EAP aims to improve your English skills to help you with life and study in the UK. You’ll learn the critical importance of English Language competence in an academic context and prepare for continuing academic study at Bangor University.

Providing an introduction to government and society in the UK, this module explores how Britain has changed and developed since 1945. You’ll learn the main features of British democracy, the crown, Parliament, cabinet government, devolution, local government and the role of the civil service.

The module also introduces you to the key features of British society and changes that have taken place in recent decades around issues of class, ethnicity, gender, rights and obligations, as well as considering how Britain relates to, influences and is influenced by the wider world.

In this module, you’ll focus on appropriate means of communication in academic work and developing a foundation in computing and IT skills that will enable you to be successful in your undergraduate studies. You’ll become familiar with the conventions of academic discourse and writing, and learn to avoid plagiarism and poor academic practice. You’ll also develop skills in word processing and spreadsheets to ensure you submit assignments appropriately, as well as using PowerPoint to deliver more effective presentations.