Undergraduate Academic English Enhancement Programme
Undergraduate Students
Academic English Enhancement Programme
Undergraduate students have two module options on the Academic English Enhancement Programme: Foundations of Academic English, and Academic English for Assessment.
You can select the module that best fits your current needs:
- If you're new to UK academic study → you should choose the Foundations module
- If you're preparing for coursework and assignments → you should choose the Assessment module
Foundations of Academic English
If you are new to studying in English or want to strengthen your core academic skills, these modules focus on:
- Understanding how university study works
- Getting more from lectures and seminars
- Developing academic reading strategies
- Building critical thinking as you study
Available for:
- Undergraduate students (SEM and Arts & Social Sciences)
- Postgraduate taught students (SEM and Arts & Social Sciences)
Delivered in:
- Term 1, weeks 1-5
- Term 2, weeks 15-19
Academic English for Assessment
If you want to improve your assignments, these modules focus on:
- Understanding assessment tasks and marking criteria
- Planning and structuring your work
- Writing effectively in your discipline
- Using sources and referencing appropriately
- Developing critical argumentation
Available for:
- Undergraduate students (SEM and Arts & Social Sciences)
- Postgraduate taught students (SEM and Arts & Social Sciences)
Delivered in:
- Term 1, weeks 6-10
- Term 2, weeks 20-24