Pre-Sessional English Language

Program Overview

Solent University's Pre-Sessional English program prepares international students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies by enhancing their academic English proficiency, study skills, and autonomous learning abilities. Through modules in reading, writing, listening, speaking, and an extended essay, students develop the skills necessary for effective communication and successful performance in higher education. The program fosters a supportive and diverse learning environment, equipping students with transferable skills applicable in both academic and professional settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Pre-Sessional English programme at Solent University is designed to enhance the academic and English language skills of international students in preparation for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The program aims to:

• Enhance academic study skills for successful performance in degree programs.
• Foster autonomous learning abilities for independent study and research.

Outline:

The program consists of the following modules:

• Academic Reading: Focuses on developing effective reading techniques, strategies for handling unfamiliar language, and predicting content.
Students also improve research skills by evaluating sources and utilizing them effectively in writing.
• Academic Writing: Covers essay planning and structuring, paragraph organization and writing, paraphrasing and summarizing, referencing, and using sources.
Grammatical structures and academic vocabulary common in academic writing are reviewed in depth.
• Academic Speaking: Prepares students for oral communication tasks, including seminar discussions, debates, and presentations.
It aims to enhance accuracy and fluency in spoken English.
• Extended Essay: A researched essay with an academic focus related to the student's future field of study.
It develops research skills for planning, drafting, and writing an extended essay, as well as skills required for academic study.
• Personal Tutorial: Individual sessions with a tutor to discuss progress and ask questions about personal development as a learner.

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Essays
• Group work
• Group presentations
• Individual presentations

Teaching:

The program employs a combination of teaching methods:

• Directed learning
• Collaborative learning

Other:

• The program is designed to help students develop transferable skills applicable in the workplace, such as analytical skills and teamwork.
• The program creates a lively and friendly atmosphere with international students from diverse backgrounds.

Tuition fees The fees for the 2024 academic year are: 12 week course: £4,600 7 week course: £2,890