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.

Course Details

Language and Communication Essentials

The University Of Western Australia

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