About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: Z62000003
- Award type: Short course
- Applications: University
- Level: Professional/Short Course
- Department: Arts
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: Two weeks, starting end of August.
- Delivery: Full-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Course director: David Phelan
Introduction
This two week course gives the perfect introduction to studying at UWE. Students who have already been accepted on a course at UWE can spend the two weeks immediately before term starts practising their English Language skills. You will become comfortable and confident with your English, and improve your performance in seminars and lectures. The course will also help you feel at home and settled at the University, so that when term starts, you will know your way around. You will improve your social English so that you will integrate with ease into UK society, and have a happy and productive time studying in the UK.
Details of accommodation will be sent once your application has been accepted.
Course content
- You will receive 45 hours' intensive English Language practice
- You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced language teachers
- You will receive information about Bristol and the university environment
The course will:
- Help with listening to lectures
- Help with writing academic essays and reports
- Help with fluency, so that participating in seminars becomes easier
- It will enable you to increase your confidence in an English-speaking environment before your course starts and develop your social English skills.
Study time
The course involves a total of 45 hours' teaching.
Special Features
Study facilities
You will be able to take advantage of the University's excellent study facilities. These include a modern, well-stocked library with its wide choice of course books, audio and video material, satellite TV, internet access and a multimedia laboratory.
Prices and dates
Fees
£500
How to apply
Please send your full name, application number and the name of the programme you will be studying to Admissions@uwe.ac.uk to register for the course.
Extra information
Accommodation:
Find out up to date information on the Summer accommodation available for pre-sessional English course students.
For further information
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
- E-mail: David.Phelan@uwe.ac.uk
Page last updated 14 December 2011