English Courses

This course helps research degree postgraduate students successfully communicate their research interests and journey in English to academic, cross-disciplinary and non-specialist audiences.

• A 50% blended-learning course designed for busy and motivated research degree students
• Students choose texts, interests and ideas to bring to class to share, discuss and learn with your peers and teachers

• Assessment 1: Give a short practice presentation on a topic of your choice and receive helpful feedback from peers and your teacher
• Assessment 2: Write a general or a critical review of a research area that interests you and receive feedback on drafts from your peers and your teacher
• Assessment 3: Complete brief, weekly pre-class blended learning activities that you share and discuss in class with peers

Required for almost all full-time research degree students —check program requirements.

Student testimonials

• "A great course that brings us back to basics and makes us rethink what, how, and why we write in research. Honestly a lifesaver as I'm preparing to submit my PhD thesis and other research papers. Certainly, a lifelong skill. Thanks!"
• "The active learning method employed in the course is enjoyable and effective for me."
• "The explanations are super clear, and the course content is organized really well. The instructor gives detailed feedback. I’ve learned a lot from this course".