University English Entry Course (UEEC)
UEEC prepares you for entry into university if you’ve received a conditional offer from UNSW Sydney.
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
Sample Timetable
Please find below a sample Essential English timetable. This is a guide only, and is subject to change.
Morning class times: 9.00 - 11.00 am and 11.30am - 1.30pm
Afternoon class times: 1.30 - 3.30pm and 4 - 6pm
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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. 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
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (sub-scores 6.0) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (subscores 5.5, speaking 5.0) | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) | 5.5, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 577, TWE 5.0 | 550, TWE 5.0 | 537, TWE 4.5 | 513, TWE 4.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 90, Writing 23 | 80, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 | 65, Writing 18 |
| Pearson Test of English | 64, Writing 54 | 54, Writing 54 | 50, Writing 50 | 46, Writing 46 |
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks | 20 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0, Writing 6.0 (sub-scores 6.0) | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (sub-scores 5.5) | 6.0, Writing 6.0 (sub-scores 5.0) | 6.0, Writing 5.5 (sub-scores 5.0) |
| TOEFL Paper-based PBT | 589, TWE 5.0 | 577, TWE 5.0 | 550, TWE 5.0 | 537, TWE 4.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test iBT | 94, Writing 25 (R, L, S >23) | 90, Writing 23 | 80, Writing 20 | 75, Writing 18 |
| Pearson Test of English | 65, Writing 54 | 64, Writing 54 | 54, Writing 54 | 54, Writing 46 |
* For each 0.5 band in Listening, Reading or Speaking subscore below the requirement, add 5 weeks
| Entry Requirements | Direct entry | 10 Weeks | 15 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0, Writing 7.0 (sub-scores 6.5) | 6.5, Writing 6.5 (sub-score 6.0) | 6.5, Writing 6.0 (sub-scores 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 | 90, Writing 25 | 90, Writing 23 |
| Pearson Test of English | 65, Writing 58 | 64, Writing 58 | 64, Writing 54 |
Dates and Fees
There are multiple entry points for UEEC during the year.
AUD $565 per week (2020/2021 indicative fees)
2Your selected dates fee
- Over 90% of UEEC students progress directly to UNSW
- You can package your UEEC and UNSW degree under one visa
- This course is based on real UNSW lectures, readings and assessments
- It is taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers
Total price for 10 weeks course 5,650 AUD
These are the UEEC enrolment dates available for :
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- date 2
- Choose your dates
- Your selected dates fee
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- Your selected dates fee
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
