English for Academic Purposes for Foundation and University Diploma Programs

Overview

• Improve and develop English language proficiency.
• Meet the language entry requirements for QUT Foundation, University Diploma, or undergraduate programs.

Details

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is designed to prepare students for independent study, and to familiarise them with an Australian academic setting in terms of study techniques and student/lecturer relations and expectations.

Successful students who achieve the required grades in the English for Academic Purposes program and who meet all other entry requirements will progress to their chosen QUT Foundation, University Diploma, or undergraduate programs.

The EAP course includes:

• Academic reading and note-making: Students’ reading and note-making skills are developed through the use of the latest academic English resources and relevant authentic texts.
• Academic writing: Students are carefully and progressively guided through all stages of academic writing from sentence and paragraph level to the creation of a complete academic assignment.
• Listening and note-taking from lectures: Academic listening skills are developed through specifically designed learning tasks and resources, as well as real and simulated lectures.
• Speaking in academic settings: Through instruction, modelling and practice, the course aims to develop students’ competence and confidence in speaking in academic environments.
• Seminars and presentations: The course effectively builds students’ skills in tutorial seminars and other oral presentations, from initial preparation to final delivery.
• Academic study skills: Students learn how to study effectively, manage their time and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Computing and Internet skills: All classes have weekly Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) lessons to enable students to make the most effective use of QUT’s sophisticated learning technology and educational applications on the Internet.
• Library research: Students acquire academic research skills and are trained in the use of relevant databases.

Units

Entry requirements

Minimum academic requirements

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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