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International Foundation Courses and English Language Studies

Academic English

Unit value:

This compulsory English language unit develops your understanding of the academic English style appropriate to successful postgraduate study and prepares you for the final English exam, which tests a range of skills essential for successful essay writing.

  • focus on grammatical accuracy and fluency
  • development of vocabulary and style required in an academic context
  • practice in listening to lectures, note-taking, and reading of academic materials
  • practice in integrating information, ideas and arguments from diverse sources into essays