Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills
Upper-Intermediate | 1 Semester | Newcastle
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.0, with no component lower than 4.5*
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.5, with no component lower than 4.5*
Minimum entry requirements IELTS 5.5, with no component lower than 5.0*
*The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
UK Fee in Year 1: TBC
* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.
International Fee in Year 1: TBC
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
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Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
EF3059 -
Interactive Academic Discourse: Engaging in Lectures and Seminars (Core,0 Credits)
This module will develop your ability to comprehend extended spoken English, as well as interact and express yourself confidently in academic contexts. You will learn strategies to identify cues and inference to strengthen your comprehension of live and broadcast academic speech, such as lectures and multimedia. You will also develop vocabulary and language strategies that build your confidence to speak at length in English, such as for presentations and debates, in addition to real-time interaction in group discussions. By the end of the module, you will have the skills to engage in academic discourse on your chosen degree.
More informationEF3060 -
Academic Literacy: Understanding and Producing Scholarly Work (Core,0 Credits)
This module will refine academic literacy—essential for effective engagement in academia. You will develop skills to comprehend, analyse, and critically evaluate complex academic texts, refining written expression within formal discourse. The emphasis will be on elevating your English language skills to an upper-intermediate (B2) level to allow independent engagement with scholarly work once on your degree programme. By the end of the module, you will possess foundational skills for successful engagement with textual discourse and for effective written communication within your chosen field.
More informationEF3061 -
An introduction to Academic Projects and Working Collaboratively in Intercultural Contexts (Core,0 Credits)
The aim of the module is to develop your interaction and mediation skills, as well as your sociolinguistic awareness. You will learn key concepts and vocabulary about academic projects and embark on a collaborative project that reflects on the concept of culture. The collaborative project will develop skills in group work and your ability to communicate ideas effectively in English. Using reflective model(s), you will continually reflect on your communication skills and how culture impacts on the ability to communicate effectively, fostering independence for developing your English language skills and engaging with peers on your chosen degree programme.
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