University English Entry Course (UEEC)
UEEC prepares you for entry into university if you’ve received a conditional offer from UNSW Sydney.
Level
Upper-Intermediate / Advanced
Duration
10 - 20 weeks
CRICOS
080692D
Why study UEEC?
A pass grade for UEEC allows you entry into UNSW Sydney. You do not need to sit any other English tests.
Course Content
Prepare for university by developing your skills in:
- Establishing academic conventions
- Listening to and processing real lectures, discussions and media reports
- Giving academic presentations in your discipline
- Participating effectively and confidently in academic discussions
- Reading real university-level texts
- Producing complex essays, case study analyses and reports
- Independent learning strategies
"The quality and good disposition of teachers at UNSW Global make it a great place to study. The teachers are always available to help you. They have helped me acquire useful skills to improve my research performance."
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Entry Requirements
Alternative English test results accepted due to COVID-19
The following tests will be accepted for UNSW Global programs until further notice:
- IELTS Indicator and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition will have the same entry requirements as those set for IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT. Scroll down for entry requirements.
- Duolingo English Test will be accepted for applications from China and Iran until 31 March for 2021 intakes. Applications after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis for students affected by COVID-19. See entry requirements for Duolingo here..
- English Language Test scores and prior studies in English (including High School) will be accepted for tests completed no more than:
- Three years before the intended start date in Foundation Studies or Diploma program
- Two years before the intended start date in an English language course
Undergraduate & Postgraduate
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | UEEC 10 Weeks | UEEC 15 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0, Writing 7.0 (subscores 6.5) | 6.5, Writing 6.5 (subscore 6.0) | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 589, TWE 5.5 | 577, TWE 5.5 | 577, TWE 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 96, Writing 27 (subscores 23) | 90, Writing 25 | 90, Writing 23 |
| Pearson Test of English | 65, Writing 58 (subscores 58) | 64, Writing 58 | 64, Writing 54 |
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | UEEC 10 Weeks | UEEC 15 Weeks | UEEC 20 Weeks | EAE 10 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 6.0) | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.0) | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (subscores 4.5) |
| TOEFL (paper) | 589, TWE 5.0 | 577, TWE 5.0 | 550, TWE 5.0 | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (internet) | 94, Writing 25 | 90, Writing 23 | 80, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 18 |
| Pearson Test of English | 65, Writing 54 (subscores 54) | 64, Writing 54 | 54, Writing 54 | 54, Writing 46 | 46, Writing 46 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 185, Writing 169 | 176, Writing 169 | 169, Writing 169 | 169, Writing 162 | 162, Writing 154 |
| HKDSE English | 5, Writing 4 | 4, Writing 4 | 3, Writing 4 | 3, Writing 3 | 2, Writing 3 |
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | UEEC 10 weeks | UEEC 15 weeks | UEEC 20 weeks | EAE 10 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (subscores 6.0) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5, Speaking 5.0) | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (subscores 4.5) |
| TOEFL (paper) | 577, TWE 5.0 | 550, TWE 5.0 | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.5 | 483, TWE 4.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (internet) | 90, Writing 23 | 80, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 18 | 56, Writing 14 |
| Pearson Test of English | 64, Writing 54 (subscores 54) | 54, Writing 54 | 50, Writing 50 | 46, Writing 46 | 38, Writing 38 |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 176, Writing 169 | 169, Writing 169 | 169, Writing 162 | 162, Writing 162 | 154, Writing 154 |
| HKDSE English | 4, Writing 3 | 3, Writing 3 | 3, Writing 2 | 2, Writing 2 | 2 |
Diploma Programs
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | UEEC 10 Weeks | UEEC 15 Weeks | UEEC 20 Weeks | EAE 10 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (No score less than 6.0) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (sub-scores 4.5) |
