For native and non-native speakers of English
During any academic programme, it is necessary to develop and demonstrate effective academic writing skills. Successful writing encompasses appropriate referencing techniques as well as language skills.
Courses and training
The University offers a range of courses for improving your academic writing which complement the subject-specific advice provided by your Department or School:
The English Language Centre offers sessional and pre-sessional courses and courses to improve your writing, including:
- academic writing for non-native undergraduates, taught postgraduates, doctoral students, and professionals; and
- effective writing for native speakers of English.
Individual tuition on improving academic writing is available from:
- The Royal Literary Fund Writing Coaches
- The English Language Centre
- The Students’ Union offer courses on effective writing through the SORTED programme
- The Postgraduate Skills programme provides courses – many tailored to specific faculties – on academic reading, writing and publication for postgraduate researchers
More information
- The Royal Literary Fund and University Library staff have developed an interactive Moodle tutorial on improving your academic writing.
- A podcast about methods of constructing your writing in a clear, engaging manner and conveying your meaning as directly possible is available on the Palgrave Skills4Study website.
- Further guidance on referencing correctly and avoiding plagiarism is provided on the student website, and in a Moodle course.
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