Program Overview

ELICOS - Academic English Program (AEP)

Course Overview

The Academic English Program at Edith Cowan College is designed for students who plan to study a degree at Edith Cowan University. Students can improve their academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills during this program.

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The length of your Academic English Program is subject to admissions' assessment, based on your English level and the course you are going to study.

Course Content

• Essay writing and reading skills
• Academic English language
• Academic discussion and presentation skills

Course Benefits

• Taught in 10-week terms, with possible start dates every five weeks
• Focuses on a mixture of communication skills and academic study skills
• With a minimum of 65%, you will be able to graduate to the next AEP level or to your designated course
• No further English testing is required (except for Nursing and other higher English course requirements)
• Leads into Diploma, Foundation, and PQP programs at ECC and various degree programs at ECU

Duration

10-40 weeks

Intake Dates

Dependent on package

Campus Location

ECU Mt Lawley Campus

Fees

2025: A$475/week

Scholarships

• 10 Week English Scholarship – A$4,750

Courses that AEP can lead into

• ECC Diploma Courses
• ECC Foundation Program
• ECC Pre-Masters Courses (PQP)
• ECU Bachelor Courses
• ECU Post-Graduate and Masters Courses
• ECU PhD courses

ELICOS Sample Timetable