English Requirements

Students who have English as a second language need to meet English language proficiency requirements at specified levels in order to be eligible for entry to a program. The following are the minimum requirements as determined by CQUniversity's Academic Board and the alternative evidence of achievement pathways that are acceptable.

Academic English examination results are valid if no more than 2 years has lapsed between the final examination result date and the date of commencement of study. Each student will be assessed individually, and other equivalent English preparation, or combinations of English preparation, will be considered.

Competence needs to be equivalent to one of the following:

* These students are required to undertake further communications and language study as part of their degree.
** There are a number of programs for which different requirements have been separately approved by Academic Board. These requirements are listed below.

A comprehensive listing of CQUniversity approved  Recognised English Entry Providers (REEP) are available.

*** English language studies will be CQUniversity approved if they satisfy the conditions of:

• NEAS accreditation and
• CRICOS registered provider and course, and
• Required an entry test (Academic IELTS or TOEFL). Calculation of the equivalence of outcome will be based on incremental improvement of 0.5 Academic IELTS for each 10 week course of language study (eg entry with Academic IELTS of 5.0 followed by 10 weeks study will be equivalent to an outcome of Academic IELTS 5.5).

# Medium of Instruction for English is assessed against the Country Education Profiles on Australian Education International (AEI). English Instruction will only be accepted if AEI states that English is the language of instruction relevant to the country, education level or Institution.

Prospective students will be required to provide certified documentation to verify any of the above circumstances, including the entry testing for English language studies. If a student is unable to meet the above criteria, English language programs are available at Rockhampton, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne campuses.

Exception Listing

• Bachelor of Nursing

Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.0 across all band scores;

Or

An Occupational test result of 'A' or "B' will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirements.

• Bachelor of Paramedic Science (program available to Australians and Permanent Residents only)

Minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 across all band scores.

• Bachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood Education)
• Bachelor of Learning Management (Primary Education)
• Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary and Vocational Education and Training)
• Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching

Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.5 with no score less than 8 in Speaking and Listening and no score less than 7 in Reading and Writing.

From 1 January 2013, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will introduce changes to the assessment criteria for English language proficiency to be consistent with teacher registration requirements in Australian states and territories.

In addition to the academic prerequisites, international applicants are required to have an acceptable level of competency in writing, reading, speaking and understanding English. For entry to this program, applicants will be required to have an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) that shows an average band score of 7.5 across all four areas with:

• A score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
• A score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening

All applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree at an overseas institution (excluding the following countries: Australia, NZ, UK, USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland) must also provide evidence of English Language proficiency adhering to the same average scores as outlined above for entry to this program. The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior to submitting an application.

• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Specialisation)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Co-op)/Diploma of Professional Practice 

Minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0

An occupational test result of 'A' or 'B' will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirements for these programs

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Minimum academic IELTS score of 7.5 with no individual band score of less than 8.0 in Speaking and Listening and 7.0 in Reading and Writing.

An occupational test result of 'A' or 'B' will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirements for these programs

• Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic)
• Bacehlor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Podiatry Practice
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Medical Imaging (program available to Australians and Permanent Residents only)
• Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography (program available to Australians and Permanent Residents only)
• Bachelor of Oral Health (program available to Australians and Permanent Residents only)

Minimum academic IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0

An occupational test result of 'A' or 'B' will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirements for these programs