IELTS Advanced

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IELTS Advanced is designed to prepare candidates who have already achieved IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-scores less than 6.0) or approved equivalent, for the IELTS Test, Academic Module. It is offered to those seeking to achieve a score of IELTS 7.0 or higher. This is a test preparation course and students must take an official IELTS test and achieve the required score.

The course will also familiarise students with an Australian academic setting in terms of study techniques and student/lecturer relations and expectations.

• 15-week program
• 25 hours per week
• Intake: June / July

Progression to degree programs

On completion of the IELTS Advanced program, students will take an IELTS test. For entry into programs that require a score of IELTS 7.0 or above, students must achieve this score in an official IELTS test to meet the requirements.

(To view the English language requirements of QUT degree programs, visit Study Finder)

Note:

• The tuition fee for this program includes the cost of one IELTS exam at the completion of 15 weeks of teaching.
• IELTS Advanced may be packaged with QUT degree programs that do not have quota restrictions.

Entry requirements

English language

An IELTS score of at least 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0)

OR

TOEFL 90 (iBT) (with sub-scores of at least 20 in all bands)

OR

Successful completion of the QUT International College EAP Direct Entry program or EAP Plus program with a score of 65 percent or higher; or approved equivalent.

Academic
There are no academic requirements for this program.

The IELTS Advanced course has formative assessment and includes:

• Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills

• Examination skills | Seminars and Presentations

• Academic study skills

• Computing and internet skills | Library research

• Faculty Information
• Entry Dates
• QUT IELTS Test Centre

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)