Program Overview

Academic Skills for Higher Education

Overview

This course provides an insight into the core academic skills for future study at University level within a business discipline.

Course Details

Credits and Level

• Credits: 10, Level: 4*

Business Management & Enterprise

Course Overview

These skills include a range of personal and transferable study skills, including active listening, reading and understanding academic texts, note taking, time management, written and oral communication, analytical thinking, and referencing.

What You Study

• Personal development
• Study skills
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Academic writing skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Harvard reference skills
• Reflection on learning
• Portfolio building

How You Are Assessed

With a structure and template provided, you will provide an individual 1,500 word portfolio containing a reflective written analysis of the learning and acquisition of skills that you have gained throughout the module.

Entry Requirements

• International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Start date: Starts Monday 30 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Where You Study

• Middlesbrough campus