English Language Skills Development

Faculty HLS

English language Skills Development at the faculty of Health and Life Sciences is delivered in two ways. We run a number of zero-credit modules for specific programmes in the faculty that most international students on those programmes will be automatically enrolled in. If you would like to participate, but you are not enrolled, please email insessional@exeter.ac.uk.

In addition to this, students on all science programmes are invited to join Academic Writing for Science by enrolling using the links at the bottom of the page.

English Language Skills Development for Specific Programmes

Academic Writing for Psychologists (INT9009)

Academic Writing for Psychologists (INT9009) 

This course, which comprises 5 sessions, is open to students on all Psychology programmes and at all levels of study. The focus is specifically on academic writing for all aspects of psychology. Sessions include: 

  • Using and synthesising research materials 
  • Evaluation 
  • Organisation of written paragraphs 
  • Interpreting tutor feedback 
  • Accurately answering questions 

International students on these programmes should automatically be added to the module and will see the schedule in their university timetable. If you are not on one of these programmes but are interested in attending, email the Insessional team with your request insessional@exeter.ac.uk 

Timetable details:

Tuesdays 16.35-17.55 in Washington Singer 219. Course starts Tuesday January 27th.

or

Fridays 12.35-13.55 in Washington Singer 234. Course starts Friday January 30th. 

 

 

Academic Writing for Sports and Health Science

Academic Writing for Sports and Health Science 

Workshops specifically supporting undergraduate students with their dissertation writing will be avilable in term 2. Timetable TBC

NB: Dedicated one-to-one support for Sports and Health Science students is also available. They can be booked here 

Professional English for Medicine and Healthcare (INT9010) 

Professional English for Medicine and Healthcare (INT9010) 

This provision comprises 1 standalone workshop on Refining Reflective Writing.

  • Communicating with patients 
  • Working effectively in teams 
  • Scientific writing 
  • Reflective writing 

International students on these programmes should automatically be added to the module and will see the schedule in their university timetable. If you are not on one of these programmes but are interested in attending, email the Insessional team with your request insessional@exeter.ac.uk 

Timetable details:

Wednesday 25th February 9.35-11.25 on MS Teams. 

 

All Science Students

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