English language programmes
Our English language programmes are designed for undergraduate students who do not currently have the English language level required to study the International Foundation Year or international Year One.
Semester dates
Find semester dates below for the International Foundation Year, Pre-Master's and English Language Programme.
International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year prepares students for undergraduate study.
| September 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 13/6/2024 | |
| January 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/1/2024 | - | 2/5/2024 | |
| 5/5/2024 | - | 29/8/2024 | |
Accelerated International Foundation Year
The Accelerated International Foundation Year is an intensive, 22-week pathway, preparing students for undergraduate study.
| March 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2023 | - | 31/8/2023 | |
International Year One
The International Year One is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree, with extra support and English language preparation.
| September 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 13/6/2024 | |
| January 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/1/2024 | - | 2/5/2024 | |
| 5/5/2024 | - | 29/8/2024 | |
Pre-Master's programme
The Pre-Master's prepares postgraduate students for Master's-level study at Cardiff University.
2 Semester
| September 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 13/6/2024 | |
| January 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/1/2024 | - | 2/5/2024 | |
| 5/5/2024 | - | 29/8/2024 | |
2.5 Semester
| June 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/6/2023 | - | 17/8/2023 | |
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 13/6/2024 | |
| October 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/10/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 2/5/2024 | |
| 5/5/2024 | - | 29/8/2024 | |
3 Semester
| May 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/5/2023 | - | 17/8/2023 | |
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 13/6/2024 | |
| September 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/9/2023 | - | 18/1/2024 | |
| 21/1/2024 | - | 2/5/2024 | |
| 5/5/2024 | - | 29/8/2024 | |
Depending on your level of English, you may require one or two terms of English. Check the entry requirements page for more information.
| Term | Start date |
| 1 | September 2022 |
The English Language Preparation programme is not available for students who are aiming to study Medicine, Dental Surgery, Optometry, Medical Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Journalism and Communications; Journalism, Communications and Politics; Media and Communications or Media, Journalism and Culture.
| Programme length | Start date |
| 10 weeks | 05/09/2022 |
