Deakin Univerity Undergraduate Course Guide (International Students)

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English For Academic Purposes (EAP) b g DUELI’s EAP direct entry programs develop the English language skills necessary for achieving entry to Deakin’s postgraduate and undergraduate award courses. General English (GE) b DUELI’s General English programs give students from elementary to advanced levels the opportunity to use English confidently in real and meaningful situations and contexts. Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) b The CAE course is designed to prepare you with the skills necessary to successfully complete the different components of the CAE exam (reading, writing, listening, speaking and English in use). Students who have successfully completed the First Certificate of English (FCE) test, GE 6, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation or have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent are eligible to enter the CAE program. English for TESOL b The English for TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program is a 10-week English language program for high level students with IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.5) or above. Each week of the English for TESOL program focuses on a range of tasks and academic themes. Students are given specific tasks that ensure that they develop the writing, reading, listening and speaking skills needed to achieve success at university. This is a high level course for high level students who wish to achieve success once they commence their university program.

Business English (BE) b Business English is for students who want the skills and knowledge to communicate effectively in workplaces with a range of different cultures. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation b DUELI now offers a special ten-week IELTS Preparation program for students who require an IELTS score to enter an Australian university other than Deakin. Our IELTS program has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an IELTS test.

ielts test centre The Deakin University IELTS test centre offers IELTS testing at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood every two to three weeks. For full information, including test dates, fees and registration, please visit www.deakin.edu.au/ielts.

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Course duration Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Campus Melbourne Campus at Burwood Warrnambool Campus Off-campus

Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) b A five-week program for high-level students with IELTS 6 or above. Students who have met the entrance requirements of Deakin or another university would benefit greatly from this program. Each week the program focuses on specific tasks and academic themes to ensure you develop the writing, reading, listening and speaking skills needed to succeed at university. English/Cultural Study Tours b g

At DUELI we are able to specially design a range of short study tour programs on request. Email us at studytours@deakin.edu.au to find out more.

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