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Academic English

Academic English intermediate programs

Direct Entry English Pathway (DEEP) Stage 1 / IELTS Preparation (Intermediate)

USC's Academic English intermediate programs are excellent preparation for further studies.

Our intermediate programs offer:

  • skills to participate in seminars and lectures
  • essay writing
  • assessment includes assignments, reading and listening tests and an oral presentation
  • use of University facilities and resources
  • IELTS exam preparation
  • a certificate on course completion (if satisfactorily attended)

Successful completion will allow you to progess to upper intermediate English, or apply for USC's Tertiary Preperation Pathway (TPP) * and some TAFE and diploma level programs.

The intermediate level programs are 10-week, full-time (25 hours per week) courses, that articulate into USC's upper intermediate programs.

* Successful completion of TPP does not meet USC's English language entry requirements for other programs.

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Academic English upper intermediate programs

Direct Entry English Pathway (DEEP) Stage 2 /IELTS Preparation (Upper Intermediate)

USC's Academic English upper intermediate programs are excellent preparation for USC's Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) or other USC degree programs.

Our upper intermediate programs offer:

  • academic skills and study strategies
  • university style assessment items
  • assignments, reading and listening tests and an oral presentation
  • use of USC facilities and resources
  • opportunities to experience a variety of lectures at USC
  • IELTS Exam preparation
  • a certificate on course completion (if satisfactorily attended)

Successful completion of DEEP Stage 2 IELTS Preparation/Upper Intermediate will satisfy the minimum English language requirement for entry into USC's Study Abroad program, most undergraduate award programs, and some postgraduate programs.

The upper intermediate programs are 10-week, full-time (25 hours per week) courses.

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Program dates 2011

Program 2011 dates * Number of weeks
DEEP Stage 1 (Intermediate) 14 February–22 April
25 April–1 July
22 August–28 October
31 October–27 January **		 10
IELTS Preparation/Intermediate 14 February–22 April
25 April–1 July
22 August–28 October
31 October–27 January **		 10
DEEP Stage 2 (Upper Intermediate) 25 April–1 July
31 October–27 January **		 10

IELTS Preparation/Upper Intermediate

 25 April–1 July
31 October–27 January **		 10

* excluding Public Holidays.
** 3 week break 17 December 2011–8 January 2012.

Program dates 2012

Program 2012 dates * Number of weeks
DEEP Stage 1 (Intermediate)

30 January–6 April
16 April–22 June 
30 July–5 October
15 October–21 December

 10
IELTS Preparation/Intermediate 30 January–6 April
16 April–22 June
30 July–5 October
15 October–21 December		 10
DEEP Stage 2 (Upper Intermediate) 16 April–22 June
15 October–21 December		 10

IELTS Preparation/Upper Intermediate

 16 April–22 June
15 October–21 December		 10

*  excluding Public Holidays.


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Sample timetable

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.40–10.40am Integrated skills Integrated skills Integrated skills Lecture on campus Integrated skills
10.40–11am Break Break Break Break Break
11am–12noon Grammar Listening Academic reading Grammar Academic writing
12noon–1pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1–3pm Questionnaire design Academic reading Self access Computer training Speaking: presentation skills

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  • ABN 28 441 859 157 |
  • CRICOS Provider No 01595D |
  • Updated: 02 Feb 2012