International Students
Pre-sessional English Language Course
If you have not reached the required level of English language
proficiency for your chosen course you will be required to attend
an intensive language course at the college before you enrol.
The pre-sessional English course runs for 8 weeks (July 25 to
September 23) and aims to increase your IELTS score by 0.5
points before the start of the academic year in late September. To
attend this course you will need to have a minimum level of IELTS
5.5.
The music pre-sessional English language course consists of:
- English language improvement (grammar and vocabulary, including
written and spoken styles)
- Use of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in an
academic context
- Reading, reformulating and adopting a critical position to an
idea and/or construction of texts
- Pronunciation
- Planning, drafting and editing
- Giving oral presentations and dealing with questions.
- Acculturation and orientation
- English for music
- Listening to lectures/talks on music-related topics and taking
notes for follow-up discussion and personal instrument
practice.
English Language Support
Throughout your studies, we can also arrange additional English
language support tailored to your individual needs at no extra
cost.
MA in Music Performance: EFL Pathway
This programme includes a special pathway for
students who have learned English as a foreign language
(EFL). The pathway begins with three weeks of intensive
English language and cultural training during September before
the start of term. Throughout the two-year programme you will also
receive between two and three hours per week of additional language
tuition supporting all aspects of your musical studies. If
you are interested in applying to follow this pathway, please
contact our International Admissions team to assist you with your
application.