For entry to a postgraduate degree at the University of Nottingham. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Common modules taken by all students: English for Academic Purposes, Research Project

You will also take 2 of the following modules to prepare for postgraduate study† : Advanced Social Science, Philosophy, History and Culture, Project Management, UK Society and Culture (Advanced)

Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will also take Extended English and Skills modules before the modules to the left.

Students on a 2.5 or 3-term course will typically take: English for Academic Study 3, Independent and Collaborative Study, Reading and Writing 3, Speaking and Listening 3

Students on a 3.5 or 4-term course will typically take: English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic Study 3, Independent and Collaborative Study, Reading and Writing 2 + Reading and Writing 3, Speaking and Listening 2 + Speaking and Listening 3, Study Skills Preparation.

Progression Degree: