Undergraduate Credit Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 5.5-6.0/6.5 (on-line)

Module: 3EG038

Credits: 0

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University Telford Campus

This module focuses on the English language and academic skills required for University study and is designed to help you improve your English from an IELTS 5.5 equivalent to 6.0. You will also develop the ability to work effectively online. If you start this course with a higher grade and you are prepared to put in extra work during the module, you may also be able to evidence an IELTS 6.5 equivalent for entry onto courses with a higher English language requirement. On passing this module, you will satisfy the Admission requirements for English language to be able to progress to your chosen degree.

Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills is a great course for anyone wanting to improve their English and academic skills.

What path will you take through our learning?

• a personalised approach to learning where materials will be assigned to you depending on your specific needs;

• choice in terms of what and how you study, allowing you to follow topics that fit your chosen study path or interests;

• flexibility in when you do your independent hours of study;

• options to work co-operatively or alone;

• revision made easy as can cover material several times;

• catching up with live lessons you miss or going over something again is very simple as it is all recorded;

• all of which means, no two student journeys will be the same.

This intensive course is:

• suitable for entry onto Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses (including those requiring 6.5);

• offering 0.5 credit if you continue your studies with the University of Wolverhampton This means that if you complete your presessional subject to certain conditions, we can apply a 0.5 credit to your grade if this is needed for you to progress.

• taught by highly qualified teachers from the International Academy (accredited by the British Council);

• fully online with no extra travel or accommodation costs;

• the opportunity to attend a high-quality course in the comfort of your own home;

• a balance of online lessons, group activities, one-to-one tutorials and guided self-study;

• easy to revise and catch up with missed lessons, as everything is recorded and made available to you;

• designed to build confidence in your English, Academic and IT skills;

• the best way to improve your language skills and prepare you to study in the UK; and

• based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which will have relevance to your own life and area of study.

Please note that success on this course is only one of the requirements to study in the UK. You will also need to be successful in a credibility interview to be issued a study visa and will need to satisfy the academic requirements of your chosen degree course.

For the award of a pass, you, the student will be able to:

1. identify main and supporting arguments and details in academic texts (written and spoken).

2. demonstrate an extended academic writing style with an appropriate vocabulary range and level of grammatical structure while also demonstrating a good awareness of cohesive and organisational patterns.

3. function within a variety of speaking situations in an academic context (e.g. seminars, presentations, tutorials).

4. investigate, evaluate and use a wide range of sources in English in order to demonstrate understanding in a variety of academic contexts.

Location Mode Fee Year International Full-time £1200 per year 2020-21

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

Students wishing to do this pre-sessional course must have IELTS 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in writing.

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Late enrolments will not be accepted more than 10 days into the course. This is to ensure that you are able to fully engage with all aspects of this intensive online course.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.

Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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