Program Overview

English for Academic Purposes

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provides students with an opportunity to learn English language in context to prepare for university study. The course allows students to develop the foundations of English for higher level academic study.

Overview

The program involves three modules of study at the intermediate level. Students will have opportunities to acquire and practice language skills, such as writing explanations and argument essays and learning an academic language for spoken presentations. Lessons are designed around topical issues to encourage discussion and critical thinking. In addition, students will be encouraged to develop independent learning skills in preparation for higher academic study.

For each module, students will undertake 20 hours of tuition per week. Courses run from 6-48 weeks, depending on the entry level.

This course is offered by the pathway provider, UOW College Australia. Students will receive a quality education at the English Language Centre, a proud member of English Australia, accredited by TEQSA and quality endorsed by NEAS Australia.

This course is accredited by TEQSA and delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd.

Admissions Information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

• Entry Requirements
• English Language Requirements

English for Academic Purposes has a minimum entry requirement of Overall IELTS of 5.0 Academic (5.0 in Reading and 5.0 Writing) or equivalent.

English Language Package Requirements

UOW College English courses can be packaged with UOW Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees, UOW College Foundation Studies and/or Diploma courses. There are many advantages to packaged programs, including when a package includes English, no further external English test (such as IELTS) will be necessary before beginning the next course at UOW College or UOW.

More Detail

• Fees
• Key Dates

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships, and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

This course has various intakes throughout the year at the Wollongong, Liverpool, and Sydney CBD campuses. Key dates for English language courses are available on the UOW College website.

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Program Details

• CRICOS: A
• UOWCA: 1945
• Duration: 6-48 weeks
• Tuition: 20 hours per week
• Accreditation: TEQSA
• Provider: UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159)