THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Pre-Sessional Courses

Master's · Taught in en

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At a glance

10 mo

Duration

5.5

IELTS

€7k

Tuition / yr

Language

Master's

Level

BALEAP AccreditedQuality Assurance
Small class sizes (12-14 students)Personalised Attention
Expert EAP tutorsExperienced Instructors
Focus on Art & Design discourseSpecialised Content
Online delivery via ZoomFlexible Learning
95% attendance required to passCommitment to Progress

These online pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are designed to help international students meet the English language requirements for Master's degrees at the Royal College of Art (RCA). They focus on developing the specific communication and academic skills needed for postgraduate study in art and design, using authentic materials and themes from these disciplines.

Curriculum

The courses are structured to enhance both language proficiency and crucial academic skills for postgraduate study in art and design. Students engage with authentic texts and themes relevant to their chosen programmes.

Pre-Sessional
- Critical Reading
- Reflective Thinking
- Research Skills
- Writing Planning
- Dialogic Speaking
- Critical Evaluation of Ideas
- Expressing Positions on Issues

Entry requirements

IELTS5.5 overall (min 5.5 in all skills) for 10-week course; 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in all skills) for 6-week course

Password Skills PLUS5.5 overall (min 5.5 in all skills) for 10-week course; 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in all skills) for 6-week course

LanguageCert Academic60 overall (min 60 in all skills) for 10-week course; 65 overall (min 60 in all skills) for 6-week course

PTE Academic46 overall (min 45 in all skills) for 10-week course; 55 overall (min 54 in all skills) for 6-week course

You must upload proof of your English language test results when registering for the course. There is no final exam; assessment is based on coursework completion and attendance.

Fees

Tuition (international)£6,300 for 10-week course; £3,800 for 6-week course

Tuition (home)Not applicable

LivingNot specified

Fees are for the pre-sessional course only and do not cover the main degree programme. Scholarships are not available for pre-sessional courses.

How to apply

1. Receive an OfferYou must first have an offer for a Master's programme at the RCA.

2. Access the Offer Holder HubComplete the 'Book now' form found in the Offer Holder Hub, under 'English language requirements'.

3. Confirm EligibilityEnsure you meet the specific English language entry requirements for either the six-week or ten-week pre-sessional course.

4. Submit DocumentationUpload your official English language test certificate(s) as proof of your scores.

5. Receive Confirmation and Payment DetailsOnce your eligibility is verified by the Admissions team, you will receive an email confirming your place on the pre-sessional course, along with details on how and when to pay the course fees.

Accreditation

BALEAP