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Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills 5.0-5.5 (on-line)

Undergraduate Credit Full-time 8 weeks

This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

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This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Institute Code W75
  • UCAS Code
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  • Start Date(s) 23 May 2022
  • Award Undergraduate Credit
  • Study Mode Full-time
  • Course Length Full-time (8 weeks)
  • Campus Location The University of Wolverhampton Online
  • School International Academy
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Why choose this course?

This Online Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills course is designed for International students whose first language is not English, and who already have IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. The successful completion of the course will mean you have met the English language requirements for entry to the University for those courses requiring a 5.5 equivalent. 

During this course, you will extend your range, accuracy and use of language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) while developing knowledge about the learning context for Higher Education in the UK, as well as the language and academic skills necessary for successful University study.

The course aims to develop confidence in your use of English, with a focus on communication skills in an academic context and the development of a student voice through the application of critical thinking. On completion of the course, you should feel well prepared to start your chosen course of foundation study at the University of Wolverhampton.

You may also choose to do this course as a stand-alone option if you simply want to improve your Academic English in readiness for further study at a later date as the course qualification in valid for two years.

What happens on the course?

Lessons will be a mixture of synchronous (working with others) and asynchronous (working in your own time) learning, with flexibility built into the timetable to ensure the course is as inclusive as possible. Materials will be taken from a wide variety of sources, ensuring a balanced representation of English as an international language, focussing on effective communication and understanding within an academic context. A variety of accents from around the world, as opposed to just UK regional varieties, will be present in course materials to demonstrate the nature of English as the world’s lingua franca.

We will focus on core areas as follows:

Listening:

  • understanding authentic spoken material in a variety of media and styles including lectures, seminars and academic discussions;
  • taking notes and summarising;
  • becoming familiar with different accents and speaking styles including those of classmates;

Assessment: consisting of multiple listening tasks from a variety of authentic academic (style) recordings (both audio and video). You will be set realistic tasks simulating authentic academic activities requiring you to identify the main points.

Writing:

  • developing academic voice, expressing and supporting opinions;
  • developing planning, drafting, editing and error correction skills;
  • learning to use appropriate language;

Assessment: a composition where performance is judged not only on your English language but a clear demonstration of awareness of study skills such as avoidance of plagiarism.

Reading:

  • examining in detail academic and other texts;
  • developing strategies for deriving meaning and understanding from complex texts;
  • developing techniques to find key information in the most efficient way;

Assessment: uses authentic or adapted academic texts, tasks are designed to demonstrate your ability to skim, scan and perform more intensive reading tasks in order to identify the main points, in the same way you would when reading course material for assignments.

Speaking:

  • speaking at length in an academic context;
  • taking part in discussions and seminars;
  • making presentations; improving communication skills;

Assessment: you will demonstrate your understanding of known academic topics and answer follow up questions demonstrating your ability to communicate in an academic context

Grammar and Vocabulary:

Appropriate understanding and use of grammar and vocabulary form part of all four assessments on this course.

  • revision and review of tenses and key grammar;
  • formal English and appropriate language for Academic purposes;
  • a focus on grammatical structures used in academic speaking and writing;
  • introduction to the Academic Word List;
  • ways of dealing with unknown words in context;

Formative assessment will take place throughout the course in the form of quizzes and writing tasks.  Feedback will be provided to students and discussed in one-to-one tutorials.

Summative assessment takes place in the final week of the course and consists of separate Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking Exams, conducted on a secure online proctored platform.

 

 

Course Modules

Module: 3EG037
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 5.0 equivalent to 5.5. You will also develop the ability to work effectively online. On passing this module, you will satisfy the Admission requirements for English language to be able to progress to an appropriate foundation degree or a course requiring a 5.5

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

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 foundation courses requiring a 5.5;
  • 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.

Location Mode Fee Year
International Full-time £1200 per year 2021-22
International Full-time £1230 per year 2022-23

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 5.0 overall with no less than 5.0 in writing and wish to achieve a 5.5.

See https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-academy/courses-at-the-international-academy/language-entry-requirements/

For full course and IT requirements see https://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/international-academy/english-at-the-international-academy/english-language-pathway-courses/english-language-pre-sessional-courses/

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.

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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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