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English Language Requirements

Postgraduate

These regulations are cited as per the University’s Admissions regulations for English Language. Unless otherwise exempted by the Admissions Officers, all international applicants must provide formal documentary evidence of English proficiency or evidence of successful completion of studies where English is the language of instruction. This document is to be read in conjunction with the University academic entry requirements.

If English Language proficiency level is:Students may enter:
IELTS score 7.0 (No sub score less than 7.0)
TOEFL score 627 (TWE 5); [CBT 263, Essay 5.0; iBT 108 min. all sections 27]
Direct entry to Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology (Forensic) and Doctor of Physiotherapy.
IELTS score 7.0 (Writing & Speaking bands 7.0, Listening & Reading bands 6.5)
TOEFL score 627 (TWE 5); [CBT 263, Essay 5.0; iBT 108 Writing & Speaking = 28, Listening & Reading = 26]
Direct entry to postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine (Excluding individual programs listed above). 
IELTS score 7.0 (No sub score less than 6.5)
TOEFL score 627 (TWE 5); [CBT 263, Essay 5.0; iBT 108 min. all sections 26]
Direct entry to Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with Honours, Master of Journalism, PG Diploma of Psychology, PG Diploma of Counselling, PG Diploma of Behaviour Management, Master of International Relations (Laws), and postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Law.
IELTS score 7.0 (Writing and Reading not less than 6.5)
TOEFL score 627 (TWE 5); [CBT 263, Essay 5.0; iBT 108 min. all sections 26]
Direct entry to any Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy.
IELTS score 6.5 (Writing 6.5, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0)
TOEFL score 570 (TWE 5); [CBT 230, Essay 5.0; iBT 89 min. all sections 22, writing 23]
Direct entry to postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Excluding individual programs listed above). 
IELTS score = 6.5 (No sub score less than 6.0)
TOEFL score 570 (TWE 5); [CBT 230, Essay 5.0; iBT 89 min. all sections 20, writing = 22]

Direct entry to postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Business and the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture.

Conditional entry to postgraduate programs in the Faculties of Law^ and Humanities and Social Sciences undertaking specified English language subjects in addition to degree(Excluding individual programs listed above).

IELTS score = 6.0 (No sub score less than 6.0)
TOEFL score 550 (TWE 5); [CBT 213, Essay 5.0; iBT 79 min. all sections 17 and writing 20]
Conditional entry to postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Business and the Institute of Sustainable Development and Architecture undertaking specified English language subjects in addition to degree (Excluding individual programs listed above).
IELTS score = 6.0 (No sub score less than 5.5)
TOEFL score 550 (TWE 5); [CBT 213, Essay 5.0; iBT 79 min. all sections 17 and writing 20]
Direct entry to Graduate Certificate in University English.
IELTS score = 5.5 (No sub score less than 5.0)
TOEFL score 530 (TWE 4); [CBT 197, Essay 4.0; iBT 71]
Direct entry to Graduate Diploma in University English.
English test result below requirements set aboveBond University English Language Institute (BUELI).

 # The TWE component is not offered at every testing session. Applicants who have not sat the TWE, or who achieve a score of less than 5, must enrol in Academic Writing Skills in their first semester at Bond. IELTS/TOEFL results to have been conducted not more than 24 months before the day on which the degree application was made.

^ The substitution of ENIL subjects where sub scores are less than 6.0 is not permitted within the Faculty of Law at postgraduate level.

NOTE: In the interests of ensuring students’ academic competency, students admitted under any of the above, who are having academic difficulties due to English language, may be asked to undertake an English language test at the discretion of the Faculty of enrolment.

These entry requirements are correct as of April 2011 and are subject to change.  These are presented as a guide only and Bond University reserves the right to make the final decision regarding admission to the University.

 

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