Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS)
| Award title: | English as a Foreign Language |
| School: | English Language Centre |
| Campus: | Lincoln |
| Duration: | 5 or 10 weeks |
| Entry Requirements: | see below |
| Hours: | Short Course |
| Fees: | See below. |
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About the Course
We understand that as an international student it can take some time to adjust your English language skills to a new environment so here at the University of Lincoln we have a specialist English Language Centre who will offer help and advice to you both before your course and for the duration of your study.
Every year we deliver a Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills programme (PEASS) for international students who wish to enhance their English language skills. Pre-sessional courses are specialist courses which prepare international students for study in UK higher education.
Only those students who hold an offer to study at the University of Lincoln may apply for these courses. We can add the PEASS course to your offer automatically if you do not meet the University’s English Language entry requirements.
However, even if you have met the University's language requirements the course is highly recommended. It is an ideal preparation course which gives you the opportunity to practice and improve the study skills essential for successful academic study.
The University of Lincoln PEASS course includes the following:
- Intensive teaching sessions and support
- Welcome Pack
- Welcome Event including buffet
- Course material
- Coach trip to a UK city
- Selected evening activities
- Visa and CAS advice and support sessions
- Accommodation advice sessions
Entry Requirements, Course Dates and Fees
The PEASS course that you choose depends upon your current English language qualification level. The entry requirements guide below is based upon the IELTS exam. If you have an alternative English language qualification, please contact us and we can advise you on the most suitable route to take.
PEASS Route A
IELTS entry requirement
Overall 1.0 below course entry requirement (with no band more than 1.5 below overall requirement)
For example: if your offer is IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, you will need to have obtained an IELTS 5.0 with no band below 4.5
PEASS course
10 weeks
Dates
Monday 2nd July 2012 to Friday 7th September 2012
Fee (excluding Accommodation)
£2500
Fee (including Accommodation)
£3600
PEASS Route B
IELTS entry requirement
Overall 0.5 below course entry requirement (with no band more than 1.0 below overall requirement)
For example: if your offer is IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, you will need to have obtained an IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0
PEASS course
5 weeks
Dates
Monday 6th August 2012 to Friday 7th September 2012
Fee (excluding Accommodation)
£1250
Fee (including Accommodation)
£1800
The PEASS course includes 18 hours of teaching per week. You will also be expected to supplement this with additional study in your own time
The PEASS course would also be of great benefit to students with unconditional offers and who have already met the requirements for entry onto their course but would like to familiarise themselves with the conventions of academic study at a UK university.
Course Content
The course will focus on developing your academic English skills, with particular emphasis on presentation and seminar techniques, note-taking and essay writing skills. The emphasis is on academic English to help you to prepare for university study here at Lincoln and you will be given support and guidance throughout. An outline of what you will study is outlined below:
Essay Writing
- Stages of writing an academic essay
- Understanding essay titles
- Essay structure
- Researching material for essay writing
- The writing process
- Cautious Language
- Signposting
- Tenses for academic essays
- Reporting verbs
- Proof reading work- common errors
- Referencing and quotations in academic writing
Presentations
- Do’s and don’ts when presenting
- Using cue cards
- Useful language for Q & A section
- Power-point slides
- Citation in academic presentations
Other
- Listening to lectures – ‘signposting’
- Note- taking techniques
- Strategies for improving reading speeds
- Academic word list
You will also be given access to the Macmillan English Campus, an online Language learning resource which will allow you to study autonomously and practice your grammar and vocabulary.
In addition we will also provide comprehensive student support advice on visa extensions and accommodation options throughout the PEASS course.
Classes
There will be a maximum of 18 adult students from a variety of different countries and you will be taught by qualified native speaker teachers who have a lot of experience in teaching Academic English.
Assessment
If you have a conditional offer for either an undergraduate or postgraduate programme beginning in September 2012 which is dependent on your level of English, you will need to pass assessments at the end of the PEASS course to be able to progress on to your course. When you have successfully passed the PEASS course we will give you an unconditional offer letter and CAS letter for your progression course and assist you with any visa extensions you may need to make.
These assessments will be based on an essay and a presentation which will take place towards the end of the course. You will be given clear guidance throughout the course to prepare you for these assessments.
If you have an unconditional offer for either an undergraduate or postgraduate programme beginning in September 2012 and you are taking the PEASS course to improve your English then your offer will not be affected.
Accommodation
We provide modern, self-catering accommodation on campus, with 24-hour security and access to University facilities, such as the Library and Sports Centre. The campus is in the centre of the city, so you do not need to use public transport to get to/from lessons. You will have full access to all of the University facilities.
Studying at Lincoln
Lincoln is a beautiful, historic and friendly city and is relatively inexpensive compared to other UK cities. The University of Lincoln has a modern campus with up to date facilities. More details on the University and Lincoln can be found on the home page of our website.
FAQ
Click here for PEASS Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
If you would like more details or are interested in applying for PEASS course then please contact englishlanguage@lincoln.ac.uk and we will be happy to help with any questions
The information provided in this subject outline is correct at the time of publication. It is issued for the general guidance of students entering the University. The University intends to provide the course as outlined, but reserves the right to withdraw or to make alterations to courses if necessary.
