University Pathways

University Preparation Courses in London

Prepare for academic life at an English-speaking university. Our special university preparation courses combine English language and academic study skills with subject knowledge and IT training.

Foundation Programme -
Diploma in Business & Economics
This programme is designed for undergraduates wishing to take a Business, Social Science or Humanities degree. The course is validated by Roehampton University and these universities also welcome applications from successful candidates: Queen Mary, Nottingham Trent University, University of Liverpool, University of East Anglia, Kingston University, Essex University, City University, University of Westminster, Middlesex University and Buckingham University.

Course Modules:

• Academic English and Study Skills: listening skills for lectures, note-taking, reading and writing skills, researching and presenting data; using a university library
• IELTS Preparation: strategies to maximise your examination score
• Business Studies: business vocabulary, types of business organisation; strategic and business planning; marketing, finance, planning, operations and human resources
• Economics: markets, how they work and why they fail; managing the economy and economic development
• Information Technology: databases, spreadsheets, word processing and presentations, using the Internet

Fast Track Foundation Programme
An IELTS score of 5.0 is needed for our 26-week Fast-track Foundation Programme starting in January. You join the foundation programme described above, taking separate lessons to bring you up-to-date with subject knowledge and language areas.

Pre-Masters Programme
This programme is designed for postgraduates who need to improve their level of English and their ability to study in English before starting a postgraduate degree. The programme consists of General and Academic English and preparation for IELTS. In addition students have a One-to-One tutorial programme with one session of 50 minutes every 2 weeks. This consists of a task based programme of research work and assignments in the students' chosen subject, with feedback and help from your tutor. We can offer a wide range of subjects including Art and Design, Law, Tourism and Hospitality, Media and Film Studies, Business, Economics, Marketing, Education and many others.

Please ask for our University Pathways leaflet for more information and an application form.

Foundation Programme - Business and Economics		Course Number:	31
Max class size: 15	Lesson per week: 25	Course length (week): 36
Level: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent & High School Diploma	Starting Dates: September 29, 2008
Timetable: Between 9.00-18.00 Monday to Friday
	Weeks 36 Cost: £ 7029

Fast Track Foundation Programme		Course Number:	32
Max class size: 15	Lesson per week: 25	Course length (week): 24
Level: IELTS 5 or equivalent & High School Diploma	Starting Dates: January 7, 2008 ; January 5, 2009
Timetable: Between 9.00-18.00 Monday to Friday
	Weeks 24 Cost: £ 4887

Pre-Masters Programme		Course Number:	33
Max class size: 15 / 1	Lesson per week: 20	Course length (week): 12/24/36
Level: 12 weeks: IELTS 6 24 weeks: IELTS 5.5 36 weeks: IELTS 5	Starting Dates: 12 weeks: February 4; April 7; June 9; August 4; September 29 24 weeks: January 14; March 17; May 12; July 7; September 15; November 10 36 weeks: February 18; April 14; June 23; August 18; October 20
Timetable: 9.00-13.00 or 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00 and a One-to-One tutorial Programme
	Weeks 12 24 36 Cost: £ 2344

	Course 31 includes 3 weeks' holiday Course 32 includes 1 week's holiday Eligibility: Applicants for the Foundation Programme should have a High School Diploma. Applicants for the Pre-Masters Programme should have a first degree Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes. 25 lessons = 21 hours tuition, 20 lessons = 17 hours tuition Minimum age: Foundation Programme: 17, Pre-Masters Programme: 21