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Make the Grade 1: Studying in the UK

The words you need to talk about university life in Britain: campus, induction week, lecture, tutorial, personal tutor, undergraduate, scholarship, student loan and more. Built around a short guide to starting at a UK university, so most words appear in place. B1-B2, for the higher-education topic in speaking and writing.

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Getting Started at a UK University

UK universities organise an to give information to new students about studying at their new uni. As part of this week, they often organise trips to show students the whole of the , especially the where you , depending on the you are studying for. But they also show you all the other , such as the library (usually open 24 hours and with a full range of ), sports , cafes, shops, fresh food markets and maybe even clubs.

In , you usually meet your , who gives you academic and personal guidance. You also get your timetable with all the and you need to attend. You may meet some of your , too.

Everybody who starts at uni in the UK automatically becomes a member of that uni's , which helps to organise all sorts of societies, clubs and events. Part of is the freshers' fair, an event where new students can find out about all the activities that are organised.

The helps all students, both and . They can give you and advice about . Some people receive a to help pay for university. Most people receive to pay for their lessons and maybe for , too.

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induction week[ɪnˈdʌkʃn wiːk]
A period at the beginning of a university course when new students are introduced to the institution and its facilities.
Synonymsfreshers' week
ExamplesDuring induction week they take you on a tour of the whole place.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
campus[ˈkæmpəs]
The buildings, grounds and facilities of a university or college.
ExamplesThe library and the sports halls are all on campus.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
lecture hall[ˈlektʃə hɔːl]
Large rooms designed for teaching groups of students through presentations or lectures.
ExamplesThe biggest lecture hall seats four hundred students.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
to attend lessons[əˈtend ˈlesnz]
To be present at classes and take part in them.
Synonymsgo to classes
ExamplesYou are expected to attend your lessons every day.
Word tagsphraseverbuniversityB1
degree[dɪˈɡriː]
A qualification awarded by a university or college after completing a course of study.
ExamplesShe is studying for a degree in law.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
facilities[fəˈsɪlətiz]
The buildings, equipment, rooms, services and other things provided by an educational institution.
ExamplesThe university has excellent sports facilities.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
digital resources[ˈdɪdʒɪtl rɪˈzɔːsɪz]
Online information, materials, databases, e-books and other resources used for study.
ExamplesThe library gives students a full range of digital resources.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
personal tutor[ˈpɜːsənl ˈtjuːtə]
A university teacher who provides individual academic guidance to a student.
ExamplesTalk to your personal tutor if you are struggling with the course.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
lecture[ˈlektʃə]
Formal teaching sessions in which a lecturer presents information to a group of students.
ExamplesThere is a lecture on Roman history at ten o'clock.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
tutorial[tjuːˈtɔːriəl]
Classes in small groups where students discuss a subject, ask questions and receive guidance.
ExamplesWe go over the week's reading in a Friday tutorial.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
lecturer[ˈlektʃərə]
A person who teaches students at a university or college, usually in a particular subject.
ExamplesThe lecturer set us three essays for the term.
Word tagsnoununiversityB1
extra-curricular[ˌekstrə kəˈrɪkjələ]
Activities or subjects that students do outside their main course of study.
ExamplesThe freshers' fair shows off all the extra-curricular activities.
Word tagsadjectiveuniversityB2
Student Union[ˈstjuːdnt ˈjuːniən]
A university organisation that represents students and organises activities and services for them.
ExamplesEvery new student automatically becomes a member of the Student Union.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
undergraduate[ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət]
Students studying for their first university degree.
ExamplesThe talk is open to undergraduates only.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
postgraduate[ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət]
Students who have completed a first degree and are studying for a higher qualification.
ExamplesPostgraduates have their own common room.
Word tagsnoununiversityB2
academic support[ˌækəˈdemɪk səˈpɔːt]
Teaching and guidance available to help students succeed academically.
ExamplesThe Union can give you academic support if you fall behind.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
student finance[ˈstjuːdnt ˈfaɪnæns]
Money and financial assistance available to students to help them pay for their education and living costs.
ExamplesThey gave me advice about student finance and how to apply.
Word tagsphrasemoneyuniversityB2
scholarship[ˈskɒləʃɪp]
Financial help given to a student, often based on academic achievement or other criteria, which usually does not have to be repaid.
Synonymsbursary
ExamplesShe won a scholarship that covers her fees.
Word tagsnounmoneyB2
student loan[ˈstjuːdnt ləʊn]
Money that a student borrows to help pay for education and usually repays later.
ExamplesMost people take out a student loan to pay for their course.
Word tagsphrasemoneyB2
student accommodation[ˈstjuːdnt əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn]
A place where students live while studying, such as a university residence or dormitory.
Synonymshalls of residence
ExamplesYour student loan may also cover student accommodation.
Word tagsphraseuniversityB2
to major in[ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn]
To choose a particular subject as the main area of study at university.
Synonymsspecialise in
ExamplesShe decided to major in economics.
Word tagsphraseverbuniversityB2
tuition[tjuˈɪʃn]
The money charged for teaching and instruction at a school, college or university.
Synonymstuition fees
ExamplesTuition at some universities costs thousands a year.
Word tagsnounmoneyB2
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