International partnerships prepares students for UK study
Dr Martin Dyke is leading a new initiative with China's Xiamen University to provide individual support for students preparing to study in the UK
Twenty students are studying English at masters and pre-masters level at Xiamen University through a new initiative by the School of Education that provides individual support and preparation for their study in the UK.
Education lecturers make regular visits to Xiamen, working with staff and supporting students to make the transition to the University of Southampton. Our specialised pre-masters programme provides customised language preparation for postgraduate study and enables students and tutors to get to know each other from an early stage.
Xiamen students make a valuable contribution to our programmes and enrich the learning experiences of both students and staff. The partnership has led to the internationalisation of teaching in both universities and dramatic improvements in the ease with which students transfer to Southampton for overseas study.