ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

Courses in English for Academic Purposes

Tailor-made courses for international students
English language support programme

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Welcome
Living and studying here
Courses in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Study
Summer Pre-Sessional English
Extended Masters Programme
Which course is right for me?
Tailor-made courses for international groups
English language support programme
English language proficiency
Table of equivalencies
English language testing

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WELCOME
The University of Brighton is a thriving academic community of
over 21,000 students, in three beautiful locations on the sunny
south coast of England.
We attract staff and students from over 150 countries around
the world and have a reputation for delivering innovative English
language programmes and preparing students for successful
degree study in the UK.
The University of Brightons Language Institute provides a
comprehensive range of English language programmes for
students who want to improve their English language before
studying a university degree course.
All our English language courses are delivered by staff from the
Brighton Language Institute and many of our English language
teachers are experienced examiners for bodies including Trinity
College and Cambridge ESOL. We specialise in English for
Academic Purposes.
Our English language programmes are accredited by the British
Council and we are an institutional member of the British
Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes
(BALEAP).
We offer the following English language programmes:
1. Courses in English for Academic Purposes
English for Academic Study
Summer Pre-sessional English
Extended Masters Programme
2. Tailor-made courses for international groups
3. English language support programme

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The university has five campuses in

Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Each location has a unique character
but wherever youre based, youll be
studying by the sea. Our climate tends
to be warmer than other parts of the
UK, and all our campuses have a great
sense of community and a welcoming
atmosphere.

BRIGHTON
Our English language courses are based
in Brighton, the UKs liveliest seaside city
which offers an exciting mix of shops,
restaurants, clubs and theatres.

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The Brighton Language Institute is located

on the Falmer campus, three miles from
the city centre and surrounded by beautiful
countryside. A trip by train to London
from Brighton takes less than an hour and
Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes away,
linking you to mainland Europe and the
rest of the world.

SHOPPING AND EATING

Brighton is a shoppers paradise - as well
as all the familiar high-street names around
the city centre, there are many stylish
independent shops in The Lanes. The
North Laine is home to quirky specialist
shops, selling everything from secondhand
records and clothing to furniture and
organic foods.

With over 400 cafes and restaurants to

choose from, there is plenty of choice.
Whether you like Indian or Greek, Mexican
or Thai food, burgers, vegetarian or
seaside fish and chips, youll find it here.
Relax with the newspapers and a coffee in
one of the North Laine cafes.

ENTERTAINMENT AND
SOCIALISING
Social entertainment is an important part
of your university experience and the
University of Brighton Students Union
provides a year-round programme of
events including club nights, karaoke and
cinema events.

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The university has many societies

especially for international and EU
students. The International Students
Society (ISS) is the largest and organises
events and social activities throughout the
academic year. All international and EU
students are automatic members of the
International Students Society and receive
regular invitations and updates. Examples
of past events are a celebration for
Diwali, Hanukah and Chinese New Year, a
Thanksgiving meal, Christmas dinner and
various trips to places of interest in the UK
such as London, Bath and Oxford.
The Brighton Language Institute also
generally offers a leisure activity once per
week and the cost of this is usually under
10.
If youre a music lover Brighton has it all.
The venue for classical, jazz and world
music is the Brighton Dome, while the
Brighton Centre stages major rock and
pop concerts and theres live music in
clubs and pubs around the city. In the
summer there are also concerts and
festivals in the citys parks and beachfront.

The highlight of the citys cultural year is

the Brighton Festival, Englands biggest
arts festival that showcases arts and
performance from around the world.
There are many theatres across Brighton
that offer everything from pre-London
productions to the avant-garde.
Visual art is everywhere, from sculptures
on the seafront to major exhibitions to
street art. There is also a beachfront
artists quarter and many smaller galleries
to explore.

SPORT AND EXERCISE

Whether you take your sport seriously
or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers
facilities on and off campus, with many
special rates available. Find out more at
www.brighton.ac.uk/sport.

