Before applying
Assess your level, identify language gaps and understand the demands of English-medium study.
ENGLISH FOR STUDY & UNIVERSITY
English for applying, studying and succeeding at university.
A structured pathway for students preparing for English-medium education — from applications and admissions to academic writing, lectures, seminars and independent study.
Academic EnglishDevelop the language used in university study.
ApplicationsStrengthen personal statements and supporting documents.
Admissions preparationPrepare for language requirements and interviews.
University study skillsRead, write, listen and present with greater confidence.
Beyond admission
Getting into university is only the beginning. You also need the English to study there.
University study in English demands more than general fluency. Students need to understand lectures, read complex texts, structure arguments, participate in seminars and write with clarity and appropriate academic register. This programme can support both the application stage and the transition into English-medium study.
The academic pathway
Support at the points where English matters most.
Application
Improve the clarity, structure and language of personal statements, motivation letters and other supporting documents.
Admission
Prepare for required English qualifications, interviews and academic communication tasks.
At university
Develop the language and study skills needed for lectures, reading, writing, seminars and presentations.
Academic English skills
The language of university is a skill set of its own.
Academic writing
Structure arguments, develop paragraphs, use evidence appropriately and improve clarity and cohesion.
Reading academic texts
Identify arguments, evaluate information and read more efficiently across longer texts.
Lectures & note-taking
Follow complex explanations, identify key points and organise notes effectively.
Seminars & discussion
Contribute ideas, respond to others and express agreement, disagreement and uncertainty appropriately.
Presentations
Organise content, signpost clearly and present with greater control and confidence.
Academic vocabulary
Build the language needed to explain, compare, evaluate, qualify and argue.
University applications
Present your profile clearly, authentically and at the right academic level.
We support the language, structure and coherence of application documents such as personal statements, statements of purpose, motivation letters and research statements. The aim is to help you communicate your own experience and motivation more effectively — not to replace your authorship.
Personal StatementStatement of PurposeMotivation LetterResearch StatementApplication emailsAdmissions interview preparation
Language requirements
Prepare for the qualification your university actually requires.
Where needed, the pathway can connect with targeted preparation for IELTS Academic, TOEFL, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency. Exam technique is combined with development of the underlying language skills.
Explore English certifications →How the preparation works
A clear route from current level to academic readiness.
Assess
Current level, target programme and language demands.
Prioritise
Identify the skills that will have the greatest impact.
Practise
Work with realistic academic tasks, texts and communication situations.
Review
Use feedback to improve accuracy, structure and independence.
Study levels supported
From undergraduate applications to postgraduate study.
Undergraduate
Preparation for applications and transition into English-medium degree study.
Master’s & Postgraduate
More advanced academic writing, reading, presentations and discipline-specific communication.
PhD & Research
Support with academic language, research communication and presenting complex ideas clearly.
Academic support with clear boundaries.
Corrigan School teaches, reviews and gives feedback. We do not write assessed assignments, dissertations or application documents on a student’s behalf. The objective is to improve the student’s own academic English, reasoning and independence.
What should improve
More independence in English-medium academic environments.
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Clearer academic writingIdeas become better organised, more precise and easier to follow.
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Stronger comprehensionLectures and academic texts become more manageable.
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More confident participationSeminars, presentations and interviews feel less demanding.
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Greater academic independenceYou rely less on translation and more on your own English.
Preparing for university in English?
Tell us the course, country, application stage or academic skill you need to work on. We can build a focused pathway around your priorities.
Discuss your study goals