CRICOS Code 060789E
The Academic English for Tertiary Studies course has been specifically designed for students who need to improve their English skills for entry into Academic Pathways Programs and university study. This course has four levels and each level consists of 10 weeks of study which includes 20 hours per week of face-to-face teaching.
Assessment
Course learning outcomes are assessed throughout the course by performance of specific tasks including writing a report and essay, listening to a lecture, reading and responding to an academic article and delivering a seminar.
Students study skills are also assessed by time management of their assignments, observation of referencing conventions, collaborative work skills on some tasks and exam techniques.
Marks are allocated for all assessment tasks as well as for the exams.
| Course | Duration | Entry Requirements | Exit |
| AEEP |
10 weeks |
IELTS(Academic) 3.0+ / TOEFL 400 / CBT 97 / IBT 32 | EAP I |
| EAP I | 10 weeks | IELTS(Academic) 4.5+ / TOEFL 475 / CBT 150 / IBT 52 | EAP II |
| EAP II | 10 weeks | IELTS(Academic) 5.0+ (minimum 5.0 in writing) TOEFL 500 / CBT 175 / IBT 61 |
EAP III UWSCollege Foundation Studies |
| EAP III | 10 weeks | IELTS(Academic) 5.5/6.0 (minimum of 5 in all areas) / TOEFL 525 / CBT 200 / IBT 69 |
UWSCollege Diplomas UWS IELTS(Academic) 6.5 Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses UWS IELTS(Academic) 7.0 Postgraduate courses |
This provides a bridge between general English skills and academic skills in reading, listening, speaking and writing. During the course students will concentrate on basic grammar and sentence structure leading to more complex texts.
Entry
IELTS(Academic) 3.0 / TOEFL 400 / CBT 97 / IBT 32 or Low Intermediate Level / UWSCollege English Entrance Test
Exit
50% pass to EAP I
Through general coursework, seminars, factual reports and assignments, EAP I provides students with an introduction to academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
Entry
IELTS(Academic) 4.5+ / TOEFL 475 / CBT 150 / IBT52 / UWSCollege English Placement Test
Exit
50% + pass to EAP II including 50% in mid and final test component, or just final test component.
This provides students with a broad academic language foundation and introduces students to a range of academic texts, building on the skills developed in the EAP I course.
Entry
IELTS(Academic) 5.0 + (with 5 in writing) / TOEFL 500 / CBT 175 / IBT 61 / UWSCollege English Placement Test
Exit
- 50% + pass to EAP III including 50% + in test component
- 50% + pass including 50% + in test component to UWSCollege Foundation Studies two or three semester program
This course allows students to further develop their English language skills to an advanced level in academic writing, listening, reading and speaking. EAP III is excellent preparation for the university environment. Students who complete it successfully do not have to take any further English language tests to gain entry to many of Australia's education centers.
Entry
IELTS(Academic) 5.5/6.0+ (with minimum 5.0 in all areas) / TOEFL 525 / CBT 200 / IBT 69 / UWSCollege English Placement Test
Exit
- 50% + pass with a pass in all assessments to UWSCollege Diplomas
- 65% + pass with a pass in all assessments to UWS IELTS(Academic) 6.5 Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses
- 70% + pass with a pass in all assessments to UWS Postgraduate courses and IELTS(Academic) 7.0
- 75% + pass with a pass in all assessments to UWS M Conference Interpreting requiring an overall IELTS(Academic) 7.5 and minimum 7 in oral component
