Background

This year we are able to open up the IELTS Exemption Course (IEC) free of charge to all early years PhD students who may benefit from attending. Previously, this course was only for PhD students who have entered their programme through the IELTS Exemption route. This means they have met the overall IELTS requirements for the programme, e.g. 6.5 or above overall, but they have at most two skills at 5.5. The course is delivered by the English for Academic Purposes team which is part of the School of Literature and Languages.

The aim of the course is to help students further develop their English academic language and skills through the four areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Topics covered include the writing process, academic language, critical reading and note-taking, delivering spoken presentations, academic referencing, writing a research proposal and working with your supervisor. At the end of the course, students need to submit a critical review of an article from their specialist field and deliver an oral presentation based on a couple of specific areas from their PhD.

Course details

Delivery Format: Online through Zoom

Course Length: 10 weeks

Course Dates: Start Date: 14 February, End Date: 10 May (3 week break 11 April – 1 May)

Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am – 12.50pm

Due to length/number of hours involved and the limited places available, if you are interested in joining, it is important that you are able to commit to attending all of the course.

If you would like to apply, or if you have any further questions, please email the Course Leader: Natalie Symmonds n.symmonds@surrey.ac.uk and Subject Leader EAP: James Green j.green@surrey.ac.uk