This is a practical course, suitable for all academic specialities, whether you want to study business, science, humanities or any other subject. This part-time programme focuses on the academic skills needed to study in the UK.
The Academic English course is designed to help 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.
Academic English 7.5
This is a 7.5 hour per week course which runs Monday to Thursday. Monday and Wednesday from 1.20pm - 3.20pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 1.20pm - 3.05pm. This course runs all year round, subject to fixed course start dates
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.
For students who are unable to attend classes in person, our hybrid learning environment may allow students to join the classes online from home.
Start dates in 2024 are listed below;
Monday 8th January
Monday 5th February
Monday 4th March
Monday 8th April
Monday 6th May
Monday 3rd June
Monday 1st July
Monday 29th July
Monday 26th August
Monday 23rd September
Monday 21st October
Monday 25th November