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English Language Skills Development

Faculty HLS

English language Skills Development at the faculty of Health and Life Sciences is delivered in two ways. We run three zero-credit modules for specific programmes in the faculty that most international students on those programmes will be automatically enrolled in. If you would like to participate, but you are not enrolled, please email insessional@exeter.ac.uk.

In addition to this, students on all science programmes are invited to join Academic Writing for Science by enrolling using the links at the bottom of the page.

English Language Skills Development for Specific Programmes

This course, which comprises 8 sessions, is open to students on all Psychology programmes and at all levels of study. The focus is specifically on academic writing for all aspects of psychology. Sessions include: 

  • Using and synthesising research materials 
  • Evaluation 
  • Organisation of written paragraphs 
  • Interpreting tutor feedback 
  • Accurately answering questions 

Students on postgraduate programmes will find this module on their timetables. There are two groups (Wednesdays 12.35-14.00 and Wednesdays 15.35-17.00), and the one most suited for your timetable will have been selected for you

If you are an undergraduate student and would like to attend, Please complete this form.

This series of workshops is open to students of Sports and Health Science at all levels of study. It focuses on the essential language aspects for academic assignments in this discipline including: 

  • Critical reading 
  • Critical writing 
  • Understanding assessment parameters 
  • Effective presentations 

There are five sessions of this module. During term 1, it will take place on Fridays from 13.35-15.25.

International students on these programmes should automatically be added to the module and will see the schedule in their university timetable. If you would like to participate, but you are not enrolled, please email insessional@exeter.ac.uk.

This provision comprises 4 standalone workshops. These workshops have been designed specifically to meet the needs of students in this discipline. Topics include: 

  • Communicating with patients 
  • Working effectively in teams 
  • Scientific writing 
  • Reflective writing 

International students on these programmes should automatically be added to the module and will see the schedule in their university timetable. If you are not enrolled, but would be interested in attending, email the Insessional team with your request insessional@exeter.ac.uk. 

English Language Skills Development for students on ALL Science programmes

Academic Writing for Science (AWSC) 

This course, which comprises 7 sessions, is suitable for students on all science programmes at the university and at all degree levels. Topics include: 

  • Written organisational skills 
  • Making effective use of sources 
  • Appropriate academic style 
  • Language skills for research reports and data commentary 

This course runs on Tuesdays 12.35-14.25 from 8th October to 27th November. Click on the links below to sign up for all sessions. Signing up for one session will automatically sign you up for all subsequent sessions.