A Premium 5‑Week Online Preparation Programme.

​Designed and delivered by UK‑based academics, this short course equips international students with the essential skills, confidence, and academic resilience needed to excel in their future degree. Students join a supportive learning community, build strong study habits, and gain a clear understanding of university expectations before their main programme begins.

Tuition: £1500

Entry requirements: There are no minimum entry requirements for this programme. We assume students will have a strong interest or intention to study higher academic learning. In order to fully benefit from the course content, we recommend a minimum level of English equivalent to a 5.0 IELTS.

​Delivery Mode: Fully online (live lessons + guided independent study) - study anywhere in the world

​Course Start Dates:

20 July – 21 August 2026

21 September – 23 October 2026

16 November – 18 December 2026

Programme Structure​

• 6 hours of live teaching (3 × 2hour sessions)
• 4–5 hours of guided independent study
• Weekly discussion and reflective tasks

• Self-access induction and orientation
• Live classes run over 3 days a week between 09:00 and 13:00 GMT (either Monday, Tuesday & Friday or Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
• (For the August cohort only) Live classes run over 3 days a week between 15:00 and 17:00 GMT (either Monday, Tuesday & Friday or Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Content:

• Week 1: UK academic expectations, resilience, UG/PG differences ​
• Week 2: Time management and study organisation ​
• Week 3: Reading, note‑making, and critical thinking ​
• Week 4: Academic writing and Harvard referencing ​
• Week 5: Reflection, goal‑setting, and next steps