Study English in a university environment
Develop your academic English in preparation for undergraduate or postgraduate studies at QUT.

Highlights
Highlights
- Improve and develop your written and oral academic English.
- Meet the English language requirements for entry into QUT undergraduate or postgraduate programs (that require IELTS 6.5 for entry), or progress into EAP 3.
- Complete in 10 weeks full time.
- Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.
Why choose this course?
You will develop the academic English language skills you need to progress into:
- your chosen bachelor degree, masters or PhD if it has IELTS 6.5 entry requirement
- our Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)
- the EAP 3 program at QUT College.
You will:
- develop your academic writing skills so you can produce quality essays and reports
- gather practical skills such as note-taking strategies and how to reference
- learn how to conduct academic research through the library and on the internet
- build your confidence speaking in an academic setting and giving presentations
- be better prepared to achieve academic success in your further studies at QUT.
QUT College community will also offer you valuable opportunities, such as the student mentor program and activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience. You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.
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Real-world facilities
This course is taught at QUT College, located at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus. The College is where you will spend most of your time going to classes and getting to know other international students. You will receive a QUT Student ID card which will give you access to all QUT's outstanding facilities, making you part of the fun and exciting QUT university community right from the start. Our community offers lifestyle and social opportunities, which will help you to enjoy a richer cultural experience.
Learn from the best
All of our ongoing English language teachers have postgraduate qualifications specialising in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and a minimum of 15 years' teaching experience, so we can cater to your educational background and cultural perspective.
Schedule
You will spend 25 hours per week in class.
- 20 hours will be face-to-face learning in the classroom and computer lab
- 5 hours studying at your own pace with teacher supervision in Guided Independent Learning (GIL)
Classes are divided into two streams: early and late. You will be put into one of these streams for the 10-week period.
- Early: 8.30am - 1.00pm AEST (currently not available)
- Late: 1.00pm -5.30pm AEST
Course dates
We have 3 start dates a year. Check here for our program start dates.
Course articulation
You must achieve a minimum overall score of 50% in this course to progress into the following programs:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 Extended (QC39) (15 weeks)
- Intensive Program (QC07)
- Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) (HL10)
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation for Undergraduate Studies (QC05)
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation for Postgraduate Studies (QC06)
- Graduate Certificates in Communication:
You must achieve a minimum overall score of 65% in this course to progress to the following programs:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 Standard (QC38) (10 weeks)
- undergraduate and postgraduate QUT courses that require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 and no sub-score less than 6.0.
You will enrol in one of three teaching sessions per year, each consisting of 10 weeks of face-to-face teaching. All assessment is completed within this time period.
- Course code
- QC36
- CRICOS code
- 0100528
- 10 weeks full-time
- March, July and November
Minimum English language requirements
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TOEFL iBT
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
71 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 |
IELTS Academic
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
6 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
169 | 154 | 162 | 162 | 154 |
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Commencing in 2022: The test validity has been extended from two to three years for all intakes in 2022. Commencing in 2023: Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
50 | 38 | 46 | 46 | 38 |
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Test must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement date. |
100 and Production Score of 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2022 fees
2022 fees
2022: $4,500 per course (40 credit points)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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