Summary
- Campus
- City North , Perry Barr
- Duration
- Full time: 1 year
Overview
The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCEAP) is a university preparation course for international students whose first language is not English.
It aims to develop English language skills and raise awareness of UK academic conventions and practices so that students will find it easier and more rewarding to study here.
Many students continue to study at Birmingham City University on either undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes after taking FCEAP.
We believe that socialising is an important part of the learning experience so we provide a varied programme of lively activities such as bowling, sightseeing and eating out.
Our aim is to produce confident, reflective, independent learners who are well prepared for academic study in a UK university.
Key Facts
The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes is an accredited course aimed at international students to improve their written and spoken English. It will enable non-native English speakers to be better equipped to tackle courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The accreditation is consistent with the national standard of awards and because it is located within the Faculty of Education, Law and Social Science, it is governed by the Faculty’s quality assurance procedures.
The new revised course has six modules, including a new culture module that gets students out of the classroom and into the local community.
There are a range of assessments, such as exams, essays and presentations to suit all learning styles and as modules are taught by different tutors, students can experience a variety of teaching styles.