English for
Academic Purposes 3
EAP 3 prepares international students for undergraduate studies at Charles Darwin University
(Enrolment paused for Semester 2 and Semester 3 2024)
Overview
English for Academic Purposes prepares international students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Charles Darwin University. English for Academic Purposes is designed for students who have met the academic requirements of their program but have not yet met the English language requirements. The course builds both English Language skills and the academic skills students need to succeed at the university.
Small classes and specialist teachers provide a supportive, inclusive, and effective learning environment in which students can build their confidence before transitioning into an Australian University environment.
As an EAP student, you will
- Improve your speaking and listening skills through a broad range of interactive classroom activities
- Improve your academic reading and writing skills through engagement with a range of academic texts
- Gain exposure to the types of assessment tasks you encounter during your university degree
- Develop the independent learning skills required to succeed at CDU
- Learn to confidently use CDU learning technologies in a supported environment.
There are two levels of English for Academic Purposes (EAP 3 and EAP 4) which can be taken separately, or together (20 weeks), depending on a student’s English entry level and their destination degree. Each EAP level is undertaken full-time over 10 weeks.
Upon successful completion of English for Academic Purposes 3, students will meet the English language requirements for direct entry to:
- Eligible CDU undergraduate programs requiring an IELTS equivalent of 6.0 overall
- English for Academic Purposes 4
- Duration: 10 weeks (full-time)
- Intake: TBC
- Location: Danala - Education and Community Precinct
- Credit points required: 40
- Course code: ZEAP30
- CRICOS code: 112342B
Teaching takes place face to face in small group classes. Each week students will attend 20 hours of class and are expected to complete approximately 10 hours of work outside of this time.
Subjects
Core Unit: totalling 40 credit points as detailed below
- EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
Course Syllabus:
- Week 1: Module 1A Education and Culture
- Week 2: Module 1B Education and Culture
- Week 3: Module 2A Science and technology
- Week 4: Module 2B Science and technology
- Week 5: Module 3A Society and change
- Week 6: Module 3B Society and change
- Week 7: Module 4A The Natural Environment
- Week 8: Module 4B The Natural Environment
- Week 9: Module 5A Health and wellbeing
- Week 10: Module 5B Health and wellbeing
Admission criteria:
In order to gain admission to English for Academic Purposes 3 potential students must meet the academic requirements of their primary degree program and meet one of the English Language requirements.
Students must be at least 17 years old when they commence the program.
English language requirements:
To gain entry into CDU International College, all applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 162, with no skill below 154. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency (CEFR) | A minimum overall grade of B1. |
| Duolingo | A minimum overall score of 85. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum score of 14 for reading, speaking and listening and a minimum score of 21 for writing. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU International College, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Academic entry requirements by country
Meet university entry requirements for desired progression courses. A full list of academic entry requirements by country can be found in our Entry Requirements page.
International tuition fees
The gross tuition fee for full time study is AUD $450 per week and non-tuition fees are AUD $200.
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
2025 Pathway Scholarships
EAP Scholarship of up to 15% tuition fee are available for all EAP programs.
Find out more about your eligibility
No application is required as applicants are automatically assessed after submitting their application to a course within the CDU International College. The scholarships are for all pathway applicants from all regions.
Sample course progression
ELICOS program finishing in June articulate into Bachelor degrees starting in Year 1 – Semester 2 (July).
ELICOS program finishing in October articulate into Bachelor degrees starting in Year 1 – Semester 3 (November).
ELICOS program finishing in January articulate into Bachelor degrees starting in Year 2 – Semester 1 (March).
