English for Academic Study

Visit the page below for advice on which pre-sessional course is right for you:

Which Pre-sessional course should I choose?

• A copy of your passport
• Your University of Glasgow offer letter 
• A copy of your Secure English language Test (SELT) result (for more information see explanation below)

If you do not have all of these documents at the time of submitting your application then it is still possible to make an application and provide any further documents at a later date within the application deadline.

What is a SELT & how do I get one?

A SELT is an internationally recognised and secure English language test. 

More information about the IELTS test English language tests can be found at https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/

If you think that you may be eligible to provide other evidence of English language proficiency, please contact us.

Do my supporting documents need to be submitted online?

Yes, upload the supporting documents with your application.

If for technical reasons you cannot upload your documents, please contact http://www.gla.ac.uk/applications/  

What happens if I submit a false document?

We will refuse any application if we have evidence that a false document has been submitted - even if the false document is not relevant to the application and even if the applicant is unaware that the document is false.

A false document includes:

• a genuine document which has been altered or tampered with
• a counterfeit document (one that is completely false)
• a genuine document that is being used by an impostor
• a genuine document which has been fraudulently obtained or issued
• a genuine document which contains a falsified or counterfeit visa / endorsement

Information about applications refused because of false documentation may be shared with other University of Glasgow departments or with UKVI and could jeopardise future applications to study in the UK.

If you plan to study at another institution (not University of Glasgow) after the pre-sessional course, we will need verification of your offer letter as outlined below:

Step 1. Upload your offer letter to your Pre-sessional English Application.

Step 2. Contact your university and ask them to email us at Arts-EAS@Glasgow.ac.uk from an official university email address, confirming the details of your academic offer.

Your application will be placed on hold until we receive verification from your chosen University.  If we don't receive verification by the relevant application deadline then your application will be rejected.

When should I apply?

Check the application deadlines at the link below:
Course Dates, Application Deadlines and Fees

Can I submit a paper application form?

No, we do not accept paper applications.  You must apply online. 

Do I need to complete and submit the application in a single session?

No. You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process. However, you must complete the application process by the application deadline - normally five weeks before the start of your course.

These notes are intended to help you complete the application form accurately. They are also available within the help section of the application form. If you experience any difficulties accessing or completing the application contact arts-eas@glasgow.ac.uk

• Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and layout.
• Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Programme Selection Criteria - Academic Career: When asked to choose ‘Academic Career’, select ‘Lifelong Learning’ from the drop-down menu.
• Programme Selection Criteria - Admit term:  When entering the term, select the correct academic year.  Please note that academic years run from September to August. For example if you are applying for the July Entry course starting in July 2025, you should apply for the academic year 2024-25.

Course choice: Choose EAS followed by course name you intend to study (e.g. November Entry).  For advice on which course to choose and the application deadlines visit Which Pre-sessional course should I choose?

When we receive your application we will contact you if we need further information.

Three weeks before the start date of your course, you can register online for your course. We will notify you by email when online registration is open. You will be given a username and password so that you can access the MyCampus system. When you complete your online MyCampus registration you can pay your fees.

Please contact us right away if:

• there are any changes to your details such as a new passport number
• your academic offer has become unconditional
• you wish to withdraw from the course

Yes, you can.  You will need to include the following documents relating to your previous UK study with your application:

• Previous CAS
• Previous visa
• Final course report
• A statement confirming that you will apply for your new visa from outside the UK

If you are unable to provide any of the above documents, for example, if you intend to apply for your new visa from within the UK, then please upload a statement to tell us why you can't provide the document and/or why you will apply from within the UK.