Introduction to Academic Studies
UOW College's Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS) course prepares international students for academic life and for living in Australia. It is designed to develop and refine a wide range of academic skills necessary for success in university study. The social aspects of beginning a new life in a foreign country are also a focus of classroom and excursion activities.
IAS allows students to develop skills in essay writing, reading academic journal articles, communication and interaction in the academic environment through oral presentations and discussions and research techniques.
Students who take the IAS course have already met university entry requirements and have been offered a place in either an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course. On completion of IAS, students will proceed to university.
This course involves 20 hours of tuition per week for 6 weeks.
Campus Information
Wollongong
Liverpool
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Working at UOW College can be the place for a impactful and rewarding career in education. From teaching positions to administrative roles, explore your next career opportunity.
Each member of our team brings experience, passion, and expertise to the table, supported by a shared commitment to nurturing and supporting our students. From inspiring educators with a love for learning to professional staff who ensure the smooth operation of our college.
- A world of experience in the classroom
- Nursing a passion to learn
- From security guard to scholar
- The student becomes the teacher
- The mathematical journey to educator
- Passion fuels success
- Nursing mentor turned team leader
- The language of success
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- English for Academic Purposes, 6 Weeks Overall IELTS of 5.0 Academic (4.5 in Reading and Writing)
- English for Academic Purposes, 12 Weeks Overall IELTS of 4.5 Academic (Reading and Writing – one must be at least 4.5 and the other at least 4.0)
- English for Academic Purposes, 18 Weeks Overall IELTS 4.5 Academic (4.0 in Reading and Writing)
- Course Code: 069912A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Short Courses and Summer Schools
- Duration: 01 Month 15 Days
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Total Tuition Fee:
3510 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 500 AUD