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Curtin English Language Centre

English Language Bridging

Why study English Language Bridging?

Flexible entry

Curtin's English Language Bridging program offers an advanced academic English program that prepares students from non-English speaking backgrounds for undergraduate and postgraduate study at Curtin. There are three intakes: February, July and November

With so many options available students can now start their undergraduate or postgraduate course sooner. This allows students to start their degrees during the mid-year intake, offered by many of Curtin's undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This course is also offered part time to Australian migrant residents and can be studied online and through distance education.

Guaranteed placement

English Language Bridging students are guaranteed placement into their chosen course of study on successful completion. Students have to meet the exit requirement score for entry into the mainstream programs at Curtin. In Semester Two 2006 over 95% of students progressed to their chosen course.
English Language Bridging exit requirements [.pdf - 29Kb]

No IELTS test required

Students who successfully complete the course do not need to sit the IELTS or CUTE tests to gain entry to the University.

Academic excellence

Students graduate with a high level of English proficiency, a strong academic foundation, by providing links to mainstream course of study and a developed understanding of Australian tertiary culture.

The Curtin English Language Bridging Course is an advanced English program that prepares students from non-English speaking backgrounds for undergraduate and postgraduate study at Curtin.

Duration and availability

The English Language Bridging is offered in three intakes:

The intakes are offered in February, July and November. The program is also offered on a part time basis to Australian migrant residents.

Course options

Undergraduate/Postgraduate (Coursework) Stream:
Academic Writing 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
English Communication 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
Tertiary Study Skills 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
English for Specific Purposes 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
Information Technology (2 hours: not assessed)
Lecture and Note Taking (2 hours: not assessed)

Postgraduate (Higher Degree by Research) Stream:
English Communication 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
Tertiary Study Skills 041 (4 hours: 25 credits)
English for Research Purposes 041 (4 hours: 50 credits)
Information Technology (2 hours: not assessed)
Lecture and Note Taking (2 hours: not assessed)
Concurrent Proposal Preparation (not assessed)

Units

English Language Bridging offers advanced units in Academic Writing, English Communication, Tertiary Study Skills and English for Specific Purposes.

Assessment

The assessment for three of the four units is a combination of continuous assessment and examination. 70% of the marks are awarded to continuous assessment and 30% to the final examinations which are given at the end of the course. In order to successfully complete the course, students must receive a pass in all units.