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The Language Centre
University of Leeds


 

Address The Language Centre,
University of Leeds,
Leeds, LS2 9JT,
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0)113 343 3251
Fax +44 (0)113 343 3252
E-mail address langc@leeds.ac.uk
Courses General English Programme
Pathway Pre-Sessional Programme
InterComm Pre-sessional Programme
IELTS Preparation Programme
Pre-Masters English for Business & Management
Target Pre-sessional Programme
Type of course General English Programme
Full-time (approximately 21 hours per week Monday - Friday)
and part-time (approximately 15 hours per week Monday – Friday mornings only)
Pathway Pre-Sessional
Full-time (approximately 21 hours per week Monday - Friday)
InterComm Pre-sessional
Full-time (approximately 21 hours per week Monday - Friday)
IELTS Preparation Programme
3 hours a week (afternoons only)
Pre-Masters English for Business & Management
Full-time (approximately 21 hours per week Monday - Friday)
Target Pre-sessional
Full-time (approximately 21 hours per week Monday to Friday)
Length of courses General English Programme - 5-20 weeks
Pathway Pre-Sessional - 10-32 weeks
InterComm Pre-sessional - 6 weeks
IELTS Preparation Programme - 8-10 weeks
Pre-Masters English for Business & Management - Programme A: 22 weeks, Programme B: 10 weeks, Programme C: 6 weeks.
Target Pre-sessional - 10-42 weeks
Date of commencement General English Programme
1 October 2007, 5 November 2007, 7 January 2008, 11 February 2008, 31 March 2008, 12 May 2008, 7 July 2008, 4 August 2008.
Application deadline is 21 days before the programme start date.

Pathway Pre-Sessional Programme
1 October 2007, 7 January 2008, 31 March 2008.
Application deadline is 21 days before the programme start date.

InterComm Pre-sessional Programme
4 August 2008.
Application deadline is 11 July 2008.

IELTS Preparation Programme
8 October 2007, 14 January 2008, 07 April 2008.
Application deadline is 21 days before the programme start date.

Pre-Masters English for Business & Management
Programme A: 7 January 2008, Programme B: 31 March 2008, Programme C: 04 August 2008.
Application deadlines Programme A: 07 December 2007, Programme B: 7 March 2008, Programme C: 11 July 2008.

Target Pre-sessional Programme
1 October 2007, 7 January 2008, 31 March 2008, 7 July 2008 and 04 August 2008.
Application deadline is 21 days before the programme start date.
Class size Normal maximum of 16 students per class
Student accommodation Available.
Fees
(not including accommodation)
General English Programme - £150-200 per week
Pathway Pre-Sessional Programme - £210 per week
InterComm Pre-sessional Programme - £230 per week
IELTS Preparation Programme - £32 per week
Pre-Masters English for Business & Management - £230 per week
Target Pre-sessional Programme - £210 per week
Admission requirements General English Programme
A pre-intermediate level of English. A minimum age of 18 years.

Pathway Pre-Sessional Programme/ IELTS Preparation Programme
An intermediate level of English. A minimum age of 18 years.

InterComm Pre-sessional Programme
An acceptance on a postgraduate programme (a conditional offer may be acceptable in some circumstances). IELTS: an overall minimum score of 6.0 with not less than 5.0 in each skill* or TOEFL: paper-based test, 550 and TWE 4.0; computer-based test, 220 and 4.0 on the Essay Writing; internet-based test, 83 total score with not less than 18 on listening, 20 on reading and speaking and 21 on writing.*
* Communications Studies students may need higher English scores

Pre-Masters English for Business & Management
Minimum age 18 years old.
Programme A: A good first degree (i.e. the equivalent of a 2:1 or a GPA or 3 or more) and IELTS (an overall minimum score of 5.5) or TOEFL (paper based test: minimum 530; computer-based test: minimum 200; internet-based test iBT TOEFL: minimum 72)
Programme B: A good first degree (i.e. the equivalent of a 2:1 or a GPA or 3 or more) and IELTS (an overall minimum score of 6.0) or TOEFL (paper based test: minimum 550; computer-based test: 220; internet-based test iBT TOEFL: minimum 83)
Programme C: an unconditional offer of a place on an MBA / MA / MSc programme* or an offer of a place on an MBA / MA / MSc programme conditional only on attending the Pre-Masters English for Business & Management*
* from Leeds University Business School or another institution

