Academic English and language development
We run a programme of short intensive courses to help you develop the English language skills you need for university study. You can take our courses either before you enrol or alongside your main programme of study.
Our courses include:
- academic writing
- presentation and pronunciation
- public speaking
- preparation for the International English Language Testing Scheme (IELTS) and Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency
- subject specific modules for business and law
- See our full list of English language modules >>
Before you enrol
We offer two full-time intensive courses to prepare you for study at university:
- Intensive English language booster: a one-month course to refresh your language skills, grammar and vocabulary in the context of topics of general interest such as British cultural and global issues.
- Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes: a one-month course focusing on academic reading, writing, speaking and listening designed to introduce students to the conventions and requirements of study at a British university.
After you enrol
A number of our courses are specifically designed to support you with the type of tasks and assignments you will be asked to do on your main course. The courses listed below last for 10 weeks, with one class a week, with a special half price fee for Birkbeck students. For 2011-12, the fee for international students studying at Birkbeck is £150.
For support with all aspects of your English language skills:
To focus specifically on writing at university:
To develop your understanding and use of the grammar used in academic writing:
To develop your spoken English and presentation skills:
