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Studying at Abertay

English for Undergraduate Study

Next start date: September 2012

Degree type: University Certificate
UCAS Code: Apply directly to the University
Duration: 1 year (full-time)


 

Intro


How to Apply

The University Certificate in English for Undergraduate Study is a full-time programme for students who need to improve their skills in English before they start their degree studies.

Content
  • Language and communication skills in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
  • Study skills in English (listening to lectures, reading and taking notes, writing academic essays)
  • English for your subject area - Business, Computing, Science, MBA Studies
  • Key concepts in your subject area
The courses run from September - June, and in the second semester you will undertake a module in your degree subject and study alongside other Abertay students.

Note: Admission to a degree course at the University of Abertay Dundee for students on this programme is conditional upon passing the examinations and assessed coursework. Some students may require extra English tuition before they are able to gain admission to the University.

What you study

University Certificate in English for Undergraduate Study
On this course you will improve your English language proficiency both for study and for everyday life as an undergraduate student in a UK Higher Education institution.

Semester 1 - September to January
Language skills for communication, introduction to study skills in English, the specialist language you need for your degree subject.

Semester 2 - February to May
Skills for writing assignments, preparation for examinations, oral presentations, and specialist knowledge to prepare you for your degree subject.

Entry routes

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