Course details

Summary

Do you want to study for a Diploma or Bachelor but your English needs to be improved? Study English and get the skills to succeed in further study and in your career.

Programme overview

Study English to increase your skills in understanding, reflection and intercultural competence in an academic context. Unitec employs the latest teaching practices, uses collaborative learning spaces, and provides a true campus and community experience. This programme will prepare you for success in range of degree level programmes including business, computing and creative industries.

Highlights

Learn how to listen, read, write and speak in English in academic contexts

• Get the language and study skills to succeed in academic study
• Use the latest technology and apps to help you learn
• Study five English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards and gain credits towards meeting UE literacy requirements
• Get access to great teachers and equipment (including a well-equipped Library, Language Learning Centre and computer labs)
• Learn in a fast and flexible 16 week programme
• English language scholarships available to help you study

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Write well-structured, developed, moderately complex academic texts
• Continue your education with the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5) or combine your studies with a degree programme
• Participate effectively in group work and engage in spoken academic language.

CAREER OPTIONS

Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies.

Entry criteria

• Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts
• A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.