Who is the course for?
This intermediate full-time programme is ideal if your academic
qualifications meet the requirements for your chosen undergraduate or
postgraduate course, but your English language level falls below the entry
requirements of the academic course you wish to join.
What will I learn and how will this prepare me for employment / further
study?
The learning on the Pre-sessional English Language and
Study Skills programme will develop your communication skills in English, both
individually and in group situations, including presenting and communicating
your ideas both orally and in writing. Preparing you to successfully study
within a UK university and within a globally diverse classroom or workplace.
To successfully participate in UK academic environment, we prioritise
active engagement through interactive sessions and collaborative group work. Our
instructors employ a task-based learning approach, ensuring practical
application of language skills in academic contexts. Technology is seamlessly
integrated, offering online resources, language tools, and virtual
collaboration platforms to enrich your learning experience.
Why should I study this programme at
Northumbria?
The
Pre-sessional English Language and Study Skills programme is your key to a
successful academic journey at Northumbria University. Our experienced
instructors provide personalised support, develop your confidence in your
language abilities and introduce you to the facilities and services available
at the university to enrich your overall learning experience. By choosing our
programme, you invest in a solid foundation for academic success, forming
connections that extend beyond the classroom.
How will I be assessed on the programme?
Throughout your learning, you will develop your English language skills within reading,
writing, speaking and listening, in addition to final examinations that assess
your overall performance against the programme learning outcomes.
At the end of the programme, the final examinations will assess you based
in the entry requirements required for your programme. You will receive a pass
or fail for each skill of reading, writing, speaking and listening based on your
final exam performance, which will be used to determine progression onto your
target degree programme.
In the event you do not achieve your target grades, you will be offered a
referral i.e. resit opportunity and, if unsuccessful, an offer to continue
learning on the programme, the dates of which will depend on the next intake
for your target programme.
Option for Placement Year
