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This 5-week course is aimed at students who have English as a first language, for example, if your secondary education was completed in the UK. It is also suitable for students of English who have the equivalent of IELTS 8 or above.
As you gain an understanding of advanced academic grammar, vocabulary, register and style, you will improve your understanding of the requirements of typical academic writing structures and genres. This course will focus mainly on developing the skills needed for essay writing. You will work on developing clear argumentation, cohesion and criticality in your own writing.
This is an online course. Following registration you will be invited to join the course specific Canvas space with links to join each online session.
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