Course Overview

In todays global context, fluent spoken and written English is increasingly valued, and this degree program will equip you with English language skills and fluency that will attract international employers throughout the world. Graduates can use English as a global language in the world of education or business and establish personal and professional networks. The program also offers an opportunity to those who intend to train, as TESOL professionals, and teach English in the UK or internationally to develop these skills through the optional Theory and Practice in English Language Teaching Module. Classes develop language skills through group discussions, presentations, and reading and writing tasks. Lessons use a combination of the latest English language resources and authentic materials. Please note this course is only open to second-language speakers of English.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

• You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

• You are a young carer

• government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

• You are estranged from your family or guardians

• You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.