English for Academic Purposes Course – Level III
General Objectives of the Course
This course is aimed at anyone at a post-intermediate or advanced level of English (at least B2 of the CEFR level) and who need to develop or consolidate their language skills in academic or professional contexts. The course helps students develop efficiency and confidence in situations where they need to deal with written and oral English, with particular emphasis on reading, listening and oral skills. Using the topics developed in the lessons, a percentage of the course will focus on support in academic writing skills.Admission Requirements
Applicants must be aged 16 years or over. Candidates must take a test (mandatory) to evaluating their English proficiency or present a certificate ensuring that their English proficiency is equivalent to a level between Upper-intermediate and Advanced (after the certificate analysis applicants may be waived testing). Applicants should be very proficient in English oral and/or written, according to their needs (at least at European level B2, ideally, C1 or C2).
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Mode of Study
Face-to-faceTeaching / Evaluation language(s)
EnglishExamination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
0-20 points.Learning Objectives and Intended Skills
The course helps students develop efficiency and confidence in situations where they need to deal with written and oral English, with particular emphasis on reading, listening and oral skills. Using the topics developed in the lessons, a percentage of the course will focus on support in academic writing skills.Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra.Study Programme
2023-2024
Course Type
Non Degree Course
Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate
Duration: 81 HORAS
ECTS Credits: 3.0