English as a Medium of Instruction for Lecturers

This professional development course is designed to improve the confidence and communication skills of university lecturers who teach their subject through English, but whose first language is not English.

Who is it for?

• Higher education lecturers teaching their subjects in English
• Staff working in English-taught or international programmes
• Minimum English level: CEFR B2 or equivalent

What you will learn

The course is designed to

• enhance your English to teach international student cohorts
• improve your language proficiency for delivering presentations in English
• fine-tune your English for communicating with international colleagues

More information? See the Sample content and schedule

How you will learn

• Interactive activities
• Guided self-study
• Opportunity to present at a 1-day conference at the University of Worcester
• Personalised feedback from experienced EMI trainers
• Sharing experience through a community of practice with University of Worcester peers*

*Where colleagues in relevant disciplines at the University of Worcester are available

Course format

• Duration: 10 weeks, part-time, 2-hour sessions and 15-minute 1-to-1 tutorials
• Delivery mode: live sessions via Zoom (9 weeks) and in-person classes during visit to University of Worcester (1 week)
• Group size: minimum 8, maximum 20

Good teaching, examples from life, nice stay in Worcester, high level on the material for a non-native who is trying to speak English. Everything was useful and good.

Heidi Norrström, Assistant Professor PhD/Senior Lecturer, Halmstad University Sweden
November 2023

Course trainers

The course is delivered by experienced EMI and EAP specialists with:

• Extensive experience in higher education teaching
• Expertise in academic communication and lecturer development
• A strong understanding of international classroom contexts

Study load, assessment and certification

Self-study: 40-60 hours

Tutor-led sessions: 40 hours

Total: approximately 80-100 hours (not including travel time or social programme)

Assessment: Tasks set during the course are optional and not assessed. Your professional development will be supported via coaching, feedback and reflection.

Certification: Upon satisfactory attendance and completion of the programme, you will be eligible for a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Worcester.

Course dates 

Course fees

Full course fee: £850*

*Includes tuition and course materials; travel and accommodation are not included

Early Bird discount: £100

Fees are due 6 weeks before the course start date. An Early Bird discount of £100 applies when the course fee is paid 12 weeks before the course start date.

Payment for the course starting 14th September 2026 is due by 3/8/2026. To be eligible for the Early Bird discount, full payment is due by 22/6/2026.

Payment for the course starting 18th January 2027 is due by 7/12/2026. To be eligible for the Early Bird discount, full payment is due by 26/10/2026.

Apply or enquire

To register your interest, please complete the form below. We will then contact you with application details.

If you have any questions, please contact emi@worc.ac.uk.