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Programmes specific to international students:  

Here at the Phoenix Business Academy  &  our Consultancy, we   act as   Freelance agent for UK major universities &  Colleges.  This service uniqley design for any International student who wants to study within UK. Within our academy we also offer a number of programmes specific to the needs of the international student. if you have not got the specifc training you are looking for we will refer you to the other reputable Institutions who will look after your interest.
 
• Foundation Programmes: — one year bridging year programmes to prepare students for wide range of United Kingdom Universities Bachelors Degrees.

• English Programmes: — we offer a variety of pre-sessional and intensive English lanaguage programmes.

• Study Abroad:— Phoenix Academy offers semester and year abroad opportunities to students studying degree programmes at overseas institutions in a wide range of subject areas.

• Erasmus: — The Erasmus scheme enables students to study at a partner institution in Europe for up to a year.
 
  
 
 

 

Diploma in English for Academic Purposes

 

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Course Overview and FAQs

What are the course aims?

Students taking the Diploma in English for Academic Purposes will be prepared effectively for life and study at a UK university. The course has the following key aims:

To provide an English language qualification recognised by UK universities.  To improve and expand students' English language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. This will ensure that students meet the linguistic requirements of their future university studies in the UK. To provide opportunities for extensive practice in the wide range of academic tasks that students typically undertake on undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. To develop students' independent learning strategies and research skills in preparation for the demands of studying an academic discipline at a UK university.  To familiarize students with the system of higher education in the UK, its expectations and academic conventions.  To assist with the overall course objectives the Language Centre provides full guidance and support to students through the process of applying to UK universities at foundation, undergraduate and graduate levels.


Who is the course for?


Students wishing to improve their English Language for study at a UK university at foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate level. The course has also helped students wishing to improve their English language in the UK before returning to a career which requires the use of English.

Is this a foundation course?


The Diploma in English for Academic Purposes can be described as an English language foundation course because the course aims to improve students' English language for further academic study at university. Additionally, students have the opportunity to attend academic lectures in many different subject areas. These opportunities are usually available during Term 2. (For further information see the next FAQ ‘Will there be any subject content in the course?’ and Studying).

International students who require a foundation course containing English language as well as the study of a specific academic subject area (such as a science subject) in order to complete the requirements for undergraduate entry please refer to the Phoenix Academy  Language Centre one-year undergraduate foundation programmes: University Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering for students continuing to science or engineering courses, and the University Preparatory Certificate for the Humanities for students entering subjects in the humanities.

International students wishing to join an undergraduate course at a British university should check whether school qualifications from their country are acceptable in the UK, or whether a foundation course might be required first. School leavers interested in studying an undergraduate course at Phoenix  can find information on the acceptability of national school qualifications.

Will there be any subject content in the course?
The opportunity to attend departmental academic lectures at Phoenix  is a major strength of the Diploma course. Students gain valuable experience in listening and note-taking during these sessions, as well as learning useful terminologies and gaining a unique insight into their subject area. Lectures attended by our former students include Modern Art, Computer Science, Psychology, Law and Engineering amongst others. See Studying for more details on this excellent opportunity.

What qualifications are needed for entry to the course?
Students should have an intermediate level of English before starting the course and the level of English needed will depend on when a student chooses to start the course ( Term 1 - September, Term 2 - January or Term 3 - April). Please see Entrance Requirements for more details.

All applicants must have completed their high school education; the minimum age for entry onto the course is 17.

Is it essential to have an IELTS or TOEFL score in order to apply for the course?
No. We welcome applications from students without these qualifications. Applicants who do not have an IELTS or TOEFL score can take the Language Centre’s English Language Test in order to meet the entry requirements of the course.

What is the Application Procedure?
The application procedure for the course is very straight forward and usually takes no more than one week if responses are received promptly. The first step is to decide when to join the course (September, January or April) and what level of English is needed for the chosen term.

There is no deadline for applications but they should be submitted as early as possible with the application form completed in full by the applicant.

Students without an existing language qualification or who are not sure of the level of English they currently have may be advised to take the Language Centre’s English Language Test after their application is submitted. This will enable the admissions tutor to decide which course is most suitable.

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Fees for each term of the course are given in full on our Course Fees page.
These will also differ for students from the European Union and those from outside it.

The course fees must be received in full prior to the start of the course and cannot be paid in instalments.

See Course Dates and Studying.
See sample Diploma Timetable.
See Course Fees.

How big are the classes?
Most language classes have about 12 students in them. Our maximum class size is 14. Is Phoenix  accommodation available for Diploma students?
Yes, accommodation is guaranteed for students on our full-year course (studying from September to June) and who formally accept their offer of a place on the course, as well as applying for accommodation by May 31st.

This does not mean that students joining the course at other times eg. Term 2 or Term 3 will not be able to apply for accommodation. Help and advice on applying for accommodation at these times will be available and enquiries should be made during the application procedure. See Accommodation for more information.

What qualification will be awarded at the end of the course?
Students successfully completing terms 1 and 2 of the Diploma, as well as passing the Course Assessment will receive the city & guilds or ILM  Diploma in English for Academic Purposes. Students completing Term 1 or Term 3 alone will receive attendance certificates as well as a final course report.
Is it possible to take the IELTS exam as well?
In addition to the Diploma qualification, there is the opportunity to prepare for and take the IELTS exam during each term of the course. Help and advice on this will be given during the course.

Will the Diploma qualification be accepted by the university I wish to apply to?
our Language Centre has an excellent reputation for high-quality teaching and assessment throughout the UK and worldwide. The Diploma is recognised for the purpose of satisfying Phoenix s English Language Proficiency Requirement.

The Diploma is also accepted by many other UK institutions as an English language qualification appropriate for entry to undergraduate and graduate courses in the UK.

Is there help during the course to apply to university for an undergraduate or graduate programme?

Yes, the Phoenix Language Centre has a dedicated Education Adviser who advises on UK university applications for undergraduate as well as graduate programmes. Help with preparing for admission interviews as well as writing a personal statement is also available. See University Applications for further details on this service.
Are there any social events during the course?
Yes, every Friday afternoon students will be invited to attend the Phoenix  Language Centre's Social Programme - a varied programme of events which gives students the chance to visit places of interest in and around London as well as participate in cultural activities such as visits to museums, art galleries, theatre productions and guided tours of places of interest.

If you have a question that is not covered here please complete our Information Request for and you will receive an answer to your question by email.

 


 How long is the course?
Full course:
One academic year: the full course is taught over 32 weeks. This is made up of 3 terms.

As well as beginning the course in Term 1, students may also join the course in January – Term 2 (12 weeks) and in April Term 3 (8 weeks).

How many hours a week will I study?
You can expect around 20 hours of teaching a week.


You will be expected to do a similar amount of study on your own every week.

Students will also be invited to attend a Social Programme of events.
How much are the course fees?
Course full course fees are £8,500 for students from outside the EU and £7,600 for students from the EU.