Summer Study Courses

English Language

Improve your English

The University of Hull provides language courses specifically designed to prepare students who do not have English as a first language and who are planning to come to the UK for undergraduate or postgraduate study.

There are courses available at both out Hull and Scarborough campuses, all of which are designed for students who either need to improve their English language skills in order to meet the level of proficiency for their chosen course of study OR those who have already met the English language conditions but who want to find our more about English academic study and life in the UK.

Programme Content

The Summer Study Programme provides and intensive full time English language course.

You will attend a programme of interesting lectures throughout the summer and be taught by well qualified and experienced teachers.

Courses include

• Communications skills: focusing mainly on listening and speaking skills.
• British Studies: aimed at helping you to increase your understanding of British life, culture and institutions.
• English for Academic Purposes: focuses on the English and essential study skills that you will need whilst studying at an English speaking university.
• English for Business studies: develops the English needed for Business Courses.

Learning and teaching styles in the UK Higher Education: focuses on different kinds of educational delivery at University; from practical workshops, through fieldwork to seminars and lectures.   

Entry requirements

If you need to achieve a 6.0 IELTS by the end of the summer programme you must have achieved an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent at the time of application.

How to apply

Please download and application form and guidance notes from the following weblink

www.hull.ac.uk/admissions

Programme and Costs

Details of the programme and costs can be found here. 

English language - Scarborough Campus

Details of the summer language programmes at our Scarborough Campus can be found here. 

If you are arriving outside the designated arrival days we may be able to provide accommodation, at an additional cost. 

If you are studying at the Hull Campus, your fees include continental breakfast and evening meal each day, a bus pass, a telephone card with £5 credit and the social programme.

If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking you must give us five working days notice in advance otherwise a cancellation charge of £50 of the outstanding balance of your account will be made (failure to let us know will result in full payment of fees).

Course 3 Bursary

If you complete Course 3 of the Summer Study Programme and then go on to register on a full-time degree programme (undergraduate or postgraduate), paying your own fees with international fees status, then you may be entitled to a bursary of £920 towards your degree programme fees.  This should be automatic, but you will receive more information when you register. 

Facilities and location

Accommodation at the Lawns (Hull)

The Lawns are halls of residence grouped around a catering and social centre 40 acres of land in the outskirts of Cottingham Village. 

Accommodation at Cayley Hall (Scarborough)

Located on the main campus, Cayley Hall offers modern secure accommodation.  All the rooms are en-suite with bed linen provided for summer study students.  Full use can be made of the students' union lounge and sports facilities.

You will also be able to take part in a social programme with visits to places of interest, film evenings, quizzes, sports activities and international evenings. 

How to get here

Summer Study arrival information

Hull Campus: If you arrive at Manchester Airport, Humberside Airport, Hull ferry port or Hull train/bus station on any of the arrival days, the International Office will meet you and provide free transport.  To find out arrival dates, transfer details and to book go to

http://www2.hull.ac.uk/international/new_arrivals.aspx

Scarborough Campus: If you arrive at Manchester Airport or Scarborough train station on any of the arrival days, staff will meet you and provide free transport.  To find out arrival dates, transfer details and to book go to

http://www2.hull.ac.uk/international/new_arrivals.aspx