English for Academic Studies (Standard Route)

About the course

If you are an international student with good academic qualifications, but with a low level of English, this one year programme can help you to develop both your English language and study skills and enable you to progress to a wide range of degree courses at the University. The programme is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge that you will need in order to begin to study effectively in a new country. After successful completion of this programme you will be guaranteed a place on the degree course of your choice at the University.

During the EAS programme you will develop general English language and study skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will also learn about how to clearly understand the academic language that will be used by your tutors and about how to study effectively at a British university. At the same time you will be introduced to British society and culture through the use of materials found in British publications, recordings and broadcasts. The programme is designed to improve your English skills whilst helping you to settle into in a new country and find out about differences in culture and approaches to studying.

Why choose this course?

• EAS will help you to develop both your English language and study skills and enable you to progress to a wide range of degree courses at the University
• The programme is designed to give you the confidence and knowledge that you will need in order to begin to study effectively in the UK
• EAS is equivalent to Common European Framework level B1

Study routes

• Full Time (Less than 24 weeks), 1 Years
• Full Time,

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Careers

When you successfully complete the programme, you are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree at the University of Hertfordshire. Your future options will depend on the subject you choose for your degree study, and the University offers a very wide range of subjects including law, business and management, computer science and engineering, as well as humanities and the arts. 

Structure

Year 1

Core Modules

• English for Academic Purposes (Standard)

• General English (Standard)

• Study & Research Skills (Standard)

• Study in the UK (Standard)

Optional

Fees & funding

Discounts are available for International students if payment is made in full at registration

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Other financial support

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Living costs / accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.

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How to apply