Integrated Workshops for Postgraduate Students
English for Academic Studies Centre
What to expect
EASC in-sessional support runs alongside your main programme of study, helping you build academic English skills that are directly relevant to your modules and assessments.
We work closely with programme teams across all 4 faculties:
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS)
- Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE)
- Life and Health Sciences (LHS)
- Ulster Business School (UUBS)
Through workshops, you will be equipped to better understand academic expectations, refine your ideas, and communicate effectively in your subject. By taking part in these workshops, you will also have the opportunity to work towards The Ulster Graduate Award, recognising your commitment to key academic and professional skills.
First Semester of Study
English for Academic Purposes: Core Skills for Academic Study
You will explore these through English for Academic Purposes (EAP), gaining a practical overview of the academic writing process and developing skills you can apply directly to your degree studies and assignments.
Activity 1 consists of eight core workshops:
- Finding and using academic resources.
- Understanding assignment tasks
and common assignment types - Critical reading skills
- Working with sources.
- Features of academic writing.
- Academic integrity.
- Academic coherence and argument.
- Reflecting on and reviewing your work.
- Alongside these workshops, you will be guided to complete a short reflection on your learning.
Second Semester of Study
English for Academic Purposes: Advanced Skills for Academic Study
Building directly on your Semester 1 foundation, Activity 2 shifts focus toward independent, in-depth academic work. You will receive direct support through one-to-one consultations and specialised workshops designed to prepare you for dissertations and academic presentations.
- Dissertation Preparation & Upcoming Assignment Support
- Genres of Academic Writing & Reflective Writing
- Presentation Skills & Collaborative Group Work
- Interpreting & Applying Tutor Feedback
To complete Activity 2, engage regularly with EASC provision throughout your second semester according to your individual study needs and assignment goals. By engaging with two scheduled EASC activities alongside your degree programme, you can also meet the requirements for the Ulster Graduate Award.
