English for University Studies

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English for University Studies

English for University Studies equips you with essential skills for UK university life, available as a stand-alone course or part of an International Semester Course.

Weekly Schedule: 28 lessons per week—20 General English lessons in the morning and 8 Academic English lessons in the afternoon.

Flexible Duration: Study from 4 to 12 weeks to suit your goals. Available all year-round.

Accessible Entry Requirements: Open to students with an Intermediate level of English or higher.

28 weekly Lessons (23.2 hrs), including:

  • Mornings: 20 lessons (16.4 hrs) of General English
  • Afternoons: 8 lessons (6.80 hrs) of University Studies 

The following skills and topics are usually covered:

1. The academic aspect, an overview of:

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Research
  • Referencing
2. Reading and writing

  • Dealing with reading lists
  • Note-taking and summarising ideas
  • Avoiding plagiarism
  • Referencing
  • Formulating research questions
  • Building an argument
  • Essay writing
3. Listening and speaking

  • Preparing for lectures
  • Note-taking
  • Following up on notes
  • Engaging in discussion
  • Formulating questions in real time
  • Giving presentations
  • Responding effectively to questions

Exam Preparation

The afternoon lessons in English for University Studies can also be combined with an IELTS Preparation or Cambridge Preparation course of 20 weekly morning lessons for a more academic learning experience.

Schools Available

University English

St Giles Eastbourne

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University English

St Giles London Central

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