Q. What is UP2?
A. Univeristy Preparation 2 (UP2) is a 10 week course which gives you direct entry into undergraduate courses at Victoria University.
- You must pass the course to a satisfactory level.
- Your attendance must be at least 80%.
- You must attend for the whole 10 weeks.
- You cannot leave the course early.
Q. What is UP1?
A. University Preparation 1 (UP1) gives you direct entry into Postgraduate study at Victoria University. As with UP2, you must pass the course to a satisfactory level and your attendance must be at least 90% for the whole 10 weeks.
For more information about UP1 or UP2 click on Entry Requirements.
Q. I have been accepted into UP2. How many weeks do I have to study to enter a postgraduate course?
A. You must study for 20 weeks to enter postgraduate study. You study 10 weeks in UP2 and 10 weeks in UP1.
Q. I have an offer to study a 20 week ELICOS program. Does this mean I can enter my chosen course after 20 weeks?
A. Students must first demonstrate academic skills and English language competence before they can enrol in their chosen course.
Q. What can I do if my level is not high enough to enter the UP course?
A. You can:
- discuss your study pathway with the Head of the Department or Program Manager.
- extend your ELICOS program
- sit an IELTS test
Q. Can I study ELICOS and my main course at the same time?
A. No. You must reach the English level required for entry to your chosen VU course. You will receive a letter of recommendation at the end of your UP course. ELI will then notify the International Branch. You can then enrol.
Q. What should I do if I disagree with my ELICOS report?
A. You should first discuss your report with the ELI Program Manager or Head of Department. They will check your report and discuss your study plan with you. You can also sit the IELTS test to check your level.
Q. How can I apply to sit an IELTS test?
A. You can speak with the ELI Administrative Officer, Jittra Know, to obtain information.
Q. How many weeks of study do I need to improve one band on the IELTS test?
A. It takes about 10 weeks of full-time study in Australia to improve 0.5 but this depends on many factors.The IELTS Scale
| Overall IELTS | Approx. weeks | ||
| Entry Level | TAFE | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
| 4.0 | 30 | 40 | 50 |
| 4.5 | 20 | 30 | 40 |
| 5.0 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 5.5 | 0 or 5 | 10 | 20 |
| 6.0 | - | 0 or 5 | 10 |
Remember that your subtest scores are important for calculating the number of weeks. For example, if your overall score is 5.0 but your writing score is 4.0, you will need 40 weeks (not 30) of study to enter postgraduate courses.
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