Target Pre-sessional Programme
Minimum age 18 years old.
Terms 1-3
An intermediate knowledge of English is required (this programme is not suitable for beginners).
Term 4a
An offer of a place on an academic programme in the UK. IELTS: an overall minimum score of 5.0 with not less than 5.0 in each skill or TOEFL: paper based test minimum 520 with not less than 3.5 on the Test of Written English; iBT TOEFL (internet based test) minimum 69, with not less than 15 on listening and 17 on reading, writing and speaking.
Term 4b
An unconditional offer of a place on an academic programme in the UK; if the offer is conditional upon reaching the University’s of School’s English requirement, the applicant must have obtained an appropriate score on IELTS or TOEFL. IELTS: an overall minimum score of 5.5 with not less than 5.0 in each skill or TOEFL: paper based test minimum 530 with not less than 3.5 on the Test of Written English; iBT TOEFL (internet based test) minimum 72, with not less than 16 on listening and 18 on reading, writing and speaking.
Student profile Students from over 100 different countries.
Minimum age 18 years
Contact person Admissions Secretary


 


About the Courses


General English Programme
The General English Programme began in April 2007. It includes English for everyday communication and develops awareness of British life and culture. Students on this course will gain skills and knowledge in the following areas:

English Language
• listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for everyday communication
• vocabulary expansion
• grammatical accuracy
• creative expression
• pronunciation and spelling

IT Skills
• computer-based language learning
• researching on the internet
An Awareness of British Culture
• familiarity with social and cultural life in Britain

Please note that acceptance on this programme does not necessarily mean that you will be accepted on an academic programme at the University of Leeds.

Pathway Pre-Sessional Programme
The Pathway Pre-sessional programme provides English language and academic preparation for the International Foundation Year and undergraduate studies. Students on this programme will develop the following skills and knowledge:

English Language
• listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for everyday communication
• vocabulary expansion
• grammatical accuracy
• creative expression
• pronunciation and spelling

Academic Skills
• academic writing skills
• sentence and paragraph structure
• essay-writing techniques
• report-writing techniques
• researching and writing assignments on relevant topics
• referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• academic reading strategies
• understanding lectures
• participating in seminars and discussions
• giving oral presentations

Exam Preparation
• IELTS preparation

IT Skills
• researching on the internet
• PowerPoint presentations

An Awareness of British Culture
• familiarity with social and cultural life in Britain
• analysing the British media - press, TV and radio
An Awareness of University Systems, Services and Facilities
• familiarity with university facilities
• using the library and library catalogues
• using the computer clusters and on-line resources

InterComm Pre-sessional Programme
The Intercomm Pre-Sessional is the only programme of its kind in the UK.

It provides English language preparation and an introduction to current affairs for postgraduate degrees in Communications Studies and Journalism; Politics, Developmental Studies and related fields; Translation and Interpreting Studies and related fields. The skills and knowledge that students develop include:

English Language
• listening skills
• fluency in speaking
• vocabulary development
• grammatical accuracy
• pronunciation

Academic Skills
• academic writing
• academic reading strategies
• effective reading of academic texts and newspaper articles
• academic listening
• understanding TV and radio news coverage
• participating in live lectures delivered by university lecturers and media specialists
• note-taking and summarising
• participating in seminars and discussions
• giving oral presentations

Exam Preparation
• dealing with examinations

IT Skills
• researching on the internet
• PowerPoint presentations
An Awareness of British Culture
• familiarity with social and cultural life in Britain
• analysing the British media - press, TV and radio

An Awareness of University Systems, Services and Facilities
• familiarity with university facilities
• using the library and library catalogues
• using the computer clusters and on-line resources

IELTS Preparation Programme
The IELTS Preparation Programme provides guided preparation and practice for the IELTS exam. Students will develop the following skills and knowledge:

Exam Structure
• Knowledge of how the IELTS exam is conducted and administered

Exam Strategies
• Techniques for approaching each of the four skills tests in the IELTS exam

Language Skills
• Focus on essential vocabulary
• Focus on relevant grammar
• Focus on aspects of language related to the productive skills of speaking and writing

Exam Practice
• Practice tests
• Feedback on performance
• Access to Language Centre on-line IELTS practice materials

Pre-Masters English for Business & Management
The Pre-Masters English for Business & Management was the first programme of its kind in the UK when it was launched in 1992.

