The following shows a sample of the non-credit modules that we offer. Our non-credit modules are designed to help you develop your academic English for study. All our sessions are interactive and practical.
- Academic English and Skills
This is a 10 week module for students who want to improve their academic English skills. We cover writing effectively, reading academic articles, giving oral presentations and so on. - Academic English for Doctoral Students
This module is for students who are engaged in research (i.e. PhD students). The focus is on developing the language to explain and present your research in both written and spoken formats. - Online Bitesize Grammar for Academic English
This block of 10 sessions of 1-hour looks at different aspects of grammar in writing, for example how grammatical forms are used to express Academic functions, such as criticality, strength of evidence, and how concision can be achieved through grammatical forms. - Writing your master’s dissertation
This module is for international students who are currently writing or about to start writing their master’s dissertations. Sessions will cover, for example, structuring text, writing abstracts and introductions, reviewing the literature, and making claims. - Writing your master’s dissertation (online & bitesize)
These sessions repeat the material in the on-campus module. This module is for international students who are currently writing or about to start writing their master’s dissertations. Sessions will cover, for example, structuring text, writing abstracts and introductions, reviewing the literature, and making claims. - Academic Speaking
These sessions are once every 4 weeks and use the philosophical circles approach to examine everyday questions from academic perspectives. They are useful sessions for anyone who wishes to build confidence in speaking in academic contexts. - Summer Intensive: Writing your master’s dissertation
This is a one day workshop for students who have completed their research proposals and may have begun their research. It focusses on the structure, purpose and possible language choices of the dissertation.
Use this link to find out more and book your session: https://unihub.shu.ac.uk/
Once you are in Unihub, click on Events and search Academic English or University English Scheme or UES.