English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) - EAPS

CRICOS code (International applicants): 069700B

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Program focus

The aim of this program is to provide English language preparation for tertiary study based on the personal and intellectual transition required by individual students to succeed in higher education in the Australian context. It aims to develop thinking processes and academic English skills to prepare students from non-English speaking backgrounds for university education. It provides this transition for international students not fully prepared academically or requiring a higher level of English for tertiary study.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes program, this program, students should be able to demonstrate:

• an understanding of, and an adjustment to, the academic cultural context of the Australian university;

• a capacity to take control of their own learning by using appropriate learning strategies;

• confidence and ability to think critically and to analyse an argument;

• competence in accessing and communicating concepts and ideas in spoken and written form as appropriate to the higher education context; and

• a capacity to establish working relationships with their lecturers and other students.

Admission requirements

• Resident status: students on international student visas or students from non-English speaking backgrounds resident in Australia

• Minimum academic requirements: completion of senior secondary schooling in the home country or Year 12 in an Australian High School or attempted 'A' levels or mature-age entry.

• English Language Entry Requirements
  EAP - An entry level of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
  EAP II (undergraduate and coursework) -An entry level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
  EAP II (research) - An entry level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

How to apply

International students
This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Domestic students
Admission to USQ is made by lodging an Open Access College direct entry application form.

Program fees

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Fee exempt places

Fee exempt places are available to all domestic students wishing to enrol in the Tertiary Preparation Program. Further information can be obtained by contacting TPP Student Support or visiting the TPP website.

Program structure

EAP I

Students must enrol in two courses:

• EAP7307 - Academic Reading and Writing (2 credit points)

• EAP7308 - Academic Speaking and Listening (2 credit points)

EAP II (Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students

Students select one additional course based upon faculty pre-requisites from the following:

• EAP 7381 - Applied Communications (Level A)

• EAP7382 - Applied Communications (Level B)

• EAP7383 - Applied Communications (Level C)

EAP II (Postgraduate research and doctoral students)

Students must enrol in the three core courses:

• EAP7320 - Communication Processes

• EAP7340 - Academic English Skills

• EAP7350 - Language of Research (2 credit points)

Program completion requirements

To successfully complete the program and be recommended for undergraduate degree entry to programs requiring IELTS 6 English proficiency, students must successfully complete and achieve a passing grade in all courses in the program. To successfully complete the program and be recommended for postgraduate degree entry to programs requiring IELTS 6.5 English proficiency, students must successfully complete all courses in the program and in addition achieve an A grade in EAP7320 and EAP7340 and a passing grade in EAP7350.

Required time limits

Standard duration of the program is a minimum of 20 weeks and a maximum of 36 weeks.

Recommended enrolment pattern

This program is delivered across all semesters up to five times per year.