It provides English language and academic preparation for post graduate business and management programmes – MBA/MA/MSc. Students will develop the following skills and knowledge:

English Language
• listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for everyday communication
• vocabulary expansion
• grammatical accuracy
• pronunciation

Academic Skills
• academic writing skills
• researching and writing MBA/MA/MSc assignments and projects
• referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• academic reading strategies for management modules e.g:
• organisational behaviour
• marketing
• finance
• handling management case studies
• understanding business lectures
• participating in live lectures delivered by university lecturers and business specialists
• note-taking and summarising
• participating in seminars and discussions
• giving oral presentations

An Awareness of Business & Management Modules For example:
• Marketing Communications
• Organisational Behaviour
• Marketing of Tourism
• Strategic Management
• Project Management

Exam Preparation
• dealing with MBA/MA/MSc examinations
• IELTS preparation (optional on Programmes A & B)
• GMAT (can be arranged on an individual basis on Programmes A & B)

IT Skills
• researching on the internet
• PowerPoint presentations

An Awareness of British Culture
• familiarity with social and cultural life in Britain
• analysing the British media - press, TV and radio

An Awareness of University Systems, Services and Facilities
• familiarity with university facilities
• using the library and library catalogues
• using the computer clusters and on-line resources

Target Pre-sessional Programme
The Target Pre-sessional programme provides English language and academic preparation for postgraduate studies. Students will develop a range of skills and knowledge including:

English Language
• listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for everyday communication
• vocabulary expansion
• grammatical accuracy
• creative expression
• pronunciation and spelling

Academic Skills
• academic writing skills
• sentence and paragraph structure
• essay-writing techniques
• report-writing techniques
• researching and writing assignments on relevant topics
• referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• academic reading strategies
• understanding lectures
• note-taking and summarising
• participating in seminars and discussions
• giving oral presentations

Exam Preparation
• IELTS preparation (optional)

IT Skills
• researching on the internet
• PowerPoint presentations

An Awareness of British Culture
• familiarity with social and cultural life in Britain
• analysing the British media - press, TV and radio

An Awareness of University Systems, Services and Facilities
• familiarity with university facilities
• using the library and library catalogues
• using the computer clusters and on-line resources

Although most of the programme content is fixed, there are optional components which can be selected to meet your specific needs.


About the Language Centre


The Language Centre is part of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Leeds. We have been providing high quality English and foreign language support and training in a friendly, caring and academic environment for over 20 years. The Language Centre offers:

An extensive range of English language programmes:
• year-round academic English programmes
• year-round English for everyday communication
• English for specific purposes
• IELTS preparation
• modules for undergraduate degree programmes
• components of the International Foundation Year
• professional teacher development programmes
• specially-designed programmes

Quality teaching and learning
• accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English as a foreign language
• well-qualified and caring staff, experienced in teaching students from over 100 countries
• a student-centred approach
• an extensive range of up-to-date resources
• specific attention to student needs

A modern learning environment
• centrally located on the main university campus
• wireless and free internet access
• well-equipped language classrooms
• digital audio-visual language laboratories
• classrooms for computer-based language learning
• two world-class state-of-the-art interpreting suites
• access to the University's libraries and learning resources

Excellent self-access provision
• resources for more than 40 languages
• satellite TV and multi-media equipment
• a language exchange partner scheme
• a wide range of international newspapers and magazines
• 79 individual work-stations in the Self-Access Area
• a dedicated language learning adviser
• access to language learning materials on the internet
• open for more than 65 hours a week during term time

Social and welfare provision
• areas for relaxation and self-study
• personal tutor support
• access to the University's international student support and welfare services
• regular social activities


About the University of Leeds


The University of Leeds is one of the UK's top civic universities, in the heart of one of the UK's most cosmopolitan, exciting and affordable cities. Established in 1904, the University of Leeds has a long tradition of excellence and is now one of the giants of the higher education system.

The University of Leeds is:

High status
• 35 departments are rated internationally or nationally as 'excellent'
• a member of Britain's Russell Group, representing Britain's top 19 research-led universities
• ranked in the top ten for research power in the UK

Internationall
• over 5000 international students
• students from over 100 different countries
• links with over 600 institutions world-wide
• a member of the Worldwide Universities Network

Popular
• one of the most popular universities in the UK
• the first choice for thousands of students each year

Diverse
• the widest variety of courses in England ranging from traditional to pioneering subject areas
• over 1000 degree programmes
• more students in languages and physical sciences than any other UK university

Career-oriented
• graduates sought by employers world-wide
• one of the best careers advisory services in the UK

Large
• one of the largest universities in the UK
• over 32000 students
• one main campus close to the city centre

Well-equipped
• modern lecture theatres and laboratories
• first-rate computing services
• internationally acclaimed library with over 2.7 million books
• well-resourced Language Centre
• one of the biggest and best student unions in the country
• excellent sports facilities



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