ACCOMMODATION
Our accommodation service will be happy
to arrange a room for the duration of your
course. Depending on availability you can
stay on campus in the universitys own
halls of residence, or with a local host
family. In both cases catered and noncatered options are usually available.
For full detail please visit
www.brighton.ac.uk/accommodation or
email [email protected]
Find out more about living and studying
here:
www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife
www.brighton.ac.uk/international
www.facebook.com/
uni.brighton.international.support

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)

We offer three courses in English for
Academic Purposes:
English for Academic Study (EAS)
Summer Pre-sessional English
Extended Masters Programme
Each is designed specifically to meet the
study needs of international students. This
means that whether you wish to take up
to one academic year of study or need
to take an intensive period of study in the
summer prior to the start of your degree,
we have a course to suit you.

UK bank holidays
Classes do not run on UK bank holidays.
There are eight bank holidays in England
and Wales for the academic period 2013
14. On bank holidays most offices, banks,
schools and universities are also closed.
The bank holidays for the academic period
201314 are: 25 Dec 2013, 26 Dec 2013,
1 Jan 2014, 18 April 2014, 21 April 2014,
5 May 2014, 26 May 2014, 25 Aug 2014.
Course syllabus

Class organisation
You will study in groups of up to 16
students. Our classes use the latest online
learning techniqueswe offer blended
learning that combines taught classes
with online tutor contact, peer discussion
and study. This is accomplished
through our virtual learning environment
Studentcentral, and excellent facilities
and learning resources such as our Open
Learning Centre.
All our courses in English for Academic
Purposes follow a similar format:
You will have 20 hours of tuition per week
with some afternoons free for guided
self-study. Lessons normally take place
between 9.30 and 13.00, Monday to
Friday with additional afternoon lessons
between 14.00 and 16.00 on two days of
the week. As part of the 20 hour tuition,
the Extended Masters Programme has
an input lecture for three hours on a
Wednesday morning delivered by the
relevant academic department for your
masters course.

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The syllabuses for these courses are

based on a series of up to three academic
stages (depending on your language level
at entry point).
Develop Your English is the first of three
stages - you will follow an academic
programme focused on general and
academic English in order to provide you
with a strong foundation for later stages;
In the second stage, Extend Your English,
you will continue studying general English
and English for academic purposes.
The final stage, Consolidate Your English,
is a comprehensive high-level programme
of academic English. The language
descriptors of all courses are mapped
against the Common European Framework
(CEFR) for languages and point of entry is
determined by your level of English at the
start.
Course assessment
Successful completion of the assessments
at the end of each stage allows
progression to the next stage. Successful
completion of the assessments for the
final stage Consolidate Your English, will
allow you to progress to your University of
Brighton degree course without the need
to take a further English Language test,
such as IELTS.

Typical structure of the week for the final stage: Consolidate Your English

Monday

Tuesday

Lesson one
9.30 to 11.00

Lesson two
11.30 to 13.00

Lesson three
14.00 to 16.00

Writing process

Assignment work

Tutorials

Learn the steps involved in writing

an academic essay

Write an academic essay in your

subject area with guidance from your
tutors

Meet your tutor individually to reflect

on your work and life in a new
country

Reading/vocabulary development

Languagegrammar

Presentation and
pronunciation work

Learn reading skills to improve your

reading speed and efficiency

Review your active knowledge of

grammatical forms

Listening to lectures
Note taking

Summary writing

Directed self study

Improve your listening skills and

learn how to take effective notes

Learn to identify main points and

summarise the information in a
written form

Work independently in our university

libraries and Open Learning Centre
for international students

Languageacademic vocabulary

Reading with critical thinking

Seminar skills
Tutorial skills

Increase your knowledge of

academic vocabulary

Develop your critical thinking skills in

relation to reading texts

Elements of writing

Listening/vocabulary development

Directed self study/social activity

Improve different aspects of your

writing, such as style and cohesion

Improve your listening skills and

develop skills for effective vocabulary
development

Work independently or take part in

an organised social activity to meet
other students

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Learn presentation skills and work

on a presentation which supports
your essay. Learn to communicate
comprehensibly in English

Learn to communicate effectively

and discuss relevant issues with
other students and in a tutorial
setting

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC STUDY (EAS)

A pre-sessional English course that can
be taken up to one academic year prior
to beginning a degree course.
English for Academic Study is a 30, 20 or
10-week pre-sessional course. You do not
need to have an offer of a degree to apply
for this course. You do not need to have
taken an English Language test to apply
for this course.
The course is divided into three, 10-week
stages: Develop Your English, Extend Your
English and Consolidate Your English.

