UEA London prospectus 2012–2013 - University of East Anglia

Preparing you for university study in the UK
Course description
This 20 hour per week course is suitable for you
if you are academically qualified, hold an offer
from UEA London, and need to improve your
English language level before starting your
undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UEA
London. The Pre-sessional course concentrates
on academic English and preparing you for
university study in the UK.
The Pre-sessional course runs from late June
to early September. Depending on your current
language level and degree programme
requirements, you will be required to take either a
12-week course starting at the end of June, an
8-week course starting in July, or a 4-week
course starting in August.
Course aims
The Pre-sessional course is designed to:
• provide a high quality Academic English course,
which prepares international students for
academic study at UEA London
• improve your English language proficiency in
the core skills of listening, speaking, reading
and writing
• develop academic study skills for university
study, including giving presentations, taking
notes from lectures, taking part in seminar
discussions, and writing assignments based on
relevant sources
• focus on subject-related work in your chosen
area of study
• help you to study independently using extensive
online and self-access material
• provide you with a short period of time to adapt
to living and studying in the UK.
Assessment
You will be internally assessed to evaluate whether
you have reached the appropriate level for your
degree course. Methods of assessment will
include short written texts, extended essays,
listening tests, oral presentations and language
tests. Exams take place at the end of the course.
Acceptance on a UEA London course is at the
discretion of the University.
Course outcomes
Assuming you have already met the University’s
academic entry requirements and any other
outstanding conditions, achieving the level of
performance required in the Pre-sessional English
course to fulfil the conditions of your offer will allow
you to progress to your University course, without
needing to retake the IELTS or TOEFL test.
Key course facts
Start dates
2012
Mon 25 Jun 2012 (12 weeks)
Mon 23 Jul 2012 (8 weeks)
Mon 20 Aug 2012 (4 weeks)
2013 (provisional only)
Mon 24 Jun 2013 (12 weeks)
Mon 22 Jul 2013 (8 weeks)
Mon 19 Aug 2013 (4 weeks)
Course length
12, 8 or 4 weeks
Class hours
Up to 20 hours per week*
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must hold an offer of a place on a degree
programme at UEA London.
English language entry requirement
Only an official IELTS or TOEFL result will be accepted
as proof of English language proficiency.
For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5
(with a minimum of 6.0 in each subskill)
12 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in
each subskill) or equivalent
8 weeks: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5
in each subskill) or equivalent
4 weeks: Applicants must have achieved the minimum
IELTS level required by the relevant School of Study,
and been accepted onto the course
Please ensure you consult UEA London for details of
the English language level required for direct entry.
Age requirement
17 years and above.
Tuition fees
2012
£3,290 (12 weeks)
£2,250 (8 weeks)
£1,200 (4 weeks)
Tuition fees do not include:
• text books and other learning materials: an
additional charge in the region of £30 for the
12 week course, £25 for the 6 week course
and £20 for the 4 week course
For further guidance please check with the INTO
Admissions Office or your education agent
* Please note lessons are two hours including
an allowance for class changeover
Natural light streams through the windows
to provide bright and airy classrooms
The lecture theatre is equipped with full
audio visual facilities and a giant screen
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