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.