Bridging English

 

course duration

Duration
10 to 30 weeks

 

 

dates

Dates
Classes start every 5 weeks.
Fees and dates

 

fees

Fees
$595/week
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entry criteria

Entry criteria
5 entry points: IELTS 5.0 minimum
Entry requirements

Overview

Bridging English (BE) is UQ College’s most popular English language pathway, packaged with your chosen UQ program. 

Your length of study will change depending on your English Language Proficiency (ELP) test results.

     

    Entry to a UQ program

    If you meet the academic requirements for entry to a UQ program but need to meet the ELP requirements, you can apply for a UQ package offer.

    UQ will package:

    • an English course to get you to the level you need for entry to your UQ program, and
    • a conditional place in your preferred UQ program.
       

    To receive a UQ package offer, you must provide evidence of your current English language ability (IELTS or other recognised test) with your UQ application. If you do not have an IELTS score or equivalent for your UQ program, or the overall IELTS score you achieved is below 5.0, join our Integrated English classes.

    What you will learn

    • develop your proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking
    • extend your range and use of academic vocabulary
    • apply a range of skills needed to understand complex reading and listening texts
    • speak clearly and confidently in a range of contexts
    • express ideas in writing using appropriate features of academic writing
    • learn to appropriately use key grammatical structures in writing and speaking.

    Why Study Bridging English

    Learn English skills that prepare you to succeed at UQ

    Get experienced in real-world speaking and writing tasks

    Study on campus at UQ and adjust to the academic culture and lifestyle

    Study options

    Advantage (recommended)

    Choose BE Advantage to complete your assessment five to six weeks before the start of the UQ semester. If you do not pass the end-of-program assessment the first time, you can complete the four-week BE Extension to improve your language skills and then repeat the BE assessment.

    The benefits of choosing BE Advantage include:

    • you have time to take a break from study, prepare, and get organised for your UQ program
    • undertake the BE Extension course if you do not succeed at BE assessment the first time.

    Standard

    The BE Standard will finish immediately before the start of the UQ semester. The BE Extension are not available with this option as there is no interval before the UQ semester. It is recommended that you only choose if you are unable to do BE Advantage.

    The BE Standard finishes immediately before the start of the UQ semester. If you do not achieve your required English level to enter your degree, you will need to defer the start of your degree until the following semester.

     

     

     

    Entry requirements

    You need to meet the academic requirements for entry to the UQ program and be within the specified range of English language proficiency for that program. Minimum entry is IELTS 5.0 or recognised equivalent for most programs, with some programs requiring a higher level.

    S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing

    BE entry and exit requirements for UQ programs that require Academic IELTS 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent
     WeeksIELTSTOEFLPearsonCambridge
    BE 30*305.0,
    no sub-score less than 5
    56
    S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17
    42,
    no sub-score less than 42
    154,
    no sub-score less than 154
    BE 25*255.5,
    no sub-score less than 5
    70
    S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17
    49,
    no sub-score less than 42
    162,
    no sub-score less than 154
    BE 20*205.5,
    no sub-score less than 5.5
    70
    S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19
    49,
    no sub-score less than 49
    162,
    no sub-score less than 162
    BE 15*156.0,
    no sub-score less than 5.5
    78
    S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19
    60,
    no sub-score less than 49
    169,
    no sub-score less than 162
    BE 10**106.0,
    writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5
    78
    S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21
    60,
    S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60
    169,
    S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169
    *The BEP 30, 25, 20 and 15-week pathways are not available for UQ programs that require a minimum entry score higher than 6.5.

    **Academic IELTS overall score: Not more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. Academic IELTS sub-band scores: If specified for a UQ degree program, not more than 0.5 band below the sub-band requirement. If not specified, no more than one band below the UQ degree program overall band requirement. Please ensure you refer to the specific UQ entry requirements for your chosen program.

    Exit requirement for UQ entry: You must achieve a minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all four macro skills for UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing).

     

    Don't have your English Language Proficiency test results?

     

     

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    Course modules

    Listening and Speaking

    • Gain a deeper understanding of vocabulary and grammar in use
    • Learn key skills for identifying information when listening to academic texts
    • Participate in speaking tasks to apply new language in context
    • Complete online workbook tasks, activities, and review tests.

    Reading and Writing

    • ​Read academic texts to identify key ideas
    • Develop your use of grammar and vocabulary for reading and writing
    • ​Learn to write more clearly and accurately
    • Get feedback on your writing skills from your teacher
    • ​Gain critical thinking skills.

     

     
     
     

    contact hours

    20 contact hours per week 

    additional resources

    Bring your own device (BYOD) to complete online coursework, assessment, and self-directed learning resources. See UQ College BYOD technical requirements here.

    number

    Up to 18 students per class

    session times

    Lessons are scheduled between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Student timetables will vary depending on courses selected.

     

     

    How you will be assessed

    Assessment tasks are taken at the end of the course to evaluate your skills.  Formal tests on speaking, writing, reading and listening are held at the end of every 5-week session.

    Read more about assessment and certification.

    assessment

    Fees and dates

    2025 Tuition fees ($AUD) (For offers made after 1 July 2024, for 2025 commencement.)

    Please note: an AUD $250 enrolment fee applies when you enrol.

    Enrolment lengthTuitionStudent services & materialsTotal
    10 weeks$5,950$300$6,250
    15 weeks$8,925$450$9,375
    20 weeks$11,900$600$12,500
    25 weeks$14,875$750$15,625
    30 weeks$17,850$900$18,750
    BE Extension (optional)$2,380$120$2,500

    Other fees

    As a student on a Student Visa, you must pay for your own health insurance.

    To ensure you are able to receive your Student Visa in time to start class, Offshore students need to accept their offer 9 weeks prior to start date and Onshore students 2 weeks prior to start date.  Late arrivals will not be accepted. 

    For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2025

    IELTS scoreProgramBE Advantage (recommended)BE Standard
    6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing,
    no score less than 5.5
    BE 10 weeks24 March 2025 30 May 2025

    28 April 2025 – 11 July 2025

     

    For Entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2026
    IELTS scoreProgramBE Advantage (recommended)BE Standard
    5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0BE 30 weeks28 April 2025 – 12 December 20259 June 2025 – 6 February 2026
    5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0BE 25 weeks9 June 2025 – 12 December 202521 July 2025 – 6 February 2026
    5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5BE 20 weeks21 July 2025 – 12 December 202525 August 2025 – 6 February 2026
    6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5BE 15 weeks25 August 2025 – 12 December 20256 October 2025 – 6 February 2026
    6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing,
    no score less than 5.5
    BE 10 weeks6 October 2025 – 12 December 202510 November 2025 – 6 February 2026

     

    For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2026
    IELTS scoreProgramBE Advantage (recommended)BE Standard
    5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0BE 30 weeks6 October 2025 – 29 May 202610 November 2025 – 10 July 2026
    5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0BE 25 weeks10 November 2025 – 29 May 20265 January 2026 – 10 July 2026
    5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5BE 20 weeks5 January 2026 – 29 May 202616 February 2026 – 10 July 2026
    6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5BE 15 weeks16 February 2026 – 29 May 202623 March 2026 – 10 July 2026
    6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing,
    no score less than 5.5
    BE 10 weeks23 March 2026 – 29 May 202627 April 2026 – 10 July 2026
     

    How to apply

    Visit Applying for Undergraduate Study for more information about package offers for undergraduate study.
    Visit Applying for Postgraduate Study to learn more about package offers from UQ for postgraduate study.

    All applications for BE are accepted through the UQ International admissions process.
    If you would like help with your application: 

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