Pre-sessional and in-sessional academic skills support
Each new cohort has students with varying levels of English language and academic skills proficiency.
Based on the English language test results at the time of admissions, some pre- and in-sessional academic skills classes will also be timetabled for all students during the Induction period at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This is to orient students to the academic conventions of postgraduate study and to enhance their skills in this area prior to submitting the first assignments. Other sessions may be scheduled by the Preparatory Programmes and Academic Skills Team (PPAS) at Â鶹¹ÙÍø according to need and upon request.
Please refer to the Programme Structure and Key Features page for more information.
In-house support
In-house support includes one-to one sessions with individual Academic Advisers, lecturers and theÌýPreparatory Programmes and Academic Skills TeamÌýat Â鶹¹ÙÍø.ÌýAll students areÌýallocatedÌýan Academic Adviser at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, who is available to provideÌýconstructive academic and personal development guidance and support throughout the programme of study, helping them onÌýtheir journey to become professional teachers. Academic Advisers also review students’ wider academic progress.Ìý
Students who needÌýadditionalÌýsupport will be able to meet regularly withÌýÂ鶹¹ÙÍø’sÌýPreparatory Programmes and Academic Skills Team, who will work with students toÌýdetermineÌýthe type of support they need. This support is available for academic skills needs and some language needs. Students may request academic skills classes or workshops, orÌýone-to-one tutorials and consultations,Ìýwhere a member of the team will offer them support and guidance on their academic skills. Alternatively, students may email their assignments for feedback on their writing. This service will be available to all students throughout theirÌýstudiesÌýat Â鶹¹ÙÍø, subject to availability.Ìý
Students are encouraged to learn from the comments of the lecturers and to discuss their progress with their lecturers and Academic Advisers,Ìýas well as theÌýPreparatory Programmes and Academic Skills Team and the Programme Leader.
Conference fund
To support the academic growth and development of students, they are actively encouraged to participate in conferences which the Department aims to facilitate through the dedicated Student Conference Fund.
