BUPEP
Bournemouth University Preparatory English Programme

English for Academic Purposes/Study Skills (3, 6 or 9 months)

The highly effective BUPEP Programme, developed and delivered through close collaboration between Bournemouth University and Richard Language College, provides a sound foundation for the success of future university studies.

Richard Language College employs innovative techniques in order to integrate “study skills” into its General English language programmes. This approach, combined with the expertise and experience of lecturers in English Language at Bournemouth University, reflects a unique collaboration.

BUPEP is specially designed for students who have met Bournemouth University's academic entry requirements, but who hold an offer which is conditional upon meeting the English language entry requirements.


You need to be able to learn efficiently at University, writing essays,
listening to lectures, taking notes, studying independently.

It is hard to improve your Academic English in your own country...
...so why not apply to join BUPEP?

Those who choose BUPEP join the “Bournemouth University family” and are considered full members of the Bournemouth University community from the day they start BUPEP, benefiting from free use of the University's library, sports and computing facilities (including free email and internet access), and participation in societies, excursions and social events.

BUPEP specialists teach:

General English
Formal English
Study Skills for university studies
The Vocabulary, Content and Learning Styles related to your future academic subject

You must successfully complete BUPEP and pass the final assessment in order for your offer to be made unconditional.

Start Dates 
Current level of English BUPEP start Academic programme start

IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)
IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)
IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)

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October
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October
January / February

If you are in Bournemouth during the summer, you will be able to take full advantage of its golden sandy beaches and vibrant social scene.

Visit the beautiful surrounding area, including the New Forest and Poole Harbour. Enjoy getting to know Bournemouth before your academic programme begins and use the opportunity to give yourself a great start in your studies.

For more information, contact:

Rachel Sunderland - Programme Administrator

International Office, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB, UK

Tel: +44 (0) 1202 595910 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 595287
Email: [email protected] Web: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international

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