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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Study UK: Prepare to Study and Live in the UK
British Council and GREAT Campaign
This online course was aimed at people preparing to study in the UK. Participants have a clear understanding of the UK Higher Education system, what they can expect and the study skills they need to thrive in UK education.
4 weeks, 3 hours per week
Fiona Samson
GREAT Britain Campaign Director
British Council
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- 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
Syllabus
- Characteristic features of higher education in the UK: active engagement, critical thinking, evidence-based argument, independent study, academic integrity
- Study modes: lectures, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, group assignments, their roles and functions
- The language skills you need to achieve success (academic writing, reading, listening and note-taking, speaking)
- Understanding assessment in higher education
- Support services available to students; library, English language support, counselling etc.
- Practical issues round living as a student in the UK: accommodation, making friends, what to bring, things you need to do on arrival
Issued on 8th December 2020
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