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MY SPACE Online Writing Tutor - Academic English
我的網上寫作導師 - 學術英語

Course Code
GENG9094
Application Code
To be advised
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
12 weeks
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$5,000
Enquiries
2975 5880
2508 6403
How to Apply

Highlights

 This real-time online course aims to prepare students for their academic studies at English-speaking universities where academic writing skills are highly demanding. The course is divided into three stages in which generic academic writing skills are taught in the first stage (6 sessions), students are helped better understand college essay or project requirements in the second part (2 sessions), and personalised advice on students’ essay production is given in the third/final stage (4 sessions). Both the second and third stages are conducted in the form of a one-on-one personal / small group conference.

Programme Details

Content 

Stage 1: Generic academic English writing skills (6 sessions)

Students will learn the following skills:

  •   Basic features of academic writing
  •   Academic essay and report structures
  •   Analysing assignment topics
  •   Referencing skills – in APA and Harvard referencing styles
  •   Paraphrasing skills
  •   Summarising skills
  •   Academic grammar
  •   Academic vocabulary
Stage 2: Understanding Assignment Requirements (2 sessions)

Students will be given custom-made advice on the topics of their written assignments at university / college and participate in consultation sessions on how they should plan, structure and quick start their writing.

Stage 3: Diagnostic and Clinical Advice on Assignment Completion (4 sessions)

Students will be given professional advice on the drafts of their selected assignments. The advice will focus on the academic writing skills taught in Stage 1 and other relevant language elements of the assignments.

To get the most out of the course, course participants should agree to and be ready for submission of their drafts and/or authentic writing at different stages of their assignment writing.

TARGET STUDENTS

This course is designed for the freshmen on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes who wish to be well equipped with English academic writing skills before their academic journeys or the university students who want to refresh their English academic writing skills in the middle of their studies.

Under the online delivery method, students are not bound by their physical locations, so they can attend the lessons and personal conferences, and contact the teacher from anywhere in the world. It is particularly convenient for students travelling around the world.

About the teacher

Instructor(s) of the Programme are drawn from our panel of qualified and experienced English language team who teach academic writing.  There could be multiple instructors throughout the whole course, depending on the students' fields of study.

 

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Registration information

Application Code To be advised -

Days / Time
  • Tuesday, 6:45pm - 9:45pm
Duration
  • 12 session(s)
  • 3 hours per session
Venue
  • Online

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$5,000

Entry Requirements

Applicants* should have attained:
(1)    Level 3 in the HKDSE English Language Examination; or
(2)    IELTS Band 6 overall; or
(3)   TOEFL(iBT): 80; or
(4)    CSE** Level 6; or
(5)    an equivalent level in an internationally recognised English examination. 

*    Applicants not satisfying the above requirements must pass our admissions assessment.
**  CSE is short for China’s Standards of English Language Ability. 

To maximise learning outcome, applicants should, on course registration, attach their admission or offer letter issued by the college/university/institutes to their application form. 

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Enrolment Method
Online Application

We provide online application and payment service for students to make enrolment via the Internet. Enrolment will be confirmed once students have made the payment online by using either PPS or credit card.

By Post / In Person

Applicants are required to complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26.  Either take or post the completed form, along with the appropriate course fee and supporting documents, to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.