Postgraduate Prospectus 2011

Aberystwyth University - ABWTH A40International Students19The Language of InstructionEnglish is the main language of instruction for postgraduate study atAberystwyth. If your first language is not English, you will need to proveto us that you have sufficient competence in the language to enable youto benefit fully from your studies. Acceptable language qualificationsinclude:i) International English Language Testing System (IELTS)ii) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Internet Based)SubjectScience subjects in GeneralMasters in Management courses (SMB)Arts subjects in generalSocial Science subjects in general (includingMBA, MScEcon Accounting and Financeand MScEcon International FinanceMSc Managing the Environment)English Literature and Creative WritingGeography and Earth SciencesInternational PoliticsTheatre, Film and Television StudiesLaw & Criminology (PhD, MPhil, LLM byResearch, LPC)IELTSTestTOEFLInternetBased6.0 806.5 937.0 100Qualifications are acceptable only if they were gained within the last twoyears.See www.aber.ac.uk/en/pga/web/englangrequirements.htm for furtherinformation about English Language entry requirements.Many students prepare for entry by taking an English Language courseat our University’s International English Centre, where you can also takethe IELTS examination. Please note that you can submit your applicationbefore taking your IELTS or TOEFL test.International English CentreThe International English Centre provides preparation and continuinglanguage and study support for international postgraduate students.Professionally experienced staff work in co-operation with academicdepartments to ensure students achieve high standards in their chosensubject.For information and application forms for any of these courses, visit:www.aber.ac.uk/en/international-english or email: tesol@aber.ac.uk.International Pathways /English Language CoursesTarget EnglishThis full-time course is designed for students who have not yet fulfilledthe language requirements for university entry. Students can join forthree, six or nine months in order to increase their English language levelbefore starting their postgraduate degree course.Pre-Masters ProgrammeThis one-year postgraduate foundation programme prepares internationalstudents for entering a taught Masters degree at Aberystwyth. It isavailable for many different subjects, including Art, Law and Management.Please enquire about other subjects. The course consists of 20 hours perweek of English language and academic subjects.Supporting your StudiesDuring the academic year free language and learning support can beprovided for registered students. This consists of short courses, e.g.study skills, academic writing, language fluency, examination skills, andgrammatical accuracy. Writing workshops are offered on a regular basis,where students can obtain individual advice on their work in progress.Personal consultations can also be arranged to help students withparticular language and study difficulties.IELTSThe International English Centre is a registered IELTS testing centre.Contact the centre by emailing ielts@aber.ac.ukAccreditationThe International English Centre’s courses are accredited by the British Counciland English UK. This is your guarantee of a high-quality programme.Further InformationThe SecretaryInternational English CentreAberystwyth UniversityPenglais CampusAberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3DBWALES, UKTel: +44 1970 622545 / 622547Fax: +44 1970 622546E-mail: tesol@aber.ac.ukwww.aber.ac.uk/en/international-english