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- Macquarie University College
- 8 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue
- Macquarie University, NSW 2109 Australia
- T: +61 (2) 9850 5055
- E: elc@mq.edu.au
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Our Direct Entry programs are an ideal environment for students who intend to undertake a Diploma, Intensive or Foundation program at the Macquarie University College and need to study English first.
Each of our ten-week Direct Entry programs develops the language and academic skills you’ll need to succeed in your chosen pathway program, through engaging academic content as well as project work. You will also have opportunities to make new friends and use your English outside the classroom to complete group projects.
Key details
English entry requirements
IELTS 5.0 and above
Suitable for
Students entering Diploma and Foundation programs
Student type
International
Duration
10 weeks
The programs build your ability to:
- write academic essays
- analyse and describe data
- understand lectures
- take notes
- give oral presentations
- work collaboratively
- participate in academic debate.
Entry requirements
Students who do not meet the requirement for entry to their chosen direct entry program will be required to undertake the Academic English Program. If your current overall IELTS score is below 5.0 you should enrol in the General English program.
Entry requirements for the Direct Entry programs
| Overall score | Writing score | Recommended program |
|---|---|---|
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| Direct Entry program for Foundation |
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| Direct Entry program for Diploma or Intensive |