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Academic English
Academic English is listed on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes, ILEP No. 0341/0011
This course helps you develop the academic skills and knowledge you need for study and life in an English-speaking university. You will grow in confidence using English in both academic and general situations in UCC and Cork. You will receive regular advice and guidance to help you reach your personal targets in education.
Who is this programme for?
Academic modules focus on the academic skills and literacies to allow you to study further in English-medium Higher Education (known as Third Level in Ireland). Skills covered will include, for example, referencing/paraphrasing, critical thinking/textual analysis and academic word list/nominalisation.
The programme follows UCC’s connected curriculum principles to foster real-world usage of the English language in contexts relevant to students’ interests and aims. Students take part in project work, listen to university lectures and undertake some research as part of their programme.
Learning outcomes
To help students develop their English speaking, listening, reading, writing and communication skills in a practical and focused manner to achieve their English-language targets.
It is student-focused and aims to
- engage students in improving their language skills through targeted skills classes and associated self-study.
- give students the chance to grow in confidence using English in both academic and general situations.
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| Delivery |
*This course can be taken fully online. When you apply for the course please choose the online option only. |
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| Language Level |
CEFR B1 – C1 (IELTS 4 – 6.5) |
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| Length | The minimum is 4 weeks
20 hours per week 09:00 – 13:00 plus independent study. |
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| Class Size | Maximum 15 students, minimum of 6 students. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Age | 18 years + | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Start Dates |
Begin your course any Monday for the academic year. 6 September – 17 December 2021 (Cycles 1 - 4) 10 January – *17 June 2022 (Cycles 5 – 9) *Start and finish dates are flexible for the above programmes and students can continue to register for and attend these courses throughout the summer. Contact infolang@ucc.ie with your preferred start date |
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| Hours of study | 20 hours per week 09:00 – 13:00 plus independent study. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| End of Course Assessment | IELTS examination. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Progression |
University Language Centre Pre-sessional course and/or directly to a UCC undergraduate or postgraduate course. |
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On-Campus 
IT Requirements:
If you have any further queries on this course please email infolang@ucc.ie.