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English for Specific Purposes Stream

Deakin University English Language Institute

This course is only available for international students?International students are students who intend to study, or are currently studying, in Australia and are temporary residents of Australia, permanent residents of New Zealand, or residents or citizens of any other country.

Entry requirements for

Melbourne Burwood
This course is only available for international students?International students are students who intend to study, or are currently studying, in Australia and are temporary residents of Australia, permanent residents of New Zealand, or residents or citizens of any other country.
English requirements Other evidence of English language proficiency View entry requirements
Academic requirements Course-specific academic requirements apply.
Campus
  • Melbourne Burwood
Duration All ESP programs are 5 weeks long
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Accredited English language institute

Average class size of 15

25 years of English teaching experience

Why choose Deakin

Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) offers English for Specific Purposes programs including IELTS Preparation, Introductory Academic Preparation (IAP), and English for Teaching.

  • Specialised English preparation

    Choose a five-week program focused on university study, English language test preparation or preparation for a teaching degree.

  • University learning environment

    Build your skills at Deakin and access university facilities and services as you become familiar with university study.

  • Highly qualified teachers

    Learn from teachers with postgraduate qualifications and extensive teaching experience in Australia and overseas.

  • Support beyond the classroom

    Use the Independent Learning Centre, language resources and teacher assistance to continue developing your skills outside class.

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Support throughout your studies

At Deakin, support goes beyond the classroom. Access academic, wellbeing and social support, plus university services and facilities while you study English.

*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.

Course structure

IELTS PREPARATION

The IELTS Preparation course will help you develop your English skills for the IELTS examination. In this course you will:

»          become familiar with IELTS examination format

»          improve listening, reading, writing and speaking skills

»          learn strategies for dealing effectively with the tasks in the examination

»          practise IELTS tasks under timed conditions.

IAP

Each week of the IAP program focuses on a range of tasks and academic themes.

The academic preparation is supported by an orientation and ongoing support delivered by Deakin University’s International Student Advisers (ISAs). The ISAs provide an individual and group support program that helps with accommodation, personal welfare transition to Australia and transition to an Australia academic environment.

Students will undertake 16 hours face to face tuition each week with 5 hours a week allocated for Independent Learning and welfare support.

The IAP program will enable you to:

»          use catalogue and database searching techniques to locate relevant articles

»          critically analyse research articles

»          paraphrase and summarise information

»          negotiate a research proposal

»          edit and re-draft information

»          use appropriate referencing

»          plan appropriate research design

»          negotiate procedures and outcomes in small groups

»          make formal and informal presentations to the class

»          take notes and report on university lectures

»          participate in group discussions

»          identify cultural differences in learning strategies and learning styles.

Assessment

At the end of the five-week IAP program, you will receive an assessment report that details your achievement against:

»          a group 20-minute PowerPoint presentation on research

»          a 2000-word group research project.

ENGLISH FOR TEACHING

The English for Teaching program is a high level intensive English program that will prepare you for entry into a Master of Teaching degree at Deakin University. Successful completion of the English for Teaching program will mean that you have met the English language requirements for Deakin’s Master of Teaching.

Students who wish to enrol in the English for Teaching program must have an IELTS score of 7.0 (no band lower than 7.0) or have completed a DUELI EAP 4 program with an overall score of 70 per cent.

To successfully complete the English for Teaching program, you must get a final course result of 60 per cent or higher.

Course Length

5 weeks (25 hours per week including 5 hours of supervised independent learning in the ILC).

Assessment

»          Timed Writing/integrated Listening Task

»          Group Presentation

»          Storytelling task to an audience

»          Literature Review

Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.

All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements

When can I start?

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
Deakin code
X067C
CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
028769J Burwood (Melbourne)

View detailed course and unit information in the Handbook

Placement into all DUELI classes is based on the results of the DUELI Placement Test or other approved test.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to this course you will need to meet at least one of the 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 Preparation: You must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (Completed *GE7 or #EAP 3) to enter the IELTS Preparation program • Introductory Academic Program (IAP): The IAP program is a high-level Australian Award scholarship students with IELTS 6.5 or above (or equivalent). • English for Teaching: IELTS score of 7.0 (no band lower than 7.0) or have completed a DUELI EAP 4 program with an overall score of 70%. Please note: entry level IELTS score based on your overall score. * General English # English for Academic Purposes.

 

Entry Based on overall IELTS band score except in cases where students do not meet course entry sub band requirements and additional English will be required. Please check offer letter for details.

Admissions information

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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Scholarships

We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.

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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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