Academic English

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You can apply for all English programmes using our online application form.

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You must create an account to use the online application form. You don't have to complete the application in one session; you can save what you have done so far and return to complete it at a later date.

Before completing this form, please ensure you are familiar with the Pre-Sessional Academic English courses available. If you do not know which course is most suitable, please contact english@hw.ac.uk.

Supporting documents

Once you create an account, please fill in and submit your application form. The application status will show as ‘submitted' and you can then proceed to upload your supporting documents.

The only document you are required to upload initially for your application to be reviewed is your academic transcript. If you have already sat at English language test then please ensure that you also upload this. A copy of the picture page of your passport is also helpful.

In some cases, after your application is reviewed you may be requested to provide additional documents such as:

  • Supporting or personal statement/statement of purpose
  • CV
  • Academic reference

Once your academic transcript has been uploaded in slot marked with an asterisk *, the application status will show as ‘Completed' and will be reviewed by the Admissions team, we will get in touch with you directly if we require anything else from you.

When to apply

For programmes running on campus you should apply 3 weeks before the programme start date.  If you will be studying online then you can apply up to two weeks before the start date.

How we process your application

All applications will be carefully considered by and you will receive a response as soon as possible.  For some programmes, where the volume of applications is very high, this may be several weeks but for most programmes, you should hear from us within 2 weeks.

The response that you receive from the admissions team will be either:

  • an unconditional offer
  • a conditional offer (further supporting documentation will be required, such as a copy of your degree certificate if you had not completed your degree when you first submitted your application)
  • a request for more information
  • regretfully, a decision to reject your application
Responding to an offer

You will be able to view our decision by logging into your application account. We'll send you an email to notify you when an update has been made. If you receive an offer please accept it as soon as possible to change your offer status to Firm.

For conditional offers: We advise you to meet conditions as soon as possible to ensure there is time to process the paperwork required for student visa applications (if required) and prepare for enrolment.

Once you have met all the conditions, your offer will be made unconditional.

Once you have accepted your offer, international students will be sent a form to complete so we can process your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letter which you may use to help you obtain an entry visa to the UK (if you need one).

All firm offer holders will receive an email ahead of the start of term, with instructions on how to enrol onto your programme.

Key information

Academic English Admissions