Pre-sessional English Language (Postgraduate)
Chia-Lin Chen, MA in Group & Intercultural Therapy
See table below.
See table below.
During your time in London, there will be opportunities to visit theatres and galleries.
Please see Postgraduate tuition fees.
Please see How to apply.
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Centre for English Language and Academic Writing
This programme offers the best possible preparation for study at Goldsmiths for students who do not meet the English language requirements for degree level study. The Pre-sessional programme is unique because it covers key academic English language skills by focusing on the kind of academic content you will come across in your degree. These skills include listening to lectures, note taking, and guidance in academic writing and reading
Key features of the programme
- Two academic lectures per week in phases 3 and 4 (from July), in subjects that are directly relevant to studying at Goldsmiths
- Training in key academic skills such as listening to lectures and note-taking, academic reading, discussing academic topics and giving academic presentations
- Training and practice in writing academic essays, including how to compile a bibliography, reference properly and avoid plagiarism. We teach you how to write academic essays in the style of Goldsmiths and the University of London, not the 250-word IELTS style of essay
- Language development classes to improve your grammar and academic vocabulary
- Regular tutorials with a personal tutor who will monitor your progress, and give advice on how to make improvements
- Familiarisation with all aspects of university life and UK culture in general
- Students with conditional offers who successfully complete the pre-sessional move automatically on to their chosen degree programme
- Students who successfully complete the Pre-sessional will not need to take another IELTS test.
Assessment
There is continuous assessment through regular assignments, especially listening exercises, presentations and essays. The final assessment is similar to the type you will encounter on your degree programme – for example, an extended essay relating postmodernity to an area of interest within your degree programme; a formal presentation based on your essay; and a series of summaries based on either the Contemporary Art History or Film Studies lecture series.
Application enquiries
EU students or call +44 (0)20 7919 7766. International (non-EU) students or call +44 (0)20 7919 7702.
Dates and entry requirements:
| Length | Dates | Entrance requirements | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 weeks full-time | 23 April - 7 September 2012 |
5.5 IELTS or equivalent | £4,350 (£300 deposit when you accept our offer of a place) |
| 14 weeks full-time | 21 May - 7 September 2012 |
6.0 IELTS or equivalent | £3,420 (£300 deposit when you accept our offer of a place) |
| 9 weeks full-time | 9 July - 7 September 2012 |
6.5 IELTS or equivalent | £2,220 (£300 deposit when you accept our offer of a place) |
| 5 weeks full-time | 6 August - 7 September 2012 |
6.5 IELTS or equivalent with at least 6.0 in the writing test | £1,270 (£300 deposit when you accept our offer of a place) |
Please note that the deposit will not be returned but will be deducted from your tuition fee when you begin the programme.
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