| Course Name |
English - Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway |
| Course Provider |
UCC Language Centre |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
111000 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Please see "Course Web Page" below for details. |
| Application Date |
Expand+How to apply
Applicants for the EAP pre-Masters & pre-PhD Pathway should first meet the academic requirements for their chosen postgraduate programme and have a conditional offer letter from UCC for this programme. Please see UCC’s offerings of t...
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Applicants for the EAP pre-Masters & pre-PhD Pathway should first meet the academic requirements for their chosen postgraduate programme and have a conditional offer letter from UCC for this programme. Please see UCC’s offerings of taught postgraduate programmes at http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/taughtcourses/ which include specific academic entry requirements for the chosen postgraduate programme.
All applicants must first have a conditional offer letter from UCC for their chosen Masters/PhD programme.
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| Eligibility |
IT Requirements:
A computer, tablet or smartphone with audio and video. A reliable internet connection. You will need to be able to access MS Teams, Zoom or Canvas for your classes, depending on the course applied for.
On-Campus, students may be expected to have their laptop or smartphone available to them in class. |
| Comment |
For visa-dependent students
This course will allow students whose first language is not English, the opportunity to develop English Language proficiency, whilst taking modules from those offered across the University in their chosen discipline. |
| Course Content |
Expand+Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway ILEP number: 0341/0009
Version 1
Is taken on a full-time basis over one academic year and comprises 60 credits. It combines English language modules with academic modules from the University’s undergraduate degree ...
Hide-Pre-Masters & Pre-PhD Pathway ILEP number: 0341/0009
Version 1
Is taken on a full-time basis over one academic year and comprises 60 credits. It combines English language modules with academic modules from the University’s undergraduate degree programmes, chosen in consultation with the relevant head of the academic unit and the Head of the Graduate School in the relevant College. The English Language modules will cover academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills; grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation development and preparation for the IELTS examination.
Version 2
Is a full-time programme of 30 credits. Topics covered in the Pathway Programme include learner independence, learning preferences, critical thinking, the meaning of culture, culture shock, different academic culture, avoiding plagiarism, quoting and paraphrasing, techniques for oral presentations, research sources and methods, research ethics and using technology in postgraduate study.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
September to December
LC3001 English for Academic Purposes 1
LC2004 English Academic Writing Skills 1
10 credits to be chosen from modules available to Undergraduate Degree Programme students
Semester 2
January to April
LC3002 English for Academic Purposes 2
LC2005 English Academic Writing Skills 2
LC1006 Advanced English Grammar
5 credits to be chosen from modules available to Undergraduate Degree Programme students |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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Students who achieve 700/900 marks in the English language modules in the Version 1 option, or 385/500 marks in the Version 2 option, may be exempt from the requirement to submit a satisfactory IELTS score for progression purposes. This ...
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Students who achieve 700/900 marks in the English language modules in the Version 1 option, or 385/500 marks in the Version 2 option, may be exempt from the requirement to submit a satisfactory IELTS score for progression purposes. This option is available in some UCC colleges/departments.
The existing IELTS progression route for all UCC colleges/departments continues to be valid, i.e. students may progress by achieving the required IELTS scores - usually 6.5 overall, with no band less than 6.0. Results for the IELTS examination must be notified to the International Office in UCC by 30 June 2021.
One IELTS examination fee is included in the course fee.
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| Further Enquiries |
If you have any further queries on this course please email academicenquiries@ucc.ie. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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