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FUTURE STUDENTSEnglish requirements policy |
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Effective for entry to UNSW programs from Semester 2, 2006 All applicants, whether local or international, for admission to any UNSW program delivered either in Australia or overseas, who do not have an assessable qualification undertaken and assessed in English, must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the minimum requirements for admission. Applicants will be deemed to have satisfied the English language requirements if they can provide evidence that they meet one or more of the following criteria:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS UNSW recognises a number of English Language tests which can be undertaken to meet the University’s English language requirements. These are set out in the following table, together with the minimum results required. The test must have been undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement of the program at UNSW. Normally, only original test certificates are acceptable. The University does not accept certified copies of English language results, other than recent IELTS tests, which will be independently verified.
PRIOR STUDY Applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study at a University or other post-secondary educational institution, where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English, will not be required to undertake a language test, if they can provide a statement or certificate, issued by the Registrar’s office (or equivalent) of that institution confirming this. The statement or certificate must be on headed paper, and must be an original copy. The study must have been completed no more than two years prior to the commencement of the program at UNSW. Alternatively, applicants whose first language is not English, but who have satisfactorily completed a degree or other post-secondary qualification of a minimum duration of three full-time years, or equivalent, where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English, will not be required to take an English language test, provided they have resided in an English-speaking country since graduation. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of residency before an Offer will be issued. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the English Tests and prior study outlined above, UNSW also accepts a number of academic qualifications as meeting the English language requirements. These qualifications, together with the minimum results required, are listed in the table below. All qualifications must have been undertaken no more than two years prior to the commencement of study at UNSW.
*Humanities - an Arts or Social Science subject that is conducted in English and requires substantial reading, as well as essay writing, in written examinations. Humanties subjects: Ancient History/Classical studies, Archaeology, Business Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), General Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre. RESIDENCY - Postgraduate Coursework or Research programs only Applicants from a non-English speaking background who have met the academic requirements for admission and lived in Australia, or other predominantly English-speaking country**, for a period of 5 years or more immediately prior to the commencement of the program at UNSW are deemed to have satisfied the requirements. Applicants will be asked to provide proof of residency before an Offer will be issued. **American Samoa, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe CONDITIONAL OFFERS – Research, Postgraduate Coursework, and Undergraduate International Applicants Applicants who provide an English test result which fails to meet the minimum standard required by the University, or who fail to provide any evidence of English language proficiency, will be assessed for eligibility for admission and, if successful, will be issued with a Conditional Offer of admission. A Full Offer of admission will be issued only when English language proficiency has been met. Conditional Offers are not available to Local Undergraduate applicants PACKAGE OFFERS – International Applicants International applicants who have a minimum IELTS overall score of 5.0 may apply for a Conditional Package Offer. A package offer may be given for applicants who have the academic qualifications required for entry, but whose IELTS results did not meet the English language requirements. Note: package offers for applicants holding a TOEFL test may be considered on a case-by-case basis. The package offer is valid for the UNSW Institute of Languages University English Entry Course (UEEC) only, and is subject to acceptance by the Institute of Languages. A package offer enables applicants to apply for a student visa for the duration of both the English language program and the UNSW studies. Please note that, due to quota restrictions, package offers may not be available for all programs each semester or may require a higher minimum IELTS overall score. VISA REQUIREMENTS – International Applicants Regardless of UNSW’s requirements, international applicants should be