Graduate Science Academic English Tutorial
This program is designed to equip our graduate students with valuable language skills that enable them to get the most out of their studies.
About the program
Each year, the Faculty of Science offers graduate students the opportunity to apply for the Graduate Science Academic English Tutorial.
These series of workshops are free, require no additional assessment and are a great way to develop and apply valuable language skills for class participation, assessment tasks and research.
The sessions are facilitated by one of the University’s highly qualified Academic Skills Advisers and offer you the opportunity to develop and learn among fellow science students in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Areas of focus
These workshops cover a range of skills and include three key areas of focus:
English language for success at university
- Writing in a clear academic style
- Speaking and communicating
- Reading for research purposes
- General academic vocabulary
Academic skills
- Referencing
- Notetaking
- Critical reading processes
- Time management
Teamwork and confidence building
- Interaction and support
- Using English confidently
- Building friendships
Applying for the Academic English Tutorial
Applications for the next series of Academic English Tutorials will open prior to Semester 2 2023. Complete the expressions of interest form to be notified when applications open.
For more information, contact sci-studentexperience@unimelb.edu.au.
Other resources
If you can't attend these sessions but would like access to other language and academic skills resources, please visit Academic Skills on the Current Students website. Here you can enrol into a workshop, access online learning modules or book a time with an Academic Skills adviser.