In addition to this:
You can take this course on a student
visitor visa.
You can join this course without the
need for a formal English language
qualification such as IELTS. If you do not
have an English language qualification,
we will ask you to do a placement test
which can be done online to determine
the length of course that you need.
The flexibility of this course means that
you can take any individual stage as a
stand-alone course.
How to apply

Route A runs from October to June with

entry points in January and April. Route B
runs from January to September with an
entry point in April. Successful completion
of consolidate your English allows
progression to University of Brighton
degree courses.
The course is suitable for undergraduate
and postgraduate students. This course is
also suitable for those wishing to study at
another UK university, and will prepare you
for IELTS if required.

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You can apply for our year-round EAS presessional course without the need to also
hold an offer for a degree. To apply please
visit the following webpage:
www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish/eas/
how-to-apply/
Further information
T: +44 (0)1273 643339
E: [email protected]

Start dates 2014-15

Total English
study time

Course stage

Syllabus

Dates

Course cost

30 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

Stage 1
Lower Intermediate to
Intermediate

Develop Your English

Extend Your English
Consolidate Your English

6 Oct 201412 June 2015

Or
5 Jan 20154 Sept 2015

7,012

20 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

Stage 2
Intermediate to higher
Intermediate

Extend Your English

Consolidate Your English

5 Jan 201512 June 2015

Or
7 April 20154 Sep 2015

4,675

10 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

Stage 3
Higher Intermediate to
Advanced

Consolidate Your English

7 April 201512 June 2015

2,337

Break Periods 201415

Rest periods between each stage are built into this course. There will not be any teaching in the following periods:
13 December 2014 to 4 January 2015; 14 March 2015 to 6 April 2015; 13 June 2015 to 28 June 2015.

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SUMMER PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH

Start dates 2014
Total English
study time

Course stage

Syllabus

Dates

Course
cost

12 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

IELTS 5.5 or
equivalent
with no
component
under 5.0

Develop Your English

Extend Your English
Consolidate Your
English

1 July19
Sept 2014

2,724

8 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

IELTS 6.0 or
equivalent
with no
component
under 5.5

Extend Your English

Consolidate Your
English

29 July19
Sept 2014

1,816

4 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

Unconditional
offer/offer not
conditional on
language

Consolidate Your
English

26 August
19 Sept
2014

908

An intensive English course that can

be taken in the summer before starting
your degree course.

This course is also a suitable preparation

course for those pursuing higher level
research courses such as MPhil and PhD.

This pre-sessional English course is

divided into three stages. Your level of
English will determine your entry point:
Develop, Extend and Consolidate Your
English (12 weeks: July to September).
Extend and Consolidate Your English (8
weeks: July to September).
Consolidate Your English (4 weeks:
August to September).

How to apply
To apply for a summer pre-sessional
course you must first obtain an offer for a
degree programme at this university.

In order to enter the course, you need to

submit a valid Secure English Language
Test (SELT) result.

Further information
T: +44 (0)1273 643339
E: [email protected]

Successful completion allows progression

onto a University of Brighton degree
course. This course is a suitable pathway
for all University of Brighton undergraduate
degree courses, and postgraduate
courses that are not routed via the
Extended Masters Programme.

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Once you have a degree offer you can

then apply online here:
www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish/
presessional/how-to-apply/

EXTENDED MASTERS
Start dates 2014
Total English
Study Time

Course
Stage

Syllabus

Dates

Course
Cost

12 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

IELTS 5.5 or
equivalent
with no
component
under 5.5

Develop Your
English
Extend Your
English
Consolidate
Your English

1 July
201419 Sept
2014

2,724

8 weeks
(20 hours per
week)

IELTS 6.0 or
equivalent
with no
component
under 5.5

Extend Your
English
Consolidate
Your English

29 July
201419 Sept
2014

1,816

An intensive English course within a

specific academic field.
The Extended Masters is a presessional course designed around five
academic subject areas (art and design,
education and humanities, business and
management, health and social science,
computing). You will study one module
related to the subject area in which your
masters degree course is located, before
progressing onto your main degree.
The programme is divided into two stages:
Develop, Extend and Consolidate Your
English (12 weeks: July to September) and
Extend and Consolidate Your English (8
weeks: August to September).
In order to enter the course, you will either
need to submit a valid Secure English
Language Test (SELT) result, or take a
University of Brighton English Language
test. Most Brighton postgraduate degree
courses are now routed via an Extended
Masters Programme.

