Business, Humanities, Social Sciences & Law Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme

Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide.

You will develop awareness and competency in a range of language-related academic skills, including the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context.

Alongside your classes, your studies will be supported by an online learning platform, providing you with a range of tasks and activities specifically designed to develop and extend your language and academic skills outside the classroom and to give you more control over your own learning.

The ability to engage critically with source material facilitates and good critical writing; both of which are essential academic skills in UK higher education. Critical Reading and Applied Academic Writing Skills aims to further develop the critical reading skills and written accuracy, organisational patterns and conventions covered in the Applied Academic English Skills module.

Research methods provide the underpinning knowledge in appropriate study mechanisms. Following on from the student engagement with an individual project provides them with a learning experience that will enable them to carry out independent research. Students are expected to plan, research, and execute their project while developing skills in independent working and critical evaluation.