Language and Communication Essentials
The University Of Western Australia
Language and Communication Essentials is an English language program provided by The Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) at The University of Western Australia (UWA). If you need to improve your English skills for a pathway program at UWA College, this course offers high-quality English language tuition in a supportive and friendly environment.
If you don't meet the language requirements to enter UWA’s degree programs directly, you'll need to apply for one of the other English language pathways offered by CELT:
- The Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course
- English for Academic Purposes Course and Examination.
Find out more here.
Key Information
- Package this program with your chosen UWA College pathway and UWA degree, giving you everything you need under a single study plan and visa - so you won’t have to take another language test on completion.
- Taught in five-week modules throughout the year, giving you flexibility on when you start.
- Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at UWA College.
- Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
Age Requirement
17
English Language Requirements
From IELTS 2.5 or equivalent. Please note that minimum requirements vary depend on the study plan.Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Start Date
6 January 2025
10 February 2025
24 March 2025
28 April 2025
9 June 2025
25 August 2025
14 July 2025
30 September 2025
10 November 2025
End Date
7 February 2025
14 March 2025
24 April 2025
30 May 2025
11 July 2025
26 September 2025
14 August 2026
31 October 2025
12 December 2025
Length
5 Weeks
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 2,500.00
Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)
A$ 15,600.00 - 34,320.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 346.50
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 460.65 - 691.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 70.00 - 135.00
Approximate cost
A$ 19,677.15 - 39,092.50
For 2025 fees and prices, coming into effect from 1 November 2024, please click here. All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 October 2024 will pay the 2024 price as per their existing offer letter. From 1 November 2024, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be re-issued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2025 pricing.
CRICOS Provider Code
Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
TEQSA Provider Identification
PRV12169, Australian University
CRICOS Course Code
029726A