2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

“Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS)
was an amazing experience and a fulfilling
educational journey. It is an amazing place
to be where every individual is approachable
and diversity is a prevalent fact. Trinity College
provides a great source of knowledge for
any mind that craves to grow and learn.”
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Tan Min-On, Malaysia, TCFS February Main Intake 2007
Commenced MBBS at the University of Melbourne 2008,
Trinity International Scholarship winner
Hawthorn-Melbourne
Hawthorn-Melbourne offers a range of
high-quality English language programs for
international students preparing for further
study at university level.
The University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
The University of Melbourne English
Language Bridging Program (UMELBP)
provides a direct English language pathway
from Hawthorn-Melbourne to specific
courses at the University of Melbourne.
Students who have achieved an overall
IELTS band 0.5 lower than their University
of Melbourne course entry requirement
may be eligible to join the UMELBP and
directly enter the University upon successful
completion of the 10‐weeks program.
Please note that the UMELBP
is not accepted by every faculty
or graduate school. Refer to the
following website for full details:
www.hawthornenglish.com/UMELBP
Hawthorn-Melbourne is endorsed by the
University of Melbourne as the sole external
provider of the University of Melbourne
English Language Bridging Program.
Academic English programs
In addition to the UMELBP, Hawthorn
English Language Centre offers a range
of academic English language programs
designed to prepare students for further
study in Australia. These include:
>>IELTS Preparation Program
>>English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
>>Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP).
Students are trained in research and study
techniques, assignment preparation,
computer literacy, listening to lectures and
note-taking, presentations and construction
of essays and reports. Upper-intermediate
to advanced levels of English are required
for these courses. Students are given a
placement test on arrival at Hawthorn
to ensure they are placed in a class
appropriate to their level of English.
Each of these programs follows the Centre’s
main goals of:
>>preparing international students for
successful entry into degree-level
programs at the University of Melbourne
>>ensuring that once accepted, they will be
able to participate on equal terms with
other students.
Hawthorn-Melbourne is also an awardwinning
IELTS testing centre.
Further information
Hawthorn English Language Centre
442 Auburn Road
Hawthorn Victoria 3122
t +61 3 9810 3218
f +61 3 9810 3242
e enquiries@hawthornenglish.vic.edu.au
w www.hawthornenglish.com
CRICOS Provider Number 02931G
ABN 50 124 208 171
HAWTHORN Package offers:
English language study + a
University of Melbourne course
Package offers are a great way to reduce
both the time and associated costs
involved in applying for visas. They are
available for applicants who have an offer
that is conditional on meeting the English
language requirements of the University.
A packaged offer enables you to obtain
a single visa if you are undertaking an
English language course at the Hawthorn-
Melbourne followed by a University of
Melbourne course.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible to apply for a packaged
offer if you:
>>apply through an authorised University
overseas representative (see pages
126–133)
>>have an offer for a place at the University
of Melbourne that is conditional only
on satisfying the University’s English
language requirements
>>have achieved an overall IELTS score of
6.0 and you are applying for a course
where the English language requirement
is a score of 6.5; or you have achieved
an overall IELTS score of 6.5 and you are
applying for a course where the English
language requirement is a score of 7.0.
How do I apply?
You must apply for a University course
and a place in an English language course
offered by the Hawthorn English Language
Centre (HELC). The University’s overseas
representative will be able to assist you in
applying for the package. Please refer to the
information above regarding the range of
English courses offered by HELC.
Pathways to University
outside of Australia
The University offers pathways into our
courses in addition to the Australian options
listed above. Some of these pathways allow
you to commence one of our courses with
advanced standing. Check which faculty or
student centre administers the course you
are considering, and contact them for more
information.
Entry requirements
When considering the different pathways
options, please remember to check the
entry requirements for each course.
See page 119–127 for more information.