English Language Skills Development

Faculty ESE

Provision specifically for postgraduate Engineering students

The sessions below will all appear on student timetables:

For students who started their programmes in September 2025

Preparing a Proposal: Wednesday 18th February, 15.35-16.25, Harrison 106

Making Use of Sources: Friday 27th February, 10.35-11.25, Laver LT3

Writing your Literature Review: Friday 6th March, 9.35-10.25, Harrison 170

For students starting their programmes in January 2026

We will be delivering four bespoke workshops that you will find in your timetable. Topics include: Introduction to English language skills for postgraduate study, technical writing, data commentary, and communication competencies. Later in the term we will be providing drop-in sessions for your individual questions.

Academic Writing for Science

This course, which comprises 7 sessions, is suitable for students on all science programmes at the university and at all degree levels. Topics include: 

  • Written organisational skills 
  • Making effective use of sources 
  • Appropriate academic style 
  • Language skills for research reports  
  • Writing an effective data commentary 

In addition, students in ESE are welcome to enjoy the courses in our reading and writing skills suite as well as our speaking and listening skills courses.

For more individualised guidance and feedback please visit: One-to-one support and Writing Cafes