British Council - Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK

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Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
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Overview

Be prepared for university study in the UK by familiarising yourself with UK culture and higher education

Duration	4 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
Official Website	Go to Website
Credential	Certificate

Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
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Highlights

Earn a certificate from British Council

Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
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Course details

Skills you will learn

English

Who should do this course?

This course would be of immense benefit to international students who have been accepted to study at a UK university

What are the course deliverables?

Demonstrate an understanding of UK academic culture and the engagement expected of you

Explore the way teaching and learning is organised in UK higher education and its key terminology

Reflect on the language knowledge and academic skills you need to achieve success

Assess the resources that are available to you to support your learning

Reflect on the positive contribution you will make to UK academic life through the diversity of perspectives you bring

Develop the confidence you need to feel prepared for study in the UK

More about this course

The prestige of a UK university education attracts students from all over the world
However, research shows that transition to UK study is not always easy. Many feel challenged by an unfamiliar educational system, cultural differences, and working in a different language.
This course will give you all the help you need to study and thrive in the UK
You'll become familiar with studying in English and how higher education courses are structured, gaining a clear understanding of what to expect
You'll also develop self-study skills, whilst getting a taste of life in the UK.

Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
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Curriculum

Finding your place

Getting started

Higher education in the UK

Independent study

Academic Skills

Life in the UK: Choosing accommodation

Review and reflect

Finding your voice

Welcome to Week 2

Seminars and group work

Presentations

Life in the UK

Review and reflect

Finding the right information

Welcome to Week 3

Ways to approach reading

Using your library

Life in the UK: Taking care of yourself

Review and reflect

Putting it all together

Welcome to Week 4

Academic writing

Academic integrity

Assessments

Life in the UK: Preparation for arrival

Review and reflect

Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
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Faculty details

Brian Turner

I’m an English for Academic Purposes lecturer & materials developer at the University of Reading. My research interest is different modes of thought & reasoning across different language & cultures