The Certificate in Academic English & Communication Skills for Graduate Research offers focused training for postgraduate students and professionals aiming to strengthen their academic language and communication abilities. The course develops advanced grammar, structured academic writing, and effective presentation skills, guiding learners from sentence-level accuracy to thesis-level writing and defence. Key topics include academic grammar and style, essay and mini-thesis development, visual and oral presentation strategies, and techniques for engaging in academic discussions. This programme is ideal for those preparing for Master’s or doctoral study, or for professionals seeking to enhance their ability to communicate research with clarity and confidence in international academic contexts.
Overview
Office of Admission
Programme Structure
Academic English and Communication Skills for Graduate Research
Phase 1: Grammar Foundations in Action
Credits
AECS01
Tense & Aspect in Academic Writing
3
AECS02
Academic Voice – Active vs. Passive
3
AECS03
The Power of Patterns – 5 Essential Sentence Types
3
AECS04
Clauses – Independent & Subordinate
3
AECS05
From Sentence to Paragraph – Grammar in Context
3
Phase 2: From Sentences to Thesis
Credits
AECS06
TBER Foundations – From Grammar to Paragraph
3
AECS07
Understanding the Prompt – Topic Analysis and Thesis Statements
3
AECS08
From Paragraph to Essay – 5-Paragraph Academic Writing
3
AECS09
Building the Bigger Picture – Essay to Chapter Thinking
3
AECS10
Writing for Research – Mini-Thesis Workshop
3
Phase 3: Finding Your Academic Voice
Credits
AECS11
Sound Convincing – Voice, Pronunciation & Conversation Skills
3
AECS12
From Slide to Story – Visual Design & Storyboarding
3
AECS13
Speaking the Research – Making Your Message Stick
3
AECS14
Stand and Deliver – Group Presentation Strategies
3
AECS15
Defense Simulation
3

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