Pre-sessional Academic English for Postgraduate Research (one semester plus summer)

Program Overview

This pre-sessional program enhances academic English skills for postgraduate research, preparing students for research-level reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It includes research methods, a summer component tailored to the student's subject area, and support from expert academics. The program also provides access to dedicated facilities, workshops, and social activities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program, "Pre-sessional Academic English for Postgraduate Research (one semester plus summer)," is designed to equip students with the necessary academic English skills to succeed in a research degree program in the UK. The program aims to help students:

• Improve their academic English level to the standard required for postgraduate research.
• Prepare for postgraduate research and life in the UK.
• Experience and adapt to studying in the UK.
• Study academic English relevant to research degrees.
• Become familiar with University facilities, such as libraries, study spaces, and learning platforms.
• Settle into Leeds before their degree begins.
• Meet other students and build a community of peers.
The program focuses on developing students' academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through practical techniques designed to enhance their fluency, confidence, and accuracy in English.

Outline:

Course Content:

• Core Academic English: The program covers core academic English skills, focusing on the skills needed for a research degree.
• Research Skills: Students will develop their research skills at the postgraduate level, learning how to use academic English for research purposes.
• Summer Component: During the summer, students will learn how to use academic English specifically tailored to their research degree subject area.

Course Structure:

• Typical Modules: The program includes typical modules, which may change from time to time.
• Learning and Teaching: Students will learn through a combination of classes, lectures, group seminar discussions, and independent study.
• Independent Study: Independent study is an important element of the program, allowing students to practice their skills, deepen their knowledge, and prepare for their degree.
• Critical Thinking: Students are encouraged to think critically throughout the program.
• Tutor Support: Dedicated time is provided for students to address questions they may have about their language and learning.
• Schedule: Students study full-time, with classes scheduled Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.
• Teaching Staff: The program is taught by expert academics, including lecturers, professors, industry professionals with years of experience, and trained postgraduate researchers.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including written assignments, speaking assignments, research projects, and producing a piece of work.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including classes, lectures, group seminar discussions, and independent study.
• Faculty: The program is taught by expert academics, including lecturers, professors, industry professionals with years of experience, and trained postgraduate researchers.

Other:

• Dedicated Facilities: Students have access to the Language Zone, a study and resource center for independent language learning equipped with a computer cluster, books and magazines, audio and video resources.
• Workshops and Conversation Groups: Students can participate in workshops and conversation groups to enhance their learning.
• Accreditation: The course is accredited by BALEAP.
• Social Activities: The Language Centre provides a weekly program of optional social activities during the course, some of which are free and some with a cost (normally no more than £30).
• Accommodation: Accommodation is not included in the tuition fee.

International fees: £11897 (per year)