On-campus Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills Courses

On-campus PEASS Course Information

Our on-campus PEASS courses take place on our Brayford Pool campus in the city of Lincoln. We have courses that last for 5 weeks or 10 weeks. If you would like to join one of our PEASS courses, please apply as soon as possible. You must hold an offer to study on a main programme at the University of Lincoln to be eligible to join a PEASS course.

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Course Dates

Course Fees and Deadlines

*CAS request deadlines are dependent upon visa processing times so may be subject to change.

Please access information from here about applying for your CAS and Visa

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements depend on the level of the main degree course you wish to progress onto. Find your main degree course entry requirements here: lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/

About the Course

The University of Lincoln’s Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) courses are designed to help international students:

• Meet the English language requirements for their undergraduate or postgraduate degree course
• Use academic English effectively in speech and writing
• Develop essential academic English skills, including presentation and seminar techniques, essay writing skills and using sources
• Become familiar with the academic culture of a UK University

Support and advice will also be provided in areas such as applying for your visa, visa extensions, and accommodation options to enable students to progress onto their undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme, following successful completion of the PEASS course.

What You Can Expect from Your Course

• Daily sessions in small classes.
• Regular group discussion activities during class.
• Weekly materials in a range of formats, including academic reading texts, mini-lectures, worksheets, presentation slides, and videos.
• A weekly one-to-one tutorial with your tutor where you will receive personalised support and guidance.
• Regular feedback on your progress, including advice on essay drafts, independent study tasks, presentation and seminar practice.
• Access to the dedicated course website and chat forums where you can share ideas and connect with other students in the PEASS community.

How You Are Assessed

On both online and on-campus PEASS courses, you will be evaluated according to the following 4 components: 

1. A fully researched essay on an assigned academic topic, including a short preliminary essay and a longer, final essay.
2. An individual presentation.
3. A group seminar discussion on an assigned topic.
4. Participation & Reflection: Each week you can achieve marks by reflecting on your progress and demonstrating how you have participated in the course.