Key Skills for Academic Study
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This module runs in both sessions: June 13 - July 4, and July 4 - July 25.This course provides students with the key knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gain maximum benefit from academic studies thereby enabling them to %E2%80%9Chit the ground running%E2%80%9D from the first day of their undergraduate course. The step from secondary education to university is significant. Not only do students have to cope with the academic challenges of higher education, but also they may be living away from home, removed from familiar support networks. This course provides students with practical advice to help them not only maximise their own academic skills but also develop strategies to manage and thrive in a new environment.

Target group
Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 or higherMinimum age: 18

Course aim
This module aims to:improve students' ability to cope with the challenges of higher education by developing their skills in, for example, time-management, problem-solving and resilience-building, thereby enabling them to achieve their full potential.enable students to identify the exact knowledge, skills and attitudes required of them in higher education and how to develop them.ensure that students recognise their own learning style(s) and how they can use this knowledge to enhance their learning.develop students' reading and selected writing skills in an academic context.

Credits info
7.5 ECTS Each Summer School module is worth 15 UK credits. Official Transcripts are provided at the end of the course.

Fee info
GBP 1439: Tuition Fee per session GBP 0: At the time of application, students have the opportunity to select from accommodation at two of the University of Westminster's centrally located Halls of Residence, as well as joining a comprehensive Social Programme including evening events in London, and weekend trips throughout the UK.Prices vary and are available in full detail on our website.

University of Westminster
Address: Cavendish House, 101 New Cavendish Street London
Postal code: W1W 6XH
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: www.westminster.ac.uk/summerschool
E-mail: educationabroad@westminster.ac.uk
Phone: +442079115166