CQUEnglish courses

The English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) course will help you develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university study. During the course, you will also develop your critical thinking and academic skills.

Entry requirements

• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of General English 3 at any CQUEnglish Language Centre

How you will learn:

The course is dynamic and interactive. The material is delivered through a course book, audiovisual equipment and online resources, and you will participate in group activities and discussions.

When you finish your course, you will be able to:

• Read and understand academic articles for main ideas and more detailed comprehension
• Plan and write academic essays
• Present information on academic topics
• Contribute to and lead group projects
• Develop your academic study skills
• Understand academic study requirements
• Use online resources for learning more effectively
• Research a range of topics.

CRICOS Code: 017006K

The English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) course will help you develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for university study at a high level.

Entry requirements

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of EAP1

How you will learn:

The course is interactive and flexible. Resources include academic texts, journals, lectures and videos, and you will participate in authentic academic activities related to your course. You will complete tasks modelled on those found in degree courses at university.

When you finish your course, you will be able to:

• Think critically and examine a range of issues
• Research, plan and write reports and academic essays
• Communicate and interact with your lecturers and peers in an academic setting
• Listen effectively for note taking during lectures and tutorials
• Use academic reading skills to improve your reading speed and comprehension
• Give presentations and become more confident speaking publicly.

CRICOS Code: 017006K

The English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3) course will help you develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills required for entry to CQUniversity academic courses requiring an equivalent of IELTS 6.5.

Entry requirements

• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of EAP 2

How you will learn:

The course is interactive and flexible. Resources include academic texts, journals, lectures and videos, and you will participate in authentic academic activities related to your course. You will complete tasks modelled on those found in degree courses at university.

When you finish your course, you will be able to:

• Think critically and examine a range of issues
• Plan and write academic essays
• Research, plan and write reports and academic essays
• Communicate and interact with your lecturers and peers in an academic setting
• Listen effectively for note taking during lectures and tutorials
• Use academic reading skills to improve your reading speed and comprehension
• Give presentations and become more confident speaking publicly.

CRICOS Code: 091931C

The IELTS is a universally recognised English language proficiency test.

Our IELTS preparation classes are designed to assist you in achieving a result in the IELTS test that will meet the English language proficiency for courses requiring an IELTS Band 7 (overall and for individual skills). This is not a direct entry course.

Entry requirements

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of  English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3)

CRICOS Code: 073808M

To get an idea of what you will be studying for each course and how you will learn, you can view our sample timetables. Please note that timetables are samples only and may change.