| TOEFL (paper) | 577, TWE 5.0 | 550, TWE 4.5 | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.5 | 483, TWE 4.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (internet) | 90, Writing 23 | 75, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 18 | 56, Writing 14 |
| Pearson Test of English | 64, Writing 54 (subscores 46) | 50, Writing 50 (subscores 46) | 50, Writing 46 (subscores 38) | 46, Writing 46 (subscores 38) | 38, Writing 38 |
| A-Level English | C (A- or AS-Level), Humanities subject or General Paper | D | E | N/A | |
| Cambridge Advanced English | 176, Writing 169 (subscores 162) | 169, Writing 169 (subscores 162) | 169, Writing 162 (subscores 154) | 162, Writing 162 (subscores 154) | 154, Writing 154 |
| HKDSE English | 4 overall, Writing 3 | 3, Writing 3 | 3, Writing 2 | 2, Writing 2 | 2 |
| All India Senior School Certificate [CBSE] | C1 in English core | ||||
| India School Certificate [ICSE] | 70% in English | ||||
| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | Pass in 920 English | ||||
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | Grade 4 or above in either English A: language and literature at standard or higher level | ||||
| Australian Foundation Programs | 70%/B- in English |
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | UEEC 10 Weeks | UEEC 15 Weeks | UEEC 20 Weeks | EAE 10 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5) | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (subscores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.0 (subscores 5.0) | 5.0, Writing 5.0 (subscores 4.5) |
| TOEFL (paper) | 550, TWE 4.5 | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.0 | 483, TWE 4.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (internet) | 75, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 14 | 56, Writing 14 |
| Pearson Test of English | 50, Writing 50 (subscores 46) | 50, Writing 46 (subscores 38) | 46, Writing 46 (subscores 38) | 46, Writing 38 (subscores 38) | 38, Writing 38 |
| A-Level English | C (A- or AS-Level), Humanities subject or General Paper | D | E | ||
| Cambridge Advanced English | 169, Writing 169 (subscores 162) | 169, Writing 162 (subscores 154) | 162, Writing 162 (subscores 154) | 162, Writing 154 (subscores 154) | 154, Writing 154 |
| HKDSE English | 3 overall, Writing 3 | 3, Writing 2 | 2, Writing 2 | 2 | |
| All India Senior School Certificate [CBSE] | C2 in English core | ||||
| India School Certificate [ICSE] | 60% in English | ||||
| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | Pass in 914 English | ||||
| International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at standard or higher level or English B at 4 SL or HL | ||||
| Australian Foundation Programs | 65%/C+ in English |
Dates and Fees
There are multiple entry points for UEEC during the year.
AUD $565 per week (2020/2021 indicative fees)
UEEC start dates for entry to UNSW Diploma Programs
| UEEC 20 weeks | UEEC 15 weeks | UEEC 10 weeks | Progress to UNSW Diploma Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 04 Jan 2021 | 08 Feb 2021 | May 2021 |
| 15 Mar 2021 | 19 Apr 2021 | 24 May 2021 | Aug 2021 |
| 02 Aug 2021 | 06 Sep 2021 | 11 Oct 2021 | Jan 2022 |
UEEC start dates for entry to UNSW undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
| UEEC 20 weeks | UEEC 15 weeks | UEEC 10 weeks | Progress to UNSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 04 Jan 2021 | 08 Feb 2021 | Term 2 2021 |
| 04 Jan 2021 | 08 Feb 2021 | 15 Mar 2021 | Term 2 2021 |
| 15 Mar 2021 | 19 Apr 2021 | 24 May 2021 | Term 3 2021 |
| 19 Apr 2021 | 24 May 2021 | 28 Jun 2021 | Term 3 2021 |
| 02 Aug 2021 | 06 Sep 2021 | 11 Oct 2021 | Term 1 2022 |
| 06 Sep 2021 | 11 Oct 2021 | 15 Nov 2021 | Term 1 2022 |
Entry requirements
You will be placed in an appropriate class based on a test score under the following conditions:
- IELTS, TOEFL and PTE tests must have been taken within 12 months of the enrolment date.
- If you have variations in test subscores, you may be assessed individually for placement and may require additional weeks of study.
- UNSW Global reserves the right to require you to undertake our placement test to confirm appropriate course placement.
- UNSW Global reserves the right to make changes to this course placement guide without notice.
- Progression into the next English course level depends on your achievement in course assessments. You may progress more quickly or slowly than the indication in weeks provided in this table.
- UNSW Global also accepts Cambridge Advanced English (CAE).
- Please note that Commonwealth financial support is not available for Non-Award programs including Global’s Foundation programs and all language courses
