As a part of the ‘Study UK Campaign’, the Preparing for University course by FutureLearn is designed by the University of East Anglia, a renowned University on the global ground for its cultural, social, and academic facilitation.
Students will learn with Dr. Harriet Jones. She is a Senior lecturer and fellow at the University of East Anglia and the Higher Education Academy respectively. She is also the Director and National Teaching Fellow of the PreUniversity Skills Programme.
With a rating of 4.6, the course is assigned seven weeks of study with a weekly study time of 3 hours. The course is ready for immediate joining, and students may join as and when they like.
The Highlights
Offered by the University of East Anglia
Online learning
Self-paced
Immediate joining
Paid certificate
Upgrade option
Industry-expert instructor
7-week course
Programme Offerings
Self-paced learning
Trained Faculty
video tutorials
Upgraded skill set
Immediate joining
Further education
Courses and Certificate Fees
Certificate Availability
Certificate Providing Authority
yes
Futurelearn
The fees for the Preparing for University course is :
Fees components
Fees
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Free
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Rs. 4,450
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Rs. 2,200
Eligibility Criteria
FutureLearn Preparing for University courses is ideal for students who are looking for higher education in universities or other educational institutions that employ the same skill-set. The course prepares such aspirants for the next step by bridging disconnects in terms of understanding and efforts.
What you will learn
Research skills
After finishing the Preparing for University online course by FutureLearn, students will acquire an understanding of topics such as:
Questioning in a university setting
Writing while keeping audiences in mind
Relations between reading, studying and revising skills
Exploring data and its importance with evidence
Analysis of texts and contexts
Explaining references to include in one’s work
Who it is for
The Preparing for University course by FutureLearn is beneficial for:
Anyone who wants to study at the college level
High-school students
People who need to upgrade skills to enter University
Admission Details
Students can pursue the FutureLearn Preparing for University programme by following the steps mentioned below:
Visit FutureLearn’s Preparing for University official course page.
Understand the content of the course. A ‘Join course for free’ option is visible at the top-right hand corner. If you wish to proceed with the admission process, click on it.
Register and create your FutureLearn account using your name, email ID, age, and mail preferences and set a password for the account.
Once created, you can log in with your mail ID and password. Fill in the necessary details in the application form to start learning.
Application Details
Details entered after registering an account with FutureLearn serves as an application form. FutureLearn Preparing for University does not need a drawn-out application form from the student for admittance.
The Syllabus
Introduction to the course
The process of 'asking questions'
Preparing for a lecture
Questioning lecture material
Week 1 summary
Introduction to independent study
Links between independent study and revision
Developing reading skills
Reflecting on independent study and revision
Introduction to structure
Having an opinion
The importance of good paragraph structure
Structure from a university perspective
Week 3 summary
Learning what persuasive writing is all about
Getting started to write persuasively
Now over to you
Communicating in an academic or professional environment