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Studying the Pre-sessional English Language Preparation (PELP) course is a great way to raise your overall English proficiency by focusing on your English langauge skills. To help you prepare for your studies at the University of Lincoln, our PELP courses are designed to increase your understanding of academic study, whilst helping you to develop a wide range of essential English skills.

The course content is designed to be engaging and interactive, providing multiple occasions to learn independently, with your fellow students, and with your tutors. We provide a comprehensive and targeted approach to enhance your English proficiency with selected up-to-date resources that give you clear feedback and learning opportunities.

You will be taught in small groups by a team of highly experienced tutors, and you will have a chance to work alongside students from other countries.

The course aims to increase your IELTS by 0.5 (per 5 weeks of study) or IELTS 1.0 (per 10 weeks of study) by successful completion of the course.

Cygnet Wharf

£191.25/week

Lincoln Courts 

£112.37/Week

179 High Street

£161.43/Week

The Gateway

£152.56/Week

St Marks

£159.42/Week

When students are not studying, there are plenty of activities and amenities for them to enjoy on campus. Many of our buildings have their own catering facilities, offering an array of food and drink options.

The University of Lincoln Students’ Union operates several major on-campus venues which are popular hot-spots for students during the day and at night, providing student-run spaces to socialise and enjoy something to eat or drink. The student bars Towers, and The Swan provide relaxed daytime and evening hang-outs, while The Engine Shed is one of the region’s biggest live music venues. There are also a variety of shows and performances to enjoy, from traditional theatre to comedy and music, at Lincoln Performing Arts Centre.

The University’s on-campus Sports Centre provides many of the facilities used by the Students’ Union sports clubs, including five-a-side football pitches, squash courts, basketball courts, hockey pitches, and trampolines. The Centre also offers a mix of fitness classes and a well-equipped gym.

Students' Union

Lincoln Students’ Union is an independent, student-led organisation run on behalf of all University of Lincoln students. The Students' Union's venues play host to a range of activities, live music, award-winning club events, and comedy throughout the year.

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre

Lincoln Performing Arts Centre is a 450-seat professional theatre with industry-standard studio spaces. The Centre, which is part of a busy arts community, hosts professional performances alongside student productions throughout the year

The University of Lincoln’s striking city centre campus provides a modern student-centred community. Based on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, almost everything you’ll need is either on campus or a short walk away. At Lincoln, we constantly invest in our buildings and facilities as we strive to provide the best learning environment for our students.

Great Central Warehouse Library

The library is open 24/7 at key times during the academic year and expert staff are on hand to help you navigate resources and support you with academic writing, statistical analysis, and referencing.

Isaac Newton Building

Computer science, engineering, and mathematics and physics students in the Isaac Newton building have access to scientific laboratories and workshops, as well as specialist robotics facilities and advanced research equipment.

Sarah Swift Building

The Sarah Swift Building is home to clinical suites which simulate hospital and home environments, and feature specialist artificial patient technologies, as well as new psychology labs including a dynamic 3D body scanner.

Sports Centre

The University’s Sports Centre offers facilities including a fitness suite, sports hall, football pitches, dance studio and saunas, as well as courts for badminton, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and netball.