Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for this pre-sessional English course depends on the IELTS requirement of your Masters course. Please check your Masters course page alongside the requirements below:

If your Masters requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5To apply for this pre-sessional course you'll need:

A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0
One component below 6.0 allowed
No components below 5.5

If your Masters requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0To apply for this pre-sessional course you'll need:

A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5
One component below 6.5 allowed
No components below 6.0

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Language for Politics and Society.

Available Scholarships

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