Download the 2026 prospectus and register for pre-sessional programmes
Chinese language prospectus
We are pleased to share that our prospectus is now available to share with your students. This prospectus provides a comprehensive overview of our programmes, entry requirements and student support, and is designed to help you advise prospective students and parents.
Bookings for our pre-sessional English programmes are now well underway, and we encourage eligible students to secure their place as soon as possible. These programmes are full-time summer courses for students who hold an offer to study at Cardiff University and need to meet English language requirements before starting their degree.
The programmes focus on developing English language and core study skills needed to study effectively on an academic course in the UK. Successful completion allows eligible students to progress directly to their degree programme, subject to conditions.
Important: If a student successfully completes their relevant pre-sessional course, there is no need to retake an IELTS test.
have IELTS (Academic) 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing, 4.5 in Speaking, and all other sub-scores 4.0 or higher, and
have a course entry requirement of IELTS 6.5.
A pre-sessional summary graphic is included below for quick reference:
Please share the prospectus and pre-sessional information with your students and explore our scholarship opportunities. If you would like to discuss suitable options for individual applicants, our team will be happy to help.
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