Pre-sessional Programme Summer 2012
Our English for Academic Purposes Pre-sessional programme is aimed at postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students aiming to study at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, but who do not yet have the required level of English language ability for direct entry.
The programme has been carefully designed to prepare you for success in your future postgraduate course.
Aims
The pre-sessional course will help you by:
Introducing you to the academic environment of a British university
Developing and improving your knowledge of academic English in order to reach the required level for your chosen disciplines
Preparing you for the kinds of tasks you will need to perform in your studies
Developing the necessary confidence and skills for you to succeed in an academic environment
Course Content
The pre-sessional programme is designed to develop both academic English language ability and study skills and includes intensive sessions on:
Academic vocabulary
Reading skills
Research skills
Analysing figures and describing data
How to write essays, dissertations and theses
Understanding and using English grammar to support clear written and spoken communication
Planning and managing independent study time effectively
Listening and note-taking
Discussion and seminar skills
Academic oral presentations
Academic tutorials
Course Dates and Fees
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Course Length
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Course Dates
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Course Fees
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Registration Deadline
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10 weeks (240 hours)
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2 July 2012 – 7 September 2012
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28,550 RMB
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1 June 2012
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5 Weeks (120 hours)
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6 August 2012 – 7 September 2012
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14,650 RMB
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6 July 2012
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Note: Price also includes campus accommodation
Pre-sessional Entry Requirements
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IELTS Course Requirement
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Your Current Score
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Pre-sessional Course
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Target 7.0 (min. 6.0)
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6.5
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5 Week
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6.0
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10 Week
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Target 6.5 (min. 5.5)
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6.0
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5 Week
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5.5
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10 Week
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Target 6.0 (min. 5.0)
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5.5
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5 Week
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5.0
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10 Week
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If you have a different English language qualification e.g. TOEFL or CET, this may be considered equivalent to an IELTS score. The Centre for English Language Education will confirm these details with you after receiving your application.
Students holding conditional offers from UNNC are required to attend all classes and complete all course assignments in order to progress to their chosen degree programme. Successful completion of the pre-sessional programme will be accepted as an IELTS equivalency. There is no need for you to retake the IELTS examination before you enrol for your degree programme at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China.
Note: UNNC reserves the right to cancel the pre-sessional programme if there are insufficient participants. Specific dates may be changed according to the academic calendar for 2012-2013.
How to Apply
For further enquiries about applying for the Pre-sessional Programme contact:
Rebecca Huang
Recruitment and Admissions Office
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
T: +86 (0) 574 – 88180155
E: admissions@nottingham.edu.cn||
For further enquiries about the Pre-sessional Programme content contact:
Ellen Zhao
First Year Office (TB326)
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China
T: +86 (0) 574-88180600
E: ellen.zhao@nottingham.edu.cn||