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.

  • Academic English
    This is a 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.
  • Academic speaking
    This class gives you the opportunity to develop your speaking skills. Topics in the past have included making assumptions, information exchanges and debates.
  • Grammar for academic writing
    In this module, we explore and practise the different grammatical structures needed for different types of writing.
  • 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.