aware that they must still satisfy the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) English language requirements for visa applications. The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students requires international students to meet the English proficiency criteria applicable to the Migrant Regulations for their home country. Please see sections 26 – 28 of the ESOS National Code for further details. WAIVERS – Direct Applicants Applicants who are not able to demonstrate that they meet one or more of the criteria above, but who, nevertheless, believe that they satisfy the University’s English language requirements, may apply, in writing, to their respective Admissions Office (see Further Information, below) for consideration of a waiver. Such applicants must justify the request and provide alternative evidence, as appropriate. The procedure for granting waivers of the English language proficiency requirements will require the Program Authority to justify the waiver in writing, and approval from the Faculty’s Presiding Member. The Director, Student Services, or his/her nominee, will consider each recommendation on the grounds of equity and, if appropriate, ESOS compliance. In cases where a student is being considered for a waiver, normally he/she must have achieved an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a TOEFL score (paper-based test) of at least 550, with a minimum score of 4.5 in the TWE, a TOEFL score (computer-based test) of at least 213, with a minimum score of 4.5 in the essay component, or a TOEFL score (internet test) of at least 79, with a minimum score of 21 in Writing. When waiver recommendations include a requirement to undertake English language improvement or support, then the Program Authority is responsible for costs associated with this improvement or support, whether this is provided by the Learning Centre, UNSWIL, or the Faculty’s own program. International applicants should be aware that students from Assessment Level 3 or 4 countries [DIMA classification] must present an IELTS test result and achieve an overall score of 6.0 in order to be granted a student visa for university level study. Details of the DIMA requirements and the Assessment level of countries can be found at www.immi.gov.au FURTHER INFORMATION Undergraduate International and Postgraduate Coursework Programs: Contact: The Direct Admissions Office Tel: +61 (2) 9385 3656 (multiple lines) Fax: +61 (2) 9662 1049 Email: Applicants whose Family Name begins with A-G Applicants whose Family Name begins with H-L Applicants whose Family Name begins with M-S Applicants whose Family Name begins with T-Z Undergraduate Local and Non-Award Programs: Contact: UAC Admissions Office Tel: +61 (2) 9385 3228 Fax: +61 (2) 9662 4241 Email: ugadmis@unsw.edu.au Postgraduate Research Programs Contact: Graduate Research School Tel: +61 (2) 9385 5500/5502 Fax: +61 (2) 9385 6238 Email: Graduate Research School TEST CENTRES IELTS IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. It is the preferred test of English for students intending to study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS Academic Module is recognised widely as a language requirement for entry to all courses in further and higher education and assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Click here to find an IELTS Centre near you. You can also get further information by contacting: IELTS Australia GPO Box 2006 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Tel: +61 (2) 6285 8222 Fax: +61 (2) 6285 3233 Email: ielts@idp.edu.au Website: http://www.idp.com UNSW Institute of Languages is an approved IELTS testing centre. UNSW Institute of Languages - Test Centre IELTS Administrator 223 Anzac Parade KENSINGTON Tel: 61 2 9385 4074 Fax: 61 2 9385 4947 Email: ielts.enquiries@languages.unsw.edu.au Website: www.lang.unsw.edu.au/IELTS/IELTSTesting.htm TOEFL To register for TOEFL, applicants must obtain a copy of the Information Bulletin for Supplemental TOEFL Administrations. Applicants cannot register at the test centre or by personal letter, telephone, fax, cable, or electronic mail. Applicants must complete the registration form in the Bulletin and mail it to TOEFL Services, PO Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151, USA UNSW Institute of Languages (UNSWIL) The UNSW Institute of Languages (UNSWIL) offers comprehensive general and academic English language preparation programs. Academic English courses enable a smooth transition to successful university study. These programs cater for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The Institute provides the Academic English Course for the UNSW Foundation Year. UEEC Tel: +61 (2) 9385 5396 Fax: +61 (2) 9313 6573 Email: eap.admissions@unsw.edu.au Website: http://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/elicos/academic_english.htm#UEEC CULT Tel: +61 (2) 9385 0375 Fax: +61 (2) 9339 5420 Email: cult@languages.unsw.edu.au Website: http://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/cult IELTS Tel: 61 2 9385 4074 Fax: 61 2 9385 4947 Email: ielts.enquiries@languages.unsw.edu.au Website: www.lang.unsw.edu.au/IELTS/IELTSTesting.htm |
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