Why choose this Programme

The Academic Literacies Programme delivers compulsory Foundation English courses to the Faculties of Law, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, Food & Agriculture, Sport, and Humanities & Education.

Applicable skills  

Students enrol in faculty-specific courses. All courses stress the development of skills in formal English language competency relevant to their core faculty disciplines.

Industry links  

Course-specific visits from experts and practitioners in the field are encouraged. These offer opportunities for students to listen to and learn about the importance of English Language in the workplace.

Facilities and Resources

  • The Writing Centre

  • Writing and Grammar Workshops

  • Personal Consultations

Research 

Each course offers course-specific research-based activities.

Student Activities 

Students are encouraged to participate in all activities offered by the DMLL as well as their core faculties which include but are not limited to the following:

  • Theatre Festival
  • Linguistics Day
  • Modern Languages and Linguistics Clubs
  • Language Labs

Career Opportunities 

Foundation courses offer the fundamental literacy skills for careers in a variety of fields in Law, Humanities, Education, Science, Sport, and the Social Sciences.

Alumni/Career paths 

DMLL graduates go on to pursue careers in the following areas: 

  • Education
  • Research
  • Science
  • Sport
  • Law
  • Public Administration
  • Management
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Politics
  • International Relations
  • Hospitality/Tourism
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Communications
  • Marketing
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