Introduction to
Academic Writing

Begin your journey to university-level writing

A University of Buckingham course, delivered in partnership Anspear, specially designed for:

Students who plan to join the BA (Hons) in Primary Education.

Students who plan to join the BA (Hons) in Secondary Education (Maths and SEND)

Anyone who wants to improve their academic writing skills

This 14-week Introduction to Academic Writing course also provides a direct route to the BA programmes for students without traditional academic qualifications.

Build confidence in academic writing

Prepare yourself for higher education

Become eligible for the BA programmes

Who is this course for?

This course is for anybody who wishes to improve their academic writing skills. Who wants to improve their ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in academic contexts. This includes students beginning undergraduate study, those returning to education after a break or those moving from other education systems.

The course also provides a pathway for potential BA (Hons) Primary Education and BA (Hons) Secondary Education (Maths and SEND) candidates who do not have the two A-Levels (or equivalent qualifications) required for entry. By successfully completing the course, individuals without Level 3 qualifications can demonstrate their ability to succeed at degree level and become eligible to apply.

What you'll learn

The 14-week course will give you a solid grounding in the writing skills needed for university study:

Fundamentals of good writing

Academic writing techniques

Argument presentation

Reflective and analytical writing

Effective reading strategies

Feedback interpretation

Flexible, engaging and effective learning

The Introduction to Academic Writing course benefits from our learning platform:

laptop_mac Interactive online content

smartphone Mobile app

co_present Lectures

podcasts Podcasts

smart_toy AI-driven writing feedback

task University-assessed assignments

Course start dates

15 September 2025: Students for BA (Hons) in Primary Education

12 January 2026: Students for BA (Hons) in Secondary Education ( Maths and SEND) and BA (Hons) in Primary Education

11 May 2026: General cohort

May 2026: BA (Hons) Primary and Secondary Education application deadline.

Key details

Duration: 14 weeks

Cost: £480 (inc VAT)

Note: Completing the this course is a pathway to applying for the BA (Hons) in Primary Education or BA (Hons) in Secondary Education (Maths and SEND).

No prior qualifications required. (GCSE English, maths and science are required for QTS, however these can be completed during or after the degree course.)

Next steps

Ready to transform your writing and academic potential? Register now and we'll be in touch as soon as possible to enroll you on the course of your choice.

About Anspear

Anspear is a learning and technology company that partners with the University of Buckingham to deliver the BA (Hons) in Primary Education, BA (Hons) Secondary Education (Maths and SEND) and the Introduction to Academic Writing course. Anspear develops the app you will use to study. We will also enroll and support you while you take the course. Please don't hesitate to contact Anspear at uob@anspear.com if you have any questions about the course.