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English and British Studies
Language, society and culture
You will have General English language training at the Lake School, followed by a British Studies course in the social and cultural aspects of modern Britain at an Oxford University college.
You can start your Intensive General English course almost every Monday between January and June or September and December. In July and August, you must start on fixed dates.
If you wish, you can take a combination of general English and exam preparation to create your own personal study programme. Exam preparation is available for all students who are Pre-Intermediate or above.
| Hours per week | 21+ weekly cultural/social and sporting activities |
|---|---|
| Maximum class size | 12 |
| Minimum age | 20 |
| Language level | Intermediate or above |
Course content
You start your British Studies course after you have completed your General English training. Most students are required to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 and to attend an interview at the college.
You start your British Studies course in January or October and study part-time for 2 or 3 terms. The range of subjects on the British Studies course includes:
- Modern British Society
- British History
- Religion in Britain today
- British Politics
- Literature and Drama
- Art History
You will also develop your listening and speaking skills so you can participate fully in seminars and tutorials. You will improve your writing skills so you can research and write the academic essays that are part of your course. You can also take extra/alternative courses to develop a European and/or business aspect to your studies. You can develop these in your personal tutorials, if you wish.
Achieving your goals: an excellent start to academic studies in Britain
On successful completion of the programme, which includes assessed coursework, you will receive a certificate of grades achieved. If you wish, you can use our university placement advice service. Your counsellor will guide you through the application procedure.
If you would like further information about this course, please contact the Lake School.
The Lake School of English, 14 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1JQ
