This is a practical course, suitable for all academic specialities, whether you want to study business, science, humanities or any other subject. This online, part-time programme focuses on the academic skills needed to study in the UK. Remember, when the coronavirus course is over, there will be lots of people returning to study here, so get ahead by focusing on your English language skills now!
The Academic English course is designed to make online learning easy, for both postgraduate and undergraduate students. It focuses on transferrable academic skills that are relevant to all areas of study.
You will practise critical reading and evaluation of a range of academic texts, building and supporting arguments, referencing ideas, listening to lectures and note-taking. You will also have a variety of academic writing tasks.
Online Academic English 7.5
This is a 7.5 hour per week course which runs Monday to Friday from 1.15pm - 2.45pm. This course runs all year round, subject to fixed course start dates
Online Academic English 7.5 plus General English 15
This is a 22.5 hour per week course which combines the 7.5 hour Academic English course described above with a General English 15 hour course.
Start dates in 2020 are listed below;
Monday 6th January
Monday 3rd February
Monday 2nd March
Monday 30th March
Monday 27th April
Monday 25th May
Monday 29th June
Monday 27th July
Monday 24th August
Monday 21st September
Monday 19th October
Monday 16th November