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Study UK

Prepare to Study and Live in the UK

Liz Wilding, Jonathan Smith, Anne Vicary (educator), Joan McCormack, Lucy Kingdon, Alex Wickenden, Jack G, Danielle Newey, Charlotte Li, Anas Awwad, Lukas Thibaut, Ismail Karaoz, Ben Stephens, Ben Wilde, Brian Turner, kefan wang, and Thu Anh Pham

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Characteristic features of higher education in the UK: active engagement, critical thinking, evidence-based argument, independent study, academic integrity
Study modes: lectures, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, group assignments, their roles and functions
The language skills you need to achieve success (academic writing, reading, listening and note-taking, speaking)
Understanding assessment in higher education
Support services available to students; library, English language support, counselling etc.
Practical issues round living as a student in the UK: accommodation, making friends, what to bring, things you need to do on arrival

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12 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

British Council

Instructors

Liz Wilding

Jonathan Smith

Anne Vicary (educator)

Joan McCormack

Lucy Kingdon

Alex Wickenden

Jack G

Danielle Newey

Charlotte Li

Anas Awwad

Lukas Thibaut

Ismail Karaoz

Ben Stephens

Ben Wilde

Brian Turner

kefan wang

Thu Anh Pham

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