Minimum Entry Requirements: 4.5 IELTS overall and in each sub score
Venue: Online Learning
Start of programme: 26 April 2021
Mode of Attendance: Online Learning
Who is this programme for?:
An online course designed to develop and strengthen use of English and study skills within a higher education setting for students with IELTS level 4.5.
Fees: £2300
Consisting of 52 hours of live online classes and guided preparation tasks which will require around 4 hours of participation a week for 11 weeks followed by a 2- week assessment period.
Key features of the course will be:
- Live classes taught in the morning UK time in order to allow for time differences between BST and other countries.
- Emphasis on the development and strengthening of students’ use of English and study skills within a higher education setting.
- English for Academic purposes taught through a series of academic lectures across disciplines but around one theme.
- Short individual and personalised feedback and feedforward tutorials conducted regularly.
- Supplementary guided self-study exercises and tasks for those students who wish to study beyond the basic course hours.
- Final assessments based on key academic tasks including presentation skills, content research, assignment writing and lecture comprehension.
- Completion of the access course at the 50% pass mark or above and a minimum of 80% attendance will guarantee entry to the ELAS programme without the need to retake a SELT exam.
- The course can also act as a pathway to our ICC Foundation and FDPS Pre-master's programmes, for students who do not have a sufficient level of English for direct entry.
Please note this course will be non-credit bearing.
Please contact the ELAS Programme Tutors if you require more information:epts@soas.ac.uk
Disclaimer
How to Apply
Please complete the Online Application Form and attach:
- the photo ID page of your passport
- your IELTS, PTE or other English language certificate (if you have one)
Completion of the Access to English Academic Studies course at the 50% pass mark or above and a minimum of 80% attendance will guarantee entry to the ELAS (English Language and Academic Studies) programme without the need to retake a SELT exam. Please see the ‘Term Dates and Fees’ for ELAS below.
The course can also act as a pathway to our ICC Foundation and FDPS Pre-master's programmes, for students who do not have a sufficient level of English for direct entry.
SOAS reserves the right to alter Module programmes and fees without notice.