Academic Preparation / Pathway Courses in Canterbury

To access a university in the UK, a good English communication level must be demonstrated, and an ability to participate in seminars, to write essays and to submit assignments or research papers. These Pathways to University offer a clear route to successful undergraduate or postgraduate entry by achieving the English levels required for different degree disciplines: Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Natural Sciences.Start dates: - 03.01: 24 weeks Entry requirement: IELTS 4.5; TOEFL 447-483 - 03.04: 12 weeks Entry requirement: IELTS 5.5; TOEFL 533-570The University Access Programme is essential preparation for students entering higher education at a British university for foundation, undergraduate or master’s level study. The programme is accepted by local universities for entry to degree level courses. The programme has a strong emphasis on: - Academic Study Skills - Library Skills - Research Methods - Note-Taking - Presentation Skills - Listening For Gist and Main Ideas - Summarising and Paraphrasing - Reading For Academic Genres - IELTS Preparation ?Students will be expected to contribute to class seminars, to take part in structured debates and to build up their presentation skills.