/ Short Courses /
Start date:
October 2024
January 2025
Cost / delivery:
Part of Pre-sessional: International Masters Preparation short course
9 weeks, on-campus
(3 hours a week)
Designed to enhance your existing english proficiency and confidence through immersion within Higher Education study at the University of Roehampton.
The focus of this short course extends beyond theory to practical application, offering hands-on experience in English for professional settings. From honing presentation and comprehension skills to mastering effective professional communication, writing techniques, and plagiarism prevention, the course will cement your confidence and command of academic english.
What you will cover
Our interactive and supportive academic approach fosters critical debate, peer collaboration, and constructive feedback, nurturing your confidence in group settings. As you progress, you'll refine your research and professional writing prowess, mastering academic standards and enhancing your ability to articulate scholarly insights effectively.
Intended audience
Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
The programme helps you to accelerate your readiness for your upcoming Masters study through helping you to practice your English skills, remind yourself of academic research, experience UK higher educational learning and integrate successfully into London and the University prior to your studies. It is open to any international Masters applicant (holding an Unconditional Offer).
We understand that everyone’s academic journey is unique and you may want a little extra support to help you thrive. Our programme ensures that you feel ready for the demands of postgraduate study and helps you to feel at home in the University of Roehampton and London more broadly.
This programme has been specifically designed for those who possess the drive and curiosity to excel at Masters study and are new to study in the UK. Led by the School of Continuing Education, the programme is taught by experienced postgraduate academics, specialising in international education.
Details
Outcomes
Throughout the Academic English for Masters short course, you will further enhance your academic English proficiency and confidence ensuring successful comprehension and participatory skills necessary for Masters study.
Across nine weeks, you will engage in structured learning that encompasses a diverse range of set exercises, workshop topics and seminar activities.
From exploring your English language skills within subject-specific content to engaging in oral debate by the end of the course, you will navigate through an immersive learning experience tailored to your individual academic needs. You will refresh strategies for avoiding plagiarism, refine your academic citation, referencing and bibliographic skills, and deepen your skills in comprehension and communication.
Additionally, you will develop critical reading and information skills, actively participate in seminars, and engage in constructive peer appraisal. With a focus on writing at the postgraduate and professional level including editing, and proofreading, you will emerge equipped to comprehend and critique relevant subject literature, engage actively with clear and effective communication, evaluate contemporary industry writing constructively, and compare contemporary articles within your field of study.
Ultimately, Academic English for Masters Study prepares you to enter your Masters programme with confidence, readiness, and a solid foundation in academic higher education study skills.
Timetable
Short Course Weekly Schedule
Week 1 English Language and your Subject
Week 2 Avoiding plagiarism, References and bibliographies
Week 3 Tenses review, Listening
Week 4 Reading comprehension skills and approaches to reading
Week 5 Information Skills
Week 6 Participation in seminars
Week 7 Critical and constructive appraisal of peers
Week 8 Writing at postgraduate level
Week 9 Editing and proofreading
Suggested Reading (where available)
For example:
Bailey,S. (2003) Academic Writing. London: Routledge
Cottrell,S. (1999) The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Hamp-Lyons,E. & Heasley,B. (2004) Study Writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Lowes,R., Peters,H. & Turner,M. (2004) The International Student's Guide. London: Sage
Murphy,R. (1985) English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Waters,M.& Waters,A. (1995) Study Tasks in English. Cambridge:Cambridge University Press
