General English
UOW College offers five levels of General English for beginner, elementary, intermediate and upper-intermediate English language students.
English Studies 1, 2, and 3 provides students with the language they need in the real world, including language for work, study, travel and international communication. Grammar and vocabulary are set within real life situations and reading and writing tasks are designed to practise new language.
In English Studies 4 and 5 the course focuses on speaking fluently and improving listening and comprehension skills in a wide range of social, professional and academic situations. Language skills are developed within a wide range of high-interest topics with an international and business perspective.
There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week and the duration is 6-48 weeks. Supervised study in the Multimedia Centre is available, as well as grammar support classes. Students may enrol in English Studies 4 and 5 for a minimum of two weeks and may commence any Monday.
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: 11 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
28080 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 500 AUD