Course Information
This section contains information about the English language support which is offered by the University and which support is most suitable for you. If you are looking for documents or downloads relating to In-Sessional classes and sessions, please see Course Materials.
Check your levels in both writing and listening in the brochure to see which support you can access.
Then read the general rules at the bottom of the table and look at the relevant parts of this website, or the In-Sessional brochure, for more details.
What is the In-Sessional English language programme?
The In-Sessional English language programme provides up to 12 hours per week of free academic English language and study skills classes for students at Newcastle University whose first language is not English. These classes are provided by INTO Newcastle University. The programme gives specific help in academic English and can be useful for students who have a good level of English but little experience of using English in an academic environment.
The In-Sessional English language programme has been running successfully at Newcastle University for over 20 years. Every academic year, it undergoes a rigorous quality assurance procedure using feedback from students, staff and external advisors to change and develop the programme.
The In-Sessional programme consists of six parts:
Non credit-bearing support
- English for General Academic Purposes (EGAP) courses
- English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) courses
- Open Sessions
- One-to-One Advisory Sessions
- English Language Materials Online (ELMO)
Credit-bearing modules
Who can take In-Sessional classes?
International students whose native language is not English are required to take the University English Language Assessment (UELA) on arrival. Your results will show if you need to take English classes. (If you have previously taken an INTO University English programme, you will use the writing and listening results from your final assessment.) University staff may also join In-Sessional classes.
Why should I take classes?
Even though you have already successfully registered on your programme of study, you may still benefit from some language support. Everyone’s needs are different and you should not be worried about asking for help. For example, you may be very strong at listening and speaking but less confident about your writing skills. Or, you may be an excellent writer but don’t know about academic writing or lack confidence in seminars where you need to participate in discussions. Whatever your needs, the aim of the In-Sessional programme is to support and help you in your studies.
How can I register for these classes?
The registration process depends on the type of support you would like to attend. Select the type of non credit-bearing or credit bearing support from the list above for details about how to register for each session.
Aygul Garifullina, Russian, MSc Communications and Signal Processing
My degree (MSc) requires me to write a dissertation and so the writing classes equipped me with essential knowledge of academic writing style which was essential in helping me to prepare reports for course projects and for my literature review. As a result, I received high marks on the assignment with approval from my supervisor.
