Employers across various industries increasingly require their global workforce to communicate effectively across borders. The study of language enables graduates effectively to develop international and intercultural relationships. Our language programs leverage technology through transformative and multidisciplinary approaches that prepare today's students for tomorrow's professions.The Bachelor ...

According to Airuishen Chinese Alumni Association, our English Language and Literature Studies Programme ranks among the top 3 Sino-Foreign universities in mainland China (2020).

Practical and Well Rounded EducationThe ELLS programme helps students develop a strong language competence, including practical verbal and written communication skills. Students read, analyze, write about and discuss different kinds of English texts. They also present and perform in English. They acquire confidence and a range skills that prepare them for fulfilling occupations after they graduate

Options for ConcentrationThe three concentrations (Literary Studies, Professional Communication,and TESOL) allow students to specialize in aspects of English that are the mostrelevant to their interests and useful to their future careers. Literaturegives an in-depth insight to other cultures; Professional Communication focuseson practical skills of writing and speaking; and TESOL prepares s...

Close Teacher-student RelationshipCourses are taught by expert scholars with the help of assistant instructors who assist with small group-work. There is a professional ethos of care and formal mentoring systems that ensure that students are fully supported in their learning, by helpful peer mentors, approachable academic advisers and experienced international faculty

Professional Internship OpportunitiesUIC values practical experience as well as cutting-edge theoretical knowledge. Internship schemes help students find placements that will give them valuable experience in the workplace. The TESOL concentration, for example, arranges school placements Year 3 students that give them an essential taste of life in a real classroom