English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The EAP pathway
DIRECT ENTRY PATHWAY PROGRAMS TO DEAKIN UNIVERSITY AND MIBT
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 1-4 (EAP1-4)
Location: DUELI Melbourne and DUELI Geelong
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Duration: 5 – 20 weeks
DUELI’s EAP programs provide an excellent link to Deakin’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students can meet the English language requirements of Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate courses by successfully completing an EAP direct entry pathway at DUELI.
The EAP programs at DUELI prepare students to fully participate in academic life. They help students develop an understanding of Australian academic expectations and ensure that students develop the skills required for academic success, including:
- report writing
- essay writing
- research skills
- critical thinking
- effective listening and note-taking skills
- oral presentations and learning to actively participate in group and classroom discussions
- study skills.
EAP 1:
Provides the first step for meeting the English language requirements of Deakin University’s award course programs. To progress from EAP 1 to EAP 2, you must obtain a final assessment result of 60% or higher.
EAP 2:
Provides the second step for meeting the English language requirements of Deakin University’s award course programs and is the English language direct entry pathway to MIBT’s Diploma program. To progress from EAP 2 to EAP 3, you must obtain a final assessment result of 60% or higher.
EAP 3 (for Undergraduates and Study Abroad Students):
Eligible students who have met the academic requirements of their undergraduate award course at Deakin can meet the English language requirements of the University by successfully completing EAP 3 with a final course result of 60% or higher. To progress from EAP 3 to EAP 4, you must obtain a final assessment result of 60% or higher.
EAP 4 (for Postgraduate and Undergraduate Nursing Students):
Eligible students who have met the academic requirements of their postgraduate award course at Deakin can meet the English language requirements of Deakin University by successfully completing EAP 4 with a final assessment result of 60% or higher.
Assessment tasks
EAP 1 and EAP 2
- Research writing
- Summary writing
- Notetaking
- Timed writing
- Oral presentation
- Group work participation and communication skills
EAP 3 and EAP 4
- Research essay
- Reading/critical thinking
- Notetaking
- Timed writing
- Debating (EAP 3)
- Oral Presentation (EAP 4)
- Group work participation and communication skills
