UTASAccess (Direct Entry) (E0T)

UTASAccess – Direct Entry is a 7-level course with commencement level depending on your English ability on arrival. If you have recently completed an internationally-recognised exam (such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE) you can estimate the likely required length of your course (see Entry requirements below). If you haven't got such a recognised exam result, you may be requested to do our Placement Test on-arrival.

The course provides 20 hours per week of intensive in-class English language tuition for pre-intermediate to advanced learners. Within the course structure lies rigorous academic content to help you gain the necessary skills to undertake degree studies at the University of Tasmania.

Students must also access additional learning support through our online learning environment (MyLO).

Levels 4-7 focus on academic skills at an Upper-intermediate to Advanced level. Levels 1-3 focus on General English skills at the pre-intermediate to intermediate level. As mentioned, your commencement Level is indicated by our placement test or any internationally-recognised test results you've supplied on application or arrival.

Within the higher UTASAccess Levels, we build academic English ability and confidence through focus on:

• Use of academic conventions
• Construction of essays/reports & retrieval and citation of relevant sources
• Management of University workloads
• Listening and reading skills
• Reflective writing
• Preparations and presentation of research assignments
• Academic and general language foundations

Each UTASAccess level comprises a 5-week module and progress to successive levels is based on achievement via testing. Students progress until the successful completion of the relevant UTASAccess Level required for entry into their chosen University of Tasmania course. While many students progress to their goal smoothly, it's important to note you may need to repeat one or more levels. Allowing time for an additional 5 week module before commencement of your intended degree course is recommended.

While English language requirements differ, as a very general rule Level 6 is required for undergraduate and Level 7 for postgraduate courses. It's very important to check the English requirements for your intended tertiary studies. It is the responsibility of individual students to ensure awareness of the admission requirements for entry into intended courses of study.

Assessment

Students are assessed on their academic language, research and study skills across the following areas:

• Academic writing
• Academic speaking
• Listening/note-taking
• Reading strategies and comprehension
• Use of English

In Levels 1-5, students require an overall minimum score of 60% with no skill below 50% to progress. In Level 6, an overall minimum score of 60% with no skill below 55% is required. Success at Level 7 varies depending on the English entry requirement for your intended degree. Note both English and academic requirements apply for university course entry.