This programme is designed for students seeking proficiency in English language. These programmes are ideal for students wishing to take English exams or for those wishing to go for higher study. Students will practice reading, writing, communication, and structure as a part of this integrated course. However, emphasis is on presentation, report writing and communication skills along with grammatical structures.

Course Details
If you are an international student with good academic qualifications, but with a low level of English, this one year programme can help you to develop both your English language and study skills and enable you to progress to a wide range of degree courses at the University. The programme is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge that you will need in order to begin to study effectively in a new country
During the programme you will develop general English language and study skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will also learn about how to clearly understand the academic language that will be used by your tutors and about how to study effectively at a British university. At the same time you will be introduced to British society and culture through the use of materials found in British publications, recordings and broadcasts. The programme is designed to improve your English skills whilst helping you to settle into in a new country and find out about differences in culture and approaches to studying.

The one year programme is split into two Semesters (1 and 2).

Course Structure

Semester1
General English A (Listening, speaking and pronunciation, 10 hours per week). Designed to help improve your general listening skills as well as your speaking and pronunciation skills.

General English B (Reading and writing, 10 hours per week). Designed to help improve your general reading skills including finding information and general writing skills including vocabulary development.

Semester2
General English C (Speaking and listening, 3 hours per week). Designed to build on the English skills developed in Semester A and further develop your listening and speaking skills.

Study and Research Skills (5 hours per week). Designed to help improve your information collection skills, extend your writing skills and use the University’s Learning Resources Centre effectively.

English for Academic Purposes (12 hours per week). Designed to help improve your reading, speaking and listening skills, including giving presentations and understanding lectures, as well as developing your academic writing style for essays and dissertations.

Entry Requirements
A higher standard of English (IELTS 4.5/TOEFL 480/157 or equivalent).