UNNC Postgraduate Preparation Course 2024
Building the foundations for success on your future postgraduate course.
Couse Overview
The UNNC Postgraduate Preparation Course is a full-time intensive course run in summer each year, designed for students who will pursue postgraduate study at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) or study in other international universities.
The Postgraduate Preparation Course will:
- Introduce you to the academic environment of an international university
- Help you to understand the formalities of academic English
- Build a strong foundation in research skills
- Prepare you for the academic skills you will need on your chosen discipline
- Develop the necessary confidence and skills for you to succeed in an academic environment
Demo Class
Master Degree Preparation Course Demo Class
Targeted Audience
PG/PhD programme offer holders at UNNC or overseas that want to reach their full potential in their postgraduate programme.
Entry Requirements
| Exam Type | Entry Requirement |
|---|
| IELTS (Academic) |
6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT |
80 |
| PTE (Academic) |
65 |
| Doulinguo |
95 |
Curriculum Characteristics
Why this course is your best choice:
- Delivered by specialists from CELE with academic teaching background, overseas teaching experience and advanced qualifications.
- Small class size delivered entirely in English
- Bookable one-to-one advising sessions
- Introduction to genres of your field of study
- An opportunity to write a postgraduate level essay
- Individual feedback
- Research skills and research methods focus
Programme Schedule
The Postgraduate Preparation Programme incorporates two modules: Reading, Writing and Research Skills (RWRS) for 3 hours per day, and Listening, Discussion and Presentations (LDP) for 2 hours per day.
Both courses focus on building up the academic skills that are required for success at the postgraduate level of study. Both modules will be interwoven with academic workshops, 1-1 advising and guided self-study. There will also be opportunities to enjoy cultural and sports events to cultivate personal interests and discover new passions.
*All courses are delivered face-to-face. However, in the event of government policy changes or any force majeure, UNNC reserves the right to switch to online classes.
UNNC reserves the right to change the time and date without any prior notice.
Course Tutors
Gareth Morries
Senior Tutor for Pre-sessionals
Gareth joined UNNC in July of 2023 and has worked on the Postgraduate Pre-sessional Programmes and International Pathways Course. Prior to joining UNNC Gareth worked for two years at the Perse School (Suzhou) and a decade at Xi’an Jiao Tong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). During his time at XJTLU Gareth also completed his doctorate at the University of Exeter. His current research interests are in the areas of leadership and management, motivation and satisfaction, recruitment and retention, professional development, organisational and educational psychology, and health and wellbeing. More details are available here: Gareth Morris - University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Dawn Buckley
RWRS Module Convener
Dawn has taught EAP in China since 2014, gaining experience in three Sino-foreign partnership university contexts including UNNC, as well as in a public university context. She has also worked on Pre-sessional programmes in the university of Bristol, UK. In addition, prior to coming to China, she accumulated several years of experience teaching English in other countries, including summer and year-round programmes. Her current research interest is in technology enhanced learning and the development of self access educational materials.
Michaela Seserman
LDP Module Convener
Michaela has been teaching English since 2005. She has worked at the University of Bradford and the University of Liverpool in the UK teaching English for Academic Purposes. In Liverpool, she contributed to the course and later became one of the summer coordinators. In 2019, she moved to China and is now using her experience and knowledge on the summer course at UNNC. She has a background in linguistics, with an interest in using mobile technology to support language acquisition.
Comments from Former Students
As a student enrolled in a Master Degree Preparation Programme, we had a fulfilling four weeks with a wide range of courses and activities. Under the guidance of experienced teachers, we not only gradually got familiar with how to properly use English to communicate with students from different cultural backgrounds, but also improved the efficiency of our literature search and reading. This gave us confidence in coping with future professional courses and essay writing.
After class, we were pleasantly surprised by a variety of outdoor and sports activities, such as night tour of river, art museum visits, Frisbee games, yoga and so on. Plus, acclimatizing to campus life ahead of time allowed you to enjoy the top-notch library, gymnasium and cafeteria without queuing. Furthermore, I also made wonderful and kind friends who may accompany me throughout the school year.
All in all, this programme has been an unexpected reward for me.
Course Information
Programme type: 4-week course
Programme date: 5th August 2024 - 30th August 2024
Programme Tuition: 18,500 RMB
Accommodation Fee: TBC
Application deadline: 25th July 2024
How to Apply
1. Please scan the QR code and submit your application.
2. Please send the e-copies of your ID card, language test report, offers (if you have) to Geoffrey.Gao@nottingham.edu.cn
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for the course without an offer?
The master degree preparation course is designed for students who want to prepare for the Master programme and develop the academic skills required to be successful. Anyone who has achieved the entry requirements can apply.
Will there be a test in the course?
There are mock writing tests, group discussions, presentations and essays in the course.
Can I use the test result to apply for the Master programme in UNNC or other universities?
The master degree preparation course is a training programme, therefore the test results are not applicable for applying for the Master programmes at UNNC.
When will the course start and what is the schedule?
Please refer to the course timetable.
Will the course be delivered online or on campus? Can students apply for an online course?
To ensure the best learning outcome, all the courses are delivered face to face in the campus. The online courses are not available currently. *dependent on government regulations
Is the course delivered in English or Chinese?
All the courses are delivered in English to prepare you for academic study at the Master degree level. Some cultural and sports events are bilingual.
Can students ask for a leave or withdraw?
If there are special circumstances, students can ask for leave or withdraw. Please refer to the course contract for details.
Do students need to prepare anything before the course begins?
CELE has prepare the self-study materials and textbooks, thus students do not need to make extra preparations.
Can students leave the campus during the course?
Students can leave the campus during the course. The policy may vary due to safety reasons and pandemic situations.
Can students live in the campus?
The students can choose to live in or outside the campus. Accommodation fee will be charged if students decide to live in campus.
What is the accommodation like?
The logistic department will arrange the UNNC student dormitories for trainees.
Can students continue to live in the dormitory after the end of the course?
Yes. Students can choose to extend their stay in dormitories after the course.
For other enquiries, please contact:
Geoffrey Gao
Tel: +86 (0)574 8818 0000 ext.8651
Email: Geoffrey.Gao@nottingham.edu.cn