Graduate Academic Skills
Alvaro's experience
"My experience at CET and Graduate Academic Skills helped me to improve my academic skills in English. CET also gave me the opportunity to meet people from different countries and different parts of the world."
- Develop skills in academic discussion, university assessment, creativity and innovation, critical thinking and collaboration.
- Participate in lectures, tutorials and group activities, including a project assignment that involves exploring Sydney’s suburbs.
- Develop digital skills to succeed at university, such as collaboration on discussion boards, creation of blogs and videos and the use of eLearning platforms.
- Develop skills in self-reflection, self-assessment and autonomous learning.
Key benefits
- Transition successfully to university study in Australia
- Develop academic and research skills applicable to all fields of study
- Participate in university life before starting your degree
- Connect with the University of Sydney and build peer networks before your degree starts
Students will study for five weeks, with 20 hours of classes per week.
| Start date | End date | CET payment deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 9 December 2024 | 24 January 2025 | 1 November 2024 |
| 26 May 2025 | 27 June 2025 | 18 April 2025 |
Entry requirements
To study this course, you will need:
- an undergraduate or postgraduate unconditional offer from an Australian university
- a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. Students with other test results should check the test concordance table (pdf, 139KB) and the English language requirements page.
Fee information
Tuition fee: A$2,750
Admin fee: A$300
Materials fee: A$150
Terms and conditions
Please read the Centre for English Teaching (CET) terms and conditions that apply to you.
Credit card surcharges
Payments made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will incur a 1.53% surcharge.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
If you intend to study under a student visa, you will need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
CET can arrange OSHC for you with Bupa as part of the application process. Simply indicate the type of insurance required (single/couples/single parent/ family) on step 2 of the application form.
You may also arrange your own cover. See the overseas student health cover page for approved providers.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
You will need a laptop computer (Windows or Apple) to participate in the course. Tablet devices such as iPads are not sufficient.