Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes (8 Weeks)

If you already have an offer to start a degree at the University of Derby, this course will give you an IELTS equivalent which will allow you to progress to the University of Derby programmes.The course will help you:Achieve the entry level for your degree course - either undergraduate or postgraduate; Develop your academic skills to successfully complete assignments on your degree; Improve your confidence before your degree course; Make friends and learn with fellow students who will be studying at Derby, before you begin your degree. This course will enable you to improve your skills and knowledge in the following areas: Academic speaking, including presentations and seminar skills, Academic listening and note-taking, Academic reading, including research and referencing skills, Academic writing, Vocabulary, Grammar, Critical thinking skills, Using AI tools ethically to enhance learning, Understanding of British university culture. This course is taught online and depending on your level of English on entry, you will need to study for 12, 8 or 5 weeks. If you pass this Pre-sessional English course at the level stated in your degree offer, you will be able to automatically progress to your degree at the University of Derby. You will have achieved a minimum English level of CEFR B2. You must be age 17 years or older to enrol on to this course. Courses will only run if there is sufficient student demand. Minimum starting English level (IELTS or equivalent): 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in all skills) or 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills).