Advanced Skills for Academic Success

Develop your academic skills ahead of postgraduate studies

An introduction to academic culture and preparation for studying at an English-speaking university.

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What will you learn?

Deepen your understanding of the University of Sydney graduate qualities
Learn through an integrated series of lectures, tutorials and practical skills workshops
Prepare a research paper and present at an ASAS conference

Key benefits

Master the academic skills required to enhance your potential for success in your degree
Develop University of Sydney graduate qualities
Learn alongside high-achieving peers from around the world
Benefit from a follow-up consultation with your teacher after program completion

How long will I study?

Students will study for four weeks, with 20 hours of classes per week.

Entry requirements

To study this course, you will need:

to be a recipient of an Australia Awards Scholarship.

Fees and other important information

Course fees

Tuition fee: A$1950

Admin fee: A$300

Materials fee: A$140

Terms and conditions

Please read the Centre for English Teaching (CET) terms and conditions that apply to you.

Credit card surcharges

Payments made by credit card (Visa or Mastercard) will incur a 1.53% surcharge.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

If you intend to study under a student visa, you will need Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

CET can arrange OSHC for you with Bupa as part of the application process. Simply indicate the type of insurance required (single/couples/single parent/ family) on step 2 of the application form.

You may also arrange your own cover. See the overseas student health cover page for approved providers.

CRICOS / TEQSA codes

University of Sydney CRICOS code: 086047G

Centre for English Teaching CRICOS code: 042448J