If English is not your first language, the University of Portsmouth offers a range of short 5-week and 10-week modules in academic language and communication as part of the In-Sessional English programme you can see in this video.
In-Sessional English at the University of Portsmouth
What is ISE?
ISE Modules:
- develop the strategies and skills you need for spoken and written assessment;
- are open to Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Exchange students;
- take place four times a year between September and May;
- are free (i.e. you are not charged a fee to take part);
- are not completed for credit, but can be added to your student achievement record.
What modules do you offer and how can I join?
There are 12 ISE Modules to choose from - see ISE Module Descriptions below.
To ask a question or for advice on which ISE module is best for you, email ise@port.ac.uk
To see which modules are available and book your place on an ISE module, click here, but please note the ISE registration dates below.
Note that you may not always be able to get your first choice of module. If that happens, we will try to offer you your second choice (if that is available) or find an alternative for you.
ISE registration dates
Teaching Block 1 |
Teaching Block 2 |
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TB1A |
TB1B |
TB2A |
TB2B |
Registration Period (when you can book a place) |
12 Sep 2022 – 27 Sep 2022 |
31 Oct 2022 – 8 Nov 2022 |
09 Jan 2023 – 20 Jan 2023 |
6 Mar 2023 – 14 Mar 2023 |
Teaching Period for 5-WEEK MODULES* |
3 Oct 2022 – 11 Nov 2022 |
14 Nov 2022 – 16 Dec 2022 |
30 Jan 2023 – 3 Mar 2023 |
20 Mar 2023 – 12 May 2023 |
5-WEEK Modules Available (see ISE Module Descriptions below for more information) Modules marked C-OL are available both on campus and online. All other modules are offered either on campus or online (You will find out the format before the course begins). |
Developing an academic style INTRODUCTORY |
Communicating ideas visually and verbally |
Developing an academic style ADVANCED C-OL |
Communicating ideas visually and verbally |
Developing an ear for English: Understanding pronunciation |
Developing an academic style ADVANCED C-OL |
Developing language for presentation, seminar and group work |
Developing an ear for English: Understanding pronunciation |
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From taking notes to writing assignments |
Developing critical reading skills |
From taking notes to writing assignments |
Developing effective paragraphs for communicating your ideas clearly |
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Improving your academic English for dissertation and final report writing C-OL |
Developing effective paragraphs for communicating your ideas clearly |
Improving your academic English for dissertation and final report writing |
Developing language for presentation, seminar and group work |
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Language for presentation, seminar and group work (Science and Technology) |
Developing language for presentation, seminar and group work |
Language for presentation, seminar and group work (Science and Technology) |
Improving your academic English for dissertation and final report writing |
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Language for presentation, seminar and group work (Science and Technology) |
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Language for scientific report writing |
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Teaching Period for 10-WEEK MODULES* |
3 Oct 2022 – 16 Dec 2022 |
30 Jan 2023 – 12 May 2023 |
*There are no classes during consolidation weeks or vacation weeks.
ISE Module Descriptions
If you are mainly interested in DEVELOPING YOUR SPEAKING, choose one of these modules:
Module Code |
Module Title |
Description |
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M32101 |
Developing an ear for English: Understanding pronunciation |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32104 |
Developing language for presentation, seminar and group work |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32105 |
Language for presentation, seminar and group work (Science and Technology) |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
If you are mainly interested in DEVELOPING YOUR WRITING, choose one of these modules:
Module Code |
Module Title |
Description |
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M32109 |
Improving your academic English for dissertation and final report writing |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32109 |
Writing a postgraduate dissertation NB! This is ONLY available to postgraduate students |
Duration: 20 hours over 10 weeks |
M32100 |
Developing an academic style: Introductory |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32099 |
Developing an academic style: Advanced |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32103 |
Developing effective paragraphs for communicating your ideas clearly |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32110 |
Language for scientific report writing |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
If you are a student in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING or MATHS, choose one of these modules:
Module Code |
Module Title |
Description |
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M32110 |
Language for scientific report writing |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |
M32105 |
Language for presentation, seminar and group work (Science and Technology) |
Duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks |