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A two-week online course for high-school students considering applying for an undergraduate degree at a UK university. You’ll develop the academic and language skills required for undergraduate study in the UK while exploring UCL and UK academic culture.
Non-credit
Online, live
Online, flexible schedule
Online
Accepts International Students
Final project
You will study across three distinct areas:
1. Academic Skills and English for Academic Purposes
Live lessons and tutorials focusing on the language and language skills needed to study at a UK university
An introduction to research and study skills needed for study at a UK university
Writing a short academic research report
Preparing and delivering an academic presentation
2. Academic lectures
Live lectures and seminars selected from sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences
Recorded lectures delivered by UCL lecturers selected from sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences
Training in the listening and note-taking skills needed to process lectures and respond to content
3. UCL and UK academic culture
Introduction to UCL and UK academic culture and practices
A guide to UCL and the work of its departments
We will teach the course using both live sessions in the morning (UK time) and optional self-study options accessible at any time during the course.
Live online sessions
You will participate in a variety of interactive online live sessions, including:
ACADEMIC LECTURES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
You’ll participate in live lectures, seminars and workshops selected from sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences
ACADEMIC LANGUAGE SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
These sessions will focus on developing your academic and language skills including:
Writing
Reading and vocabulary
Listening and note-taking
Speaking
You’ll be taught in small classes, with a maximum of 12 students per class, using tutor-led input and workshops, recorded listening & video material and reading texts
You’ll work on tasks in small groups as well as with your tutor.
PERSONAL TUTORIALS
You’ll meet with your tutor either 1:1 or in a small group twice during the course.
Your personal tutorials will focus on aspects of academic skills, as well as academic language skills introduced through the guided self-study tasks.
SELF-STUDY WITH TUTOR GUIDANCE
Your course learning will also involve working on self-study tasks with the guidance of your tutor, who will monitor your work and provide structured feedback.
Self-study (optional)
You will also have the opportunity to participate in optional self-study digital activities which you can complete at your own pace.
RECORDED LECTURES
Recorded lectures delivered by UCL lecturers selected from sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences
VIRTUAL VISITS TO SITES OF CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTEREST AROUND LONDON
During the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in virtual visits to a variety of sites around London.
You’ll be provided with guides and materials.
Sites you will visit will include:
The UCL campus in Bloomsbury, London
The Museum of London
Greenwich
You are eligible for the course if you are a high achieving 16-18-year-old who wants to:
- Experience studying at a global top 10 university (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Develop key academic skills including critical thinking, presentation and report writing, independent study, as well as their ability to work in a team.
- Expand their use of academic English language and abilities in both academic writing and speaking.
- Learn how to conduct academic research, produce a short report and prepare and deliver an academic presentation.
- Study in a range of disciplines from the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences.
Participate in optional virtual visits to places of cultural and historical interest around London. - Connect and make friends with a diverse range of students from all over the world.
- Unlike other pre-university short courses, this course doesn’t just give you more knowledge about one subject, but includes a variety of subjects drawn from the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences.
You will need:
1 - access to a laptop or PC with internet connection;
2 - a headset (recommended) or speakers and a microphone;
3 - a webcam;
4 - a modern browser, upgraded to the latest version (Chrome recommended);
5 - a fast internet connection. As with all online platforms, the higher the bandwidth of your internet connection, the smoother your experience of our platforms will be. We would recommend speeds in excess of 1 Mbps.
Online IT induction and introduction to the course: 21 July 2023. This will be a 3-hour induction and we will contact you to confirm the time.
In the second week, you will use the skills and knowledge developed in the first week to undertake a small research report.
You’ll also deliver a short presentation based on your research at the end of the course.
Your tutor will assess both pieces of work, before writing a report on your achievements during the course.
Yes, if you successfully complete the course you will receive a UCL CLIE certificate with a full report.
To be eligible to apply for the course, you’ll have to meet the following criteria:
- be a high school student.
- be 16 - 18 years old for the duration of the course.
- English isn't your first language.
- not hold an offer for the UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates or a UCL degree.
You will need the following to be considered for the Pre-University Course:
Fully completed application form - including personal statement section.
A copy of your most recent annual high school transcript.
Evidence of your English language level (IELTS or equivalent). If you do not have an English language qualification, but meet our other requirements, you are invited to apply and will be sent a test to evaluate your level of English.
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You will need the following to be considered for the Pre-University Course:
1 - Fully completed application form - including personal statement section.
2 - A copy of your most recent annual high school transcript.
3 - Evidence of your English language level (IELTS or equivalent). If you do not have an English language qualification, but meet our other requirements, you are invited to apply and will be sent a test to evaluate your level of English.
4 - Personal statement
Your personal statement is an important part of the application form.
In 250-300 words you should explain:
- why you would like to be selected for course
- what personal qualities you have that will help you study online with students from other cultures and backgrounds
- how you think your education has helped prepare you for this course. Please include the activities outside the classroom that you have taken part in during the last two years that you think will have helped prepare you for this online course with UCL CLIE.
Your answer must be written using complete sentences and must be in two paragraphs.
Please write the paragraphs by yourself and do not get help from anyone else.
Deadline
Please note, applications may close earlier than the above deadline if all places on the course are filled.
If you are made an offer, you are required to pay the course fee in order to reserve your place.
Places on the Pre-University Course are limited, therefore early applications are advised.
Jul 24 - Aug 04
2 weeks
Online
The course fee includes the costs of all course tuition, including course materials and materials for the virtual trips included as part of the course.
Payment is made in pounds sterling. Course fees can be paid by credit or debit card on the UCL Online Store. Full details of how to pay the fees will be emailed with our formal offer.
Requests for refunds will be considered if a replacement can be found to take your place on the course and provided the request is received before the relevant course application deadline.
All refunds will be subject to a £200 administration charge.
Requests for full or pro-rata refunds if you withdraw from the course after its commencement will not be considered.
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