Course Catalogue

To provide students with a general knowledge and understanding of engineering, computing and life sciences subject content underpinning degree-level study and to consolidate prior learning acquired in their home countries. To develop students’ intellectual skills to enable them to acquire ability in the collection, analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant information relating to the disciplines they will be progressing to. To prepare students for the demands of UK degree-level study and introduce the academic skills required to succeed on LJMU undergraduate programmes. To develop students English language, number, word-processing, research and writing skills.

Acquisition of knowledge will be achieved via teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, demonstrations and practical activities. Students will be expected to use IT, academic skills and proficiency in English when demonstrating learning. A range of assessment methods will be used, to include subject-specific tasks alongside English language skills assessments. This includes written examinations, presentations, individual and group work, listening tests, report writing and practicals. Intellectual skills will be developed through practical applications, guided research skills, presentations, group work, demonstrations and self-directed study. Intellectual skills will be assessed via formative and summative processes such as in-class tests, research skills exercises, examination, coursework, practical exercises and reflective statements. Practical skills will be acquired via lectures, data analysis exercises, group problem-solving, presentation and research skills development. Some modules include laboratory work whereby skill in the handling of equipment and management of an experiment will be taught. Students will demonstrate their practical skills via assessments which include listening tests, practical report-writing, presentation and seminar exercises, examinations and group work. Transferable skills are generally incorporated in to all teaching and learning methodologies. The development and acquisition of transferable skills is embedded in the programme curriculum to prepare students for degree-level study and eventual employment. The English language provision underpins the application of transferable skills for further study in the UK. The full range of assessments enables students to demonstrate transferable skills.

Employability is built into the Project Study module. Students learn to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses in skills required for social, professional and academic life. Concepts relating to the world of work are discussed, and students engage in project work with others, which is an important transferable skill. The development of employability skills is embedded into the structure, design and assessment of the programme. Students will develop skills in the areas of employability such as: Communication, problem solving, team work and leadership, self-management and reflection.