Kingston University

Academic and professional English skills

Kingston UniversityKingston upon Thames, London

Course overview

Advance your English in a supportive and dynamic environment Develop language skills which directly apply to your academic and professional pursuits. At Kingston University, we understand how vital strong English language skills are for academic success and professional growth. Our courses are designed to help international and non-native speakers enhance their English skills for a variety of purposes.

Whether you are a student, researcher or professional, our programmes offer: Academic preparation: Improve your writing, reading and listening skills for academic success Professional communication: Gain the confidence to communicate effectively in the workplace Cultural adaptation: Navigate English-speaking environments with fluency and ease Flexible learning options: Choose from in-sessional, pre-sessional and year-round programmes to fit your schedule

Key highlights

  • Develops academic writing, reading and listening skills
  • Builds confidence for effective communication in the workplace
  • Supports cultural adaptation to English-speaking environments
  • Choice of in-sessional, pre-sessional and year-round programmes
  • Designed for international and non-native English speakers

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • Family Bursary

    The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Success Support Scholarship

    The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £2,500

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University student (progression to degree study)
  • Postgraduate researcher
  • Business professional in an English-speaking workplace
  • Administrative assistant
  • Customer service adviser

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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