In addition to this:
You can start the language part of this
course as an unconditional student.
A single UK visa can be used for the
Extended Masters, covering both your
English language programme and your
degree.
How to apply
To apply for the Extended Masters
Programme you should first apply for
your chosen masters course in the usual
way. You can view our range of masters
courses online at www.brighton.ac.uk/
courses.
If you qualify for the Extended Masters
we will contact you soon after your
offer is made. You can then apply for
the Extended Masters at the following
webpage:
www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish/
extended-masters/how-to-apply/

Ching-Ting Lin
from Taiwan
Extended Masters
The Extended Masters course has
improved my English language,
my reading speed and academic
vocabulary. In addition, I have
learnt more about how to write an
academic essay and how to find the
articles and journals to support my
ideas. Before I came to England I
worried about my English ability,
but this course gave me the self
confidence to go on to the masters
programme.
Brighton is a brilliant place to study
and live. For instance, the shopping
centres, the beautiful seaside,
the bars and the hotels offer
opportunities to work and learn
something new. I really enjoyed
every moment of this course and
indeed I have made the correct
choice. I am sure I am now prepared
to go on to the master programme.

Further information
T: +44 (0)1273 643339
E: [email protected]

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WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

The following chart can be used as a helpful guide in determining which English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is right for
you.
If you prefer or need to take an intensive period of study in the summer prior to the start of your degree course:
I have met the language offer conditions
for my degree course

YES

4-week Summer Pre-sessional advised

but not required as a condition

YES

8-week Summer Pre-sessional or 8-week Extended

Masters requiredplease contact us at the
Brighton Language Institute

YES

12-week Summer Pre-sessional or

12-week Extended Masters required - please contact us
at the Brighton Language Institute

YES

12-week Summer Pre-sessional requiredplease contact

us at the Brighton Language Institute

NO q
I have IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
with no component under 5.5

NO q
I have IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)
with no component under 5.5

NO q
I have IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)
with no component under 5.0

If you prefer or need to take up to one academic year of study prior to the start of your chosen degree course:

I have taken an English language test

NO

Please take a placement test at the University of

Brighton, contact [email protected]

YES

10-week (stage 3) English for Academic Study

YES

20-week (stages 2 and 3) English for Academic Study

YES

30-week (stages 1, 2 and 3)

English for Academic Study

YES q
I have IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent)
with no component under 5.0

NO q
I have IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
with no component under 5.0

NO q
I have a minimum of IELTS 4.0 in all components
(or equivalent)

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TAILOR-MADE COURSES

Millie and Sabrina

from China
Chinese teachers bespoke group
course
The most interesting thing about
our classes here is the atmosphere;
its so active and everybody gets
involved in the activities. We love it
so much!
For well over a decade, we have
successfully delivered a range of courses
covering areas such as English language
study, English teacher training, business
and academic English, and British culture
and conventions.
We have created tailor-made programmes
for groups from a wide range of countries
including Germany, France, Greece and
Russia, as well as from China, the Ivory
Coast, Tunisia and Japan. Our clients
include academic staff and students from
international partner universities as well
as groups from private companies and
government organisations.
We can work closely with you to design
programmes that meet your specific
needsthis can include cultural trips and
accommodation. We are experienced in
organising guided trips to London, Oxford,
Cambridge, Windsor, Eton and Canterbury.

Below are some examples of the types of

courses we have arranged:
English with teaching methodology
for groups of practising international
teachers.
Language teaching methodology
for groups of practising UK-based
teachers.
Specialist language and culture
trainingfor businesses or other groups
in French, German, Spanish, Chinese,
Arabic or Japanese.
Creative writingfor groups of
academics, writers and business
communicators.
Executive Englishfor groups of
international business professionals.
English for the caring professionsfor
groups of healthcare professionals
working in the UK, for whom English is a
second language.
English for university administratorsfor
groups of managerial or support staff
from international universities.

