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Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programmes

Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programme

Who are these courses aimed at?

  • Students who are required to meet the language requirement of a conditional offer to study at University of Galway
  • The 4-week is aimed at offer holders and would like to develop their language and academic skills before starting their academic programme.

Course Aims

  • To progress students to their chosen degree programme by developing proficiency in the essential language and academic skills required for academic study.
  • Life skills development for successful transition through coaching and orientation to life on campus.

Our Courses

Course

Dates

Fee

25-Week Pre-Masters English Language Pathway

4th February – 8th August 2025

Tuition Fee: €9,250

Registration: €35

 

10-Week Pre-Sessional EAP Course (Online & On Campus)

3rd June – 8th August 2025

€3,250

7-Week Pre-Sessional EAP Course (Online & On Campus)

23rd June – 8th August 2025

€2,250

4-Week Pre-Sessional EAP (On Campus)

5th August – 25th August 2025

€1,250
Entry Requirements

Pre-Sessional Entry Requirements

Direct Entry Requirements 25-week 10-week 7-week 4-week
IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 4.5 IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 5.5
IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.5 IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 IELTS 5.5 with minimum of 5.5 in Reading & Writing and no other component less than 5.0 IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 6.0 in Reading & Writing and no other component less than 5.5 IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.5
IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other component   IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and 4.5 in other components IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Writing and 5.0 in other components IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other components IELTS 6.5 with 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other component
IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.0 IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 in Writing and a minimum of 4.5 in other components IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.0
IELTS 7.0 with no component less than 6.5 IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 IELTS 6.5 with no component less than 6.0 IELTS 7.0 with no component less than 6.5

Progression Requirements

Successful completion of all course modules with a minimum average exit grade of 70% with no module score lower than 65%

90% attendance 

Student Testimonials

Please click here to view our student testimonials. 

How to Book

Please book your Pre-Sessional EAP Programme here

Contact the English Language Centre’s Manager, Dr Maeve Egan

E: maeve.m.egan@universityofgalway.ie

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