Graduate Academic Skills

Develop your academic skills ahead of your university degree

The Graduate Academic Skills (GAS) course is a high-level academic skills course that gives you an introduction to academic culture at an Australian university.

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What will you learn?

  • Develop skills in academic discussion, university assessment, creativity and innovation, critical thinking and collaboration.
  • Participate in lectures, tutorials and group activities, including a project assignment that involves exploring Sydney’s suburbs.
  • Develop digital skills to succeed at university, such as collaboration on discussion boards, creation of blogs and videos and the use of eLearning platforms.
  • Develop skills in self-reflection, self-assessment and autonomous learning.

Key benefits

  • Transition successfully to university study in Australia
  • Develop academic and research skills applicable to all fields of study
  • Participate in university life before starting your degree
  • Connect with the University of Sydney and build peer networks before your degree starts

How long will I study?

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

Upcoming intakes

Start date End date CET payment deadline
9 December 2024 24 January 2025 1 November 2024
26 May 2025 27 June 2025 18 April 2025

Entry requirements

To study this course, you will need:

Fee information

Course fees

Tuition fee: A$2,750

Admin fee: A$300

Materials fee: A$150

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.