Welcome to Academic Writing Excellence (AWE)

This course is designed to support students at different stages of their academic journey, including pre-university, undergraduate, and postgraduate study. It is relevant to both native and non-native speakers of English and is suitable for learners working across a wide range of national and institutional contexts.

While many examples in the course reflect a UK university setting, the principles of clear, effective academic writing apply across disciplines and education systems. Academic conventions can vary between institutions and countries – for example, in expectations around referencing, structure, or tone – so you are encouraged to adapt the strategies in this course to the specific requirements of your own institution and assessments.
AWE is a structured, self-paced programme designed to help you develop confidence, clarity, and control in your academic writing.