Key facts
Duration
5-20 weeks
Locations
Course overview
Students can meet the English language requirements of Deakin undergraduate and postgraduate courses by successfully completing an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) direct entry pathway at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI).
DUELI offers 4 levels of EAP (Intermediate to Advanced) to help you to enter and award course at Deakin University and a Foundation or Diploma program at Deakin College.
Current Deakin students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
- Deakin code
- X067A
- CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
- 028769J Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)
Course structure
EAP 1:
Provides the first step for meeting the English language requirements of Deakin University. To move from EAP 1 to EAP 2, you must obtain a final assessment result of 60 per cent or higher.
EAP 2:
Provides the second step for meeting the English language requirements of Deakin University. Students who successfully complete the EAP 2 program meet the English language requirements for Deakin College diploma programs. To move from EAP 2 to EAP 3, you must obtain a final assessment result of 60 per cent or higher.
EAP 3 (for Undergraduate and Study Abroad Students):
Students who successfully complete the EAP 3 program will have met the English language requirements for undergraduate and study abroad study at Deakin University. To successfully complete the EAP 3 program you must get a final course result of 60 per cent or higher. To progress from EAP 3 to EAP 4, you also must obtain a final assessment result of 60 per cent or higher.
EAP 4 (for Postgraduate Students):
Students who successfully complete the EAP 4 course will have met the English language requirements for postgraduate study at Deakin University. To successfully complete the EAP 4 program you must get a final course result of 60 per cent or higher for most Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing), 70 per cent or higher for Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs (IELTS 7/6.5 or equivalent), 75 per cent or higher for Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs (IELTS 7/7 or equivalent).
2026 INTAKE DATES
| INTAKE | ORIENTATION | START DATE | END DATE |
| 1 | 5 January | 5 January | 6 February |
| 2 | 5 February | 9 February | 13 March |
| 3 | 12 March | 16 March | 17 April |
| 4 | 16 April | 20 April | 22 May |
| 5 | 21 May | 25 May | 26 June |
| 6 | 2 July | 6 July | 7 August |
| 7 | 6 August | 10 August | 11 September |
| 8 | 17 September | 21 September | 23 October |
| 9 | 29 October | 2 November | 4 December |
2027 INTAKE DATES
| INTAKE | ORIENTATION | START DATE | END DATE |
| 1 | 7 January | 11 January | 12 February |
| 2 | 11 February | 15 February | 19 March |
| 3 | 18 March | 22 March | 23 April |
| 4 | 22 April | 27 April (Tuesday) | 28 May |
| 5 | 27 May | 31 May | 2 July |
| 6 | 8 July | 12 July | 13 August |
| 7 | 12 August | 16 August | 17 September |
| 8 | 23 September | 27 September | 29 October |
| 9 | 4 November | 8 November | 10 December |
Entry requirements
Placement into all DUELI classes is based on the results of the DUELI Placement Test or other approved test.
To be considered for admission to this course you will need to meet at least one of the following four criteria outlined in the English language proficiency requirements tab.
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you must be able to demonstrate at least one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
You are required to study a:
- 10-week English course for direct entry into Deakin College foundation and diploma programs (except the Foundation Program packaged with a Bachelor of Nursing)
- 20-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's undergraduate programs, Deakin Study Abroad and exchange programs
- 30-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing) and HDR programs
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
You are required to study a:
- 10-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University undergraduate programs, Deakin Study Abroad and exchange programs
- 20-week English course for direct entry into most of Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing), and HDR programs
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
You are required to study a:
- 10-week English course for direct entry into most Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs, undergraduate health programs (except Nursing), HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, Health and Science, Engineering and Built Environment), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Education (Primary), English for Teaching
- 15-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
You are required to study a:
- 5-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's postgraduate degree programs (Band C1, IELTS 7), HDR programs (Arts and Education, Business and Law, and Health), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Education (Primary), English for Teaching
- 10-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs
IELTS 7.0 or equivalent
You are required to study a
- 5-week English course for direct entry into Deakin University's master of teaching programs
Please note: entry level IELTS score based on your overall score.
Learn more about Deakin University's English Language Institute and the wide range of programs available to develop your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
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Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply web page.
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