LN905     
Standard 5 week intensive course in English

This information is for the 2025/26 session.

Course Convenor

Dr Alison Standring

Availability

The course is suitable for PG offer holders with either a conditional or unconditional offer. There are entry levels based on IELTS or equivalent. Standard 5 week intensive course in English

Course content

On our pre-sessional courses you will practise the academic English and skills needed to complete academic tasks such as:

  • writing academic essays
  • reading academic texts
  • listening to lectures & taking notes
  • participating in seminar discussions
  • presenting complex issues

Further information can be found on the Language Centre page: Standard 5 week intensive course in English

Teaching

The course is full time, Monday-Friday with 20 hours contact time per week supplemented by 1-2-1 tutorial support.

Formative assessment

Continuous assessment

Listening examination

Oral examination

Written test

Assessment


Key facts

Department: Language Centre

Course Study Period: Summer Break

Unit value: Non-credit bearing

FHEQ Level: not applicable

CEFR Level: C1/C2

Keywords: Pre-sessional, Conditional, Unconditional, PG offer holder

Total students 2024/25: Unavailable

Average class size 2024/25: Unavailable

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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Problem solving
  • Application of information skills
  • Communication