The Direct Entry Academic Program is for students who have already met the academic conditions for their chosen degree but who have not yet met the English-language requirement.
The program is offered at both the Hobart and Launceston campuses and, by concentrating on improving academic language, research and study skills, prepares students for university study at both undergraduate and postgraduate degree level. Successful completion of DEAP makes it unnecessary to sit another IELTS or equivalent test before commencing university studies.
20 weeks (DEAP20), 15 weeks (DEAP15) or 10 weeks (DEAP10)
| IELTS | TOEFL | PTE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAP20 | 5.0 (W 5.0 and no other band < 4.5) |
TOEFL 520 (TWE 3) iBT 59 (W 17 and no other score below 14) |
PTE Academic 36 (W 36 and no other score below 30) |
| DEAP15 | 5.5 (no band < 5.0) |
TOEFL 527 (TWE 4) iBT 68 (no score below 17) |
PTE Academic 43 (with no score below 36) |
| DEAP10 | 5.5 (no band < 5.5) |
TOEFL 527 (TWE 4.5) iBT 76 (no score below 19) | PTE Academic 43 (with no score below 43) |
Alternative DEAP Entry Pathway
Students who are onshore and are currently studying in a Pathway English course can enter DEAP by successfully completing the English Language Centre's Alternative DEAP Entry Test instead of an IELTS, or equivalent, test.
This internal test is available in the module immediately preceding DEAP 20-week and DEAP 15-week courses and only students with a degree offer beginning in the following semester may sit for the test. Information, including cost, dates and how to apply, is provided to onshore students only prior to the start of relevant DEAP courses.
In this program, students learn how to:
Write formal academic essays with appropriate referencing
This challenging course is designed to provide students with solid preparation in the academic language skills and study strategies necessary for success in their university studies.
All DEAP teachers hold university degrees and specialist postgraduate qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Lessons are based around a mix of interactive teaching methods and technologies and are designed in such a way that students take an active part in their own learning. Participation in group work and tutorial discussions, and regular homework tasks are a standard part of the program.
All Direct Entry programs use a range of course materials and workbooks, which will cost students between $100–150.
Students are assessed on their academic language, research and study skills over the duration of the course using both formative and summative tests in the following areas:
On successful completion of the DEAP course (that is, when they have met the minimum DEAP entry requirements for their chosen UTAS degree course), students receive a Certificate of Completion and Final Report detailing their final results and levels of competency.
UTAS faculties require different DEAP pass marks for entry into their Degree program. Students should consult with International Admissions to check the overall pass mark they will need to enter their Undergraduate (PDF 179.7KB) and Postgraduate (PDF 163.8KB) Degree.