Undergraduate Diploma in University English Studies
ObjectivesThis program is a University Pathway program for students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Students will enter the Bachelor of Arts (English as an International Language) and after successfully completing 2 semesters (3 University CORE subjects and 5 English Language subjects) will be able to enrol in their chosen undergraduate degree. Successful completion of the 2 semesters of the BA (English as an International Language) leads to the award of a Diploma in University English Studies. The 2 semesters of study will provide students with advanced level English language on a for-credit basis before entering the program of their choice. Admission to this program requires English language proficiency at least at IELTS 5.5, or equivalent with no band score less than IELTS 5.0. Students are also required to satisfy the University academic entry requirements and student visa requirements (regarding English proficiency) as determined by the Department of Immigration, Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) www.immi.gov.au
Practical experienceWork Experience & Internships There are currently no provisions in this program for Work Experience and Internships
Entry requirementsSuccessful completion of Year 12 or equivalent, Bond College Certificate
Academic titleUndergraduate Diploma in University English Studies
Course descriptionAttendance
International Students: Students must undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points) to fulfil student visa requirements.
Domestic Students: Most Students undertake four subjects per semester (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may, however, enrol in fewer subjects (equivalent to 30 credit points) and extend your degree over a longer period.
Bond's Teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Program Structure
Core subject (3)
Information Technology (1)
* CORE11-110 Information Technology 1
Outcomes: To work effectively with contemporary information technology; to evaluate critically the current and future role of computing technology in the storage, retrieval and processing of information.
Organisations (1)
* CORE11-130 Strategic Management
Outcomes: To appreciate the natural, dynamic and strategic positioning of organisations within their environments; to appreciate the nature of effective work in groups.
Communication (1)
* CORE11-100 Communication Skills OR
* CORE11-101 Public Speaking: Presentation Skills for Leaders
Outcomes: To communicate effectively in writing, speaking and visual; to understand the nature of communication processes and sources of difficulty in communication.
Foundation subjects (5)
Students must complete five (5) subjects from the ENIL offerings and must include:
* ENIL11-110 English as an International Language 1A
* ENIL11-111 English as an International Language 1B
* ENIL11-114 Academic Speaking and Listening 1
* ENIL12-115 English as an International Language 2
* ENIL12-116 Academic Speaking and Listening 2
On successful completion of these subjects (with no further IELTS*) students can:
* Graduate with a Diploma of University English Studies
* Apply for transfer to another degree program within Humanities and Social Sciences, Business, Law, Information Technology or Health Sciences and Medicine*
* Continue with the Bachelor of Arts (EIL) which will require completion of a further 16 subjects.
*With the exception of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences and Forensic Sciences (see English language requirements).