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Introduction to Academic Studies

Improve your academic English skills before starting university study. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on 1300 367 869 or submit an online enquiry form.

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Call UOW Future Students on

1300 367 869 (in Australia)

or

+61 2 4221 3218 (International)

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
International
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College Intake 1 2024
  • UOW College Intake 4 2024
  • UOW College Intake 1 2025
  • UOW College Intake 4 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 069912A
UOWCA: 1944

Overview

Introduction to Academic Studies provides you with an opportunity to improve your academic English language skills to prepare you for your university study.  

The course will prepare international students for life in Australia. While it is designed to develop and refine a wide range of academic skills, there is also a focus on the social aspects of beginning a new life in a foreign country including excursion activities.

The academic skills covered in the course include essay writing, reading journal articles, communication and interaction in the academic environment through oral presentations, and research techniques.

There are 20 hours of tuition per week delivered over a period of 6 weeks.

This course is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. You will receive a quality education at our English Language Centre, a proud member of English Australia, accredited by TEQSA and quality endorsed by NEAS Australia.

This course is accredited by TEQSA and delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    Students must meet university entry requirements and have a valid offer for a UOW undergraduate or postgraduate degree course.

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

    This course has various intakes throughout the year at our Wollongong campus. Key dates for English language courses are available on the UOW College website.

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