The programme will help you to:
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develop the English language skills needed for academic study at a British university as a visiting international student on your study year abroad. (There will be continuous progression from part 1 when you arrive in mid–February to June ; Part 2 in July to September and Part 3 in October to January)
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develop the necessary study skills for effective learning through the medium of English
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learn about life in Britain and British culture
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give you the opportunity to experience the British academic environment as a visiting international student on a study year abroad at the University of Southampton and learn what it means to be part of the global student community in the 21
st
century.
If you have any questions regarding entry requirements, please contact our Admissions Team (
[email protected]
) for advice on your entry requirements. For a full list of English language qualifications accepted by the University of Southampton, please visit our
International website
.
Changes due to COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 situation has improved, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place.
We're working hard to plan for a number of possible scenarios. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
Programme Structure
1)
February to June.
Students will arrive after the start of the University of Southampton's semester 2, in mid-February. Students will study suitable English language and culture modules, which may vary from year to year. These may include:
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ENGL3067 - English for Study Year Abroad
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ENGL9012 - English Language Stage 3B
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LANG1019 - Academic Skills for International Students
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UOSM2017 - Intercultural Communication in a Global World
2)
July to September:
Students follow the
Pre-sessional
11 week programmes.
3)
October to January:
In semester 1 of the new University of Southampton academic year, students usually take
LANG1005:
Introduction to British Life and Institutions and after consultation with their Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), select three level 4 or 5
undergraduate modules
within the School of Humanities.
How to apply
Apply by completing the application form. Choose the 'apply for this course' button above to download the form. Indicate that you are applying for the Study Abroad with English programme.
The application deadline is
15 October.
Typical entry requirements
Selection process:
Study Year Abroad with English - Entry Requirements
The minimum English language level entry requirements are IELTS (International English Language Testing System), 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country.
Please contact our
Admissions Team
if you need advice on your entry requirements. For a full list of English language qualifications accepted by the University of Southampton, please visit our
International website
This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about
equivalent
entry requirements and qualifications for your country.
Typical course content
During the period mid-February to September, you will be adapting to studying through the medium of English at a British University, and English skills will be taught together, as they are rarely used in isolation. Your classroom sessions therefore focus on vocabulary development, reading and writing; and listening and speaking. In addition, you will further develop your study skills through using online resources e.g.
Prepare for Success
Your knowledge and understanding is further enhanced through participation in communicative activities such as seminars and presentations; through guided independent study, and the preparation for written assignments. You will also attend lectures of academic interest, and all modules refer to a variety of online materials such as
the EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Toolkit
.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the
programme and the learning outcomes that a typical
student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage
of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide
or website).
Tuition fees
Please email [email protected] if you require further information about course fees.
View the full list of course fees
Funding
Scholarships, bursaries or grants may be available to support you through your
course.
Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or
your country of origin.
These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.
Explore funding opportunities
Costs associated with this course
Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such
essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the
academic requirements for each programme of study.
There will also be further costs for the following, not purchasable from the
University:
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Description
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Stationery
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You will be expected to provide your own day-to-day stationary items, e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.). Any specialist stationery items will be specified under the Additional Costs tab of the relevant module profile.
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Books
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Where a module specifies core texts these should generally be available on the reserve list in the library. However due to demand, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.
Some modules suggest reading texts as optional background reading. The library may hold copies of such texts, or alternatively you may wish to purchase your own copies. Although not essential reading, you may benefit from the additional reading materials for the module.
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Equipment
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Computer Discs or USB drives - Students are expected to provide their own portable data storage device.
Software Licenses - All software is provided
Hardware - It is advisable that students provide their own laptop or personal computer, although shared facilities are available across the University campus.
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Printing and copying
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Where possible, coursework such as essays; projects; dissertations is likely to be submitted on line. However, there are some items where it is not possible to submit on line and students will be asked to provide a printed copy. The University printing costs are currently:
A4 - 5p per side (black and white) or 25p per side (colour)
A3 - 10p per side (black and white) or 50p per side (colour)
Please Note: Paper sizes not recognised by the printing devices will prompt you to select the size and then charge a minimum of 50p per black and white copy and a maximum of £1 per colour copy.
You can pay for your printing by using the money loaders or by using print copy payment service by going to https://southampton.likn.co/isolutions/students/printing-for-students.page
Please remember that we are unable to refund any credit that has not been used by the end of your course, so please consider this when topping up your printing/copy account.
https://southampton.likn.co/printcentre/index.page? also offers a printing and copying service as well as a dissertation/binding service. Current printing and copying costs can be found at https://southampton.likn.co/printcentre/copyrooms/service.pageThey also provide a large format printing service, e.g. Academic posters. Details of current costs can be found at https://southampton.likn.co/printcentre/exhibition/academicposters.page?
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Placements
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Students on placement programmes can expect to cover costs for health and travel insurance, accommodation and living expenses; travel costs; visa costs. This will vary depending on which country you are travelling to. Specific details on what additional costs there will be are detailed in the individual module profiles which can be found under the modules tab of the programmes details of your programme.
ML Residence Abroad – Cost Implications - As you know, the ML third year includes a period of study or work abroad as a compulsory element of a four year degree, and as a result, all students pay reduced home tuition fees to Southampton their third year (currently 15% for home and EU students, 40% for International Students) irrespective of what placement they take up. However, as happens whilst you are in Southampton, students are expected to pay their own travel expenses, accommodation and other living expenses. So that you can assess the viability of the different options available to you, the following outlines their general cost implications, but please do bear in mind that these may vary enormously from student to student depending on what placement is selected and where it is located. Should you need further information, please contact the relevant RA language coordinator
Students studying or working in Europe - Students are eligible for a small grant through the British Council, which is means tested against their salary (if relevant) and which varies every year (as a guide, students this year receive around 350-400 Euros per month). The only exceptions to this are students who currently live full-time with their parents and for whom household income is above the threshold.
British Council students also receive a monthly salary (this varies country to country) and are expected to pay for their International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) checks, which are mandatory and currently cost £45.
University students tend to receive a slightly higher grant than those who working for the British Council since they are not in receipt of a salary. They pay no tuition fees to their host university.
Work placement students may or may not be paid, and their grant is calculated accordingly.
Students studying or working outside Europe - These students are not eligible for the British Council grant but may be able to apply for funding to support their travel etc. through the International Office. All students are expected to pay for their own student visas; costs vary from country to country.
Students studying in Latin America or China will generally have to pay host university fees, although typically these are no more than £100 for the academic year.
Students working in Latin America are not generally paid a stipend. Some receive free accommodation, travel or meals as a work benefit, others (generally in voluntary work) often also have to pay to join the scheme and be eligible to work do not receive this.
Students taking place in the Mexico link receive a bursary.
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In some cases you'll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated
with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also
ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and
Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at
www.calendar.soton.ac.uk
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