116430 v.6 English Language Bridging Course for International Students

Course CRICOS Code: 003896G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

The course is designed for international students who need to develop their English language proficiency in order to meet Curtin's literacy requirement.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

This course is only available for international students with an English proficiency level of not less than IELTS band 5 in all four skill areas, or a TOEFL score of 520 or a CUTE D (in addition to the University's standard entry requirements).

Duration and Availability

This course is one semester full-time study. Part-time study is not available to international students due to legislative and immigration provisions.

Course Organisation

Students undertake all four units over one semester.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10200	v.7	Academic Writing 041	4.0	25.0
4885	v.10	English Communication 041	4.0	25.0
4886	v.9	Tertiary Study Skills 041	4.0	25.0
4887	v.8	English for Specific Purposes 041	4.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Special Study Period 4	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.