Course description
St Giles Eastbourne offers English for University Studies courses which are designed to give students the key skills for future successful study at University level in the UK.
Our English for University Studies course combines morning lessons of General English with afternoon lessons of English for Academic Purposes, aimed at developing essential reading, writing and presentational skills necessary for academic life in the UK.
The afternoon lessons in English for University Studies can also be combined with an IELTS preparation or Cambridge English examination course for a more academic experience.
English for University Studies is a flexible course designed to give you the key skills you will need for university life in the UK. It is offered at our English schools in the UK, and it can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of an International Semester Course.
The course consists of 28 lessons per week; 20 lessons of General English in the morning, and 8 lessons per week of English for Academic Purposes in the afternoons. The minimum length of study is 4 weeks and the maximum length is 12 weeks. The level of English required is Intermediate and above.
The course will help students to be successful in their university studies by preparing them for the challenges of studying in a foreign language and in a foreign culture. Students will learn how best to cope with the workload, particularly in terms of reading efficiently and effectively. Students will learn how to write in an academic style and how to give successful presentations. We will also look at how to get involved in seminars and how to get the most out of lectures. The following skills and topics are usually covered:
1. The academic aspect, an overview of:
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Research
Referencing
2. Reading and writing
Dealing with reading lists
Note-taking and summarising ideas
Avoiding plagiarism
Referencing
Formulating research questions
Building an argument
Essay writing
3. Listening and speaking
Preparing for lectures
Note-taking
Following up on notes
Engaging in discussion
Formulating questions in real time
Giving presentations
Responding effectively to questions
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule
Course duration
4-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024
St Giles Eastbourne does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class times
You can choose from the following class times:
Lesson
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Class level
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Eastbourne.
Class size
| Average |
10 students |
| Maximum |
12 students |
Student age
| Age range |
16 years old and older |
| Average |
21 years old
(20 in the summer) |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