The teachers at the Brighton

Language Institute have taught
us how to teach our students in a
quicker and more effective way, I
think that is the point Ill take with
me to China. In my opinion, Im an
excellent teacher in China, and
now I want to be the best teacher
in China because Ive learned a
lot in the University of Brightons
Language Institute.
Brighton is such a fantastic city
and the climate here maybe the
best in the south of England. The
University of Brighton is full of
friendly atmosphere and you can
meet a lot of friendly people here
and also learn a lot.
Watch Millie and Sabrinas video
here: www.brighton.ac.uk/
learnenglish/bespoke.

Please note: host family accommodation

for tailor-made programmes is organised
by an outside specialist provider.
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Samuel Faure
from France
University of Brighton graduate
from Brighton Language Institute
I have really appreciated the
experience of living in Brighton
and studying at the university. I
have been charmed by Brighton
itself with its architecture, shops,
entertainment and diversity. Its
location is also perfect because
it is a seaside town but close to
the countryside, London and
international airports.

English language support continues in

your first year of degree study.
If you start a degree course at the
University of Brighton you will continue to
receive high-quality language support in
your first year of academic study. This is
provided by our English language support
programme which offers a series of
term-time lectures, classes and tutorials
and is available to all students whose first
language is not English.

The English language support programme

is free of charge and is designed to
consolidate and develop your existing
language skills to help you complete your
day-to-day academic tasks.
The programme includes the following:
Intensive English study weekends at the
start of the academic year.
Academic support drop-in tutorials.
Academic writing and style classes.
An online writing advisory service.
For further information
T: +44 (0)1273 643339
E: [email protected]

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I have been on many visits to enjoy

British culture in local places of
interest during my studies here
which has helped me to practice
my English and provide me with
the skills for living and studying in
the UK.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Please note that SELT results (such as IELTS) are only valid for two years from the time the test is taken.
You cannot apply for a Tier 4 visa using test results older than two years. For more information please visit
the website.

CEFR

IELTS

PEARSON (PTE)

B2

6.5 (min 5.5 in all components)

62 (min 51 in all components)

6.0 (min 5.5 in all components)

56 (min 51 in all components)

5.5 (min 5.5 in all components)

51 in all components

5.0 (min 4.0 in all components)

46 (min 36 in all components)

4.5 (min 4.0 in all components)

41 (min 36 in all components)

4.0 (min 4.0 in all components)

36 in all components.

B2

B2

B1
B1

B1

The UK Home Office requires nonEU prospective students to provide

evidence that they have met the
language requirement through a Secure
English Language Test (SELT), with an
approved test provider. This evidence
is required before we can issue you
with a Confirmation of Acceptance of
Studies (CAS number). Our degree
courses are delivered and assessed in
English. The UK Home Office and the
university will need you to meet the
English language requirements for your
chosen course. Please check individual
course descriptions to confirm the English
language entry requirements that apply
to you.

Table of equivalencies
The table above shows English language
qualifications that we will consider as an
alternative to IELTS. The table should be
considered as a guide to popular English
language examinations. If you have any
other English language qualification, please
contact us to see if you would be eligible
for one of our courses.
English language testing
Staff at the Brighton Language Institute
can deliver the University of Brightons
own English language test, either in your
own country on specific dates or at the
university in the UK. The test is designed
for students who have either already
applied, or for students who are intending
to apply to a University of Brighton degree
course.

The results of the test can be used in a

number of ways:
Assessing whether you are eligible for
direct entry on to a Brighton degree
course without the need to study
English language beforehand.
Assessing whether you are eligible for
the 12 or 8 week Extended Masters
programme.
Providing you with an indication of
your current language level so that
you can be better prepared to follow a
study plan for taking a Secure English
Language Test (SELT).
Allowing you an opportunity to meet
Brighton Language Institute staff to ask
any questions directly about English
language pathway programmes, or
language study options.
For further information
T: +44 (0)1273 643339
E: [email protected]

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This brochure was printed in April 2014.

The university has made every effort to
ensure the accuracy of course information.
Details are, however, subject to change.
For the latest information go to
www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish.
Find out more
You can find out more about the Brighton
Language Institute or talk to teachers or
other students of these programmes by
contacting us at the university.
We can help you decide which programme
is right for you.
University of Brighton
Brighton Language Institute
Checkland Building
Brighton, BN1 9PH
United Kingdom
Email [email protected]
Telephone +44 (0)1273 643339
UCAS institutional code (BRITN) B72
MC/NESJ/0414/V1/500

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