Overview

Pathway Intensive English Online is tailored for students wishing to get a head start. After these 6 weeks of intensive course, students will be using English more confidently and will be well equiped to take on academic studies.

Pathway Intensive English is an online course that starts twice per year, once in January and once in September.

The course is ideal for students who have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or equivalent (no section below 5.5) and wish to become eligible for studying at Jönköping University or other Universities in Sweden.

This intensive course will help the student to develop their academic writing skills, oral presentation, how to use a range of academic study techniques, how to evaluate and cite sources and learn about the basics of academic research.

In addition, at the end of the pathway course, students will receive a certificate of completion.

Course start: 20 January 2025

Length: 6 weeks, including two weeks of individual preparation (instructions will be given at the start of the course)

Course Structure

As part of the course you will be doing two weeks of individual preparation; reading and researching materials with the support of teachers, followed by four weeks intensive learning.

The course offers the possibility of enhancing your writing style and cohesiveness, participating in group discussions and presentations, analysing academic reading and critical thinking, and understanding academic referencing and research ethics.

Lectures and workshops as well as individual work and group work. Active participation is required in group work and workshops in order to meet the requirements of the course. The teaching is conducted in English.

Upon completion of the programme you will have received:

  • direct entry to a degree programme at Jönköping University
  • the English language level in reading, writing, listening and speaking necessary for enrollment in degree programmes at Jönköping University
  • support in adjusting to the demands, challenges and expectations of Swedish higher education
  • acclimatization to Swedish culture making it easier to live and study in Sweden

 

In addition at the end of the pathway programme, you will receive a certificate of completion demonstrating skills equivalent to the Swedish high school course English 6. This is the most common English language level required for entering higher education in Sweden. You can read more about corresponding levels in other countries here. External link, opens in new window.

You can submit your application online. Choose one of the following options, and the link below will take you to the application form.

 

(Cancelled) Pathway Intensive English 7.5 credits

Course Contents

See syllabus for more information

Prerequisites

High School Diploma and English language skills corresponding to: IELTS 6.0 (no part below 5.5) or equivalent.

Selection

Level of Education: First cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: PIEG13

The course is conducted at: Jönköping University Enterprise

Label Value
Study type Online Distance Learning
Number of required meetings 0
Semester Spring 2025: week 4 – week 9
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Web-based
Time Mixed-time
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 20000 SEK
Syllabus PDF
Application code HJ-PIEG3