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Course Overview

If you have not met the minimum English language requirements for an undergraduate or MBA program entry, you can still improve your English skills and qualify for your degree at University Canada West.

The program focuses on Academic English, ensuring that you will be able to study, and complete assignments and examinations with confidence.

UAP will also cover specific academic skills, such as essay writing, research methods, note-taking, critical thinking, and seminar or tutorial discussion, giving you a great start to your program at University Canada West.

What you will learn?

  • Structuring of paragraphs, introductions, and conclusions
  • Writing using a variety of extended essay genres
  • Paraphrasing and summarizing, whilst avoiding plagiarism
  • Coherently synthesizing the ideas of other academics with your own
  • Referencing styles and rules (such as Harvard and APA)
  • Sourcing, scanning, and selecting materials         
  • Critically evaluating sources        
  • Effective note-taking from lectures, and utilizing information
  • Expressing yourself clearly and confidently in tutorials and seminars 
  • Giving clear, well delivered oral presentations

Entry Requirement 

You can meet the English proficiency requirements for admission to our degree programs by successfully completing the advanced level of The University Access Program (UAC 030). Programs range from three (3), six, and nine months in length.

  • Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* – 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 030 Academic English Preparation (Advanced)
  • Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* – 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 020 Academic English Preparation (Upper Intermediate)
  • Academic IELTS or IELTS Indicator* – 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in the writing band or equivalent for UAC 010 Academic English Preparation (Intermediate)

Note: *IELTS Indicator is the new online Academic test designed to support you during the COVID-19 situation to help keep your education goals on track.

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This information was accurate on : 16/01/2021
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