EAP for Degree

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The EAP course caters for students who are about to commence degree courses at QUT and aims to prepare students to attain the level of proficiency required for gaining entrance to, and succeeding in, academic study programs at QUT.

Integrated course modules include:

• Academic reading and note-taking
• Academic writing
• Listening and note-taking from lectures
• Speaking in an academic setting
• Study skills
• Assignment preparation and Internet research skills
• Library research skills

The course has its own internal assessment, consisting of exams and assignments, and successful students will meet QUT's English language requirements.*

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants must either:

1. Have an offer of a place in a QUT degree program and successfully complete the relevant EAP entry test;

or

2. Produce original documentary evidence of an IELTS score of a minimum 5.5 with no sub-score less than 5.0 (or approved equivalent). Students will also sit a placement test at the beginning of their course.

For unit synopses see QUT Handbook.

• Faculty Information

• Entry Dates

• Course Structure

*Students who require a student visa should check English language requirements for a student visa from their country of origin (please see Department of Immigration and Citizenship).