Successful completion of Academic English for Bachelor/Master (AE5) allows direct entry* into most UTS undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (with entry requirements of IELTS 6.5).
The Pathway

CRICOS Code |
032410F |
Duration |
10 weeks per level |
Fees |
$560 per week
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget. |
Entry requirements |
English entry requirements |
Modes of study |
Academic English courses are delivered full time and face-to-face in timetabled classes on campus. |
Assessment methods |
Information about specific assessment tasks can be found in the assessment briefs which are given to you in the first week of class. You are assessed on learning outcomes for each of the following skills: writing, reading, speaking and listening. Assessment includes most or all of the following elements: extended written assignments, group oral presentations, group discussions, reading and note-taking tasks, listening and note-taking tasks and final examinations. There is a standardisation process for marking and grading assessments to make sure that grading is consistent and fair. Please note, you must demonstrate that you have passed the learning outcomes for all four macro skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), in order to pass the course. |
General |
Students must be at least 16 years of age at commencement of the Academic English program. |
Outcomes |
Develop the confidence to interact in social situations and learn the skills you will need to succeed in UTS Foundation Studies and UTS College diploma programs. |
Examples of skills you will learn |
- Advanced academic writing
- Advanced participation in seminars and tutorials
- Listening and note-taking skills for academic study
- Understanding detailed academic lectures
- Reading and researching complex academic texts
- Advanced cultural interaction skills
- Academic conversational skills and strategies
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Academic English for research (AE6) prepares candidates for studying a UTS postgraduate research degree, either at PhD or Masters Level (courses requiring IELTS 7.0). For enquiries contact courses@insearch.edu.au