The table below outlines the minimum level of English language
proficiency required for international students to be admitted to the University of Ballarat. However, while the University of Ballarat accepts both IELTS (Academic)and TOEFL, in some countries the Australian Diplomatic Mission may only accept IELTS for the granting of a student visa. Please check with the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country to ensure that you are taking the correct test.
Table 1: Standard English Language Requirements Table 2: Courses with higher than standard English language requirements (scroll down)
Table 3: Additional changes to English Language Requirement for 2011 (These changes will commence from Feb 2011 onwards)
Course
IELTS Score (Academic)
TOEFL Score
TAFE*
Overall band score of 5.5, with no individual sub-score less than 5.0
Score of 530, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 197 in the computer based test
or
A minimum score of 69 in the internet based test
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework)*
Overall band score of 6.0, with no individual sub-score less than 5.5
Score of 550, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 213 in the computer based test
or
A minimum score of 79 in the internet based test (with scores not less than 20 in writing and speaking and 18 in reading and listening)
Postgraduate (Research)
Overall Band Score of 6.5, with no individual sub-score less than 6.0
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test plus an essay rating (ER) score of 5.0
or
A score of 92 in the Internet-based test plus a minimum score of 22 in Writing
*Exceptions to requirements
Please refer to Table 2 below for courses requiring a higher level of english language
In some cases, students who can demonstrate one
of the following may be deemed to have met the
University’s normal English language proficiency
requirements:
Secondary school studies have been completed in
English, in a country where English is the official language, and a satisfactory pass has been obtained in final year English
Satisfactory completion of at least the first year of a tertiary course taught and examined in English in a country where English is the official language.
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Table 2: Courses with higher than standard English language requirements
Course
IELTS Score (Academic)
TOEFL Score
Applied Sciences
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2)
Overall Band Score of 6.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.0
Score of 550, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 213 in the computer based test
or
A minimum score of 79 in the internet based test
Education
Bachelor of Education
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Overall Band Score of 7.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.5
Score of 600, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 250 in the computer based test, with a 5.0 TWE/Essay Rating
or
A minimum score of 100 in the internet based test (with scores not less than 22 in writing and 20 in reading, listening and speaking)
Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Overall Band Score of 6.5, with no individual sub-score less than 6.0
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
Overall Band Score of 7.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.5
Score of 600, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 250 in the computer based test, with a 5.0 TWE/Essay Rating
or
A minimum score of 100 in the internet based test (with scores not less than 22 in writing and 20 in reading, listening and speaking)
Human Movement & Sport Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) (Honours)
Bachelor of Education (Physical Education)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Graduate Diploma of Outdoor and Environmental Education
Master of Exercise Rehabilitation
Overall Band Score of 7.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.5
Score of 600, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 250 in the computer based test, with a 5.0 TWE/Essay Rating
or
A minimum score of 100 in the internet based test (with scores not less than 22 in writing and 20 in reading, listening and speaking)
Bachelor of Sport Management
Bachelor of Sport Management/ Bachelor of Business
Overall Band Score of 6.5, including Writing 6.0 with no other sub-score less than 5.5
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test
or
A score of at least 90 overall with a Writing score of at least 21 and no score lower than 28 on the other sections of the test
Science & Engineering
All Programs
Overall Band Score of 6.5, including Writing 6.0 with no other sub-score less than 5.5
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test
or
A score of at least 90 overall with a Writing score of at least 28 and no score lower than 21 on the other sections of the test
Table 3: Additional changes to English Language Requirement for 2011 (These changes will commence from Feb 2011 onwards)
Course
IELTS Score (Academic)
TOEFL Score
Behavioural & Social Sciences & Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (Rural Social Welfare)
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Overall Band Score of 6.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.0
Score of 550, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 213 in the computer based test
or
A score of at least 79 overall in the internet based test
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours)
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
Master of Psychology
Overall Band Score of 6.5, with no other sub-score less than 6.5
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test
or
A score of at least 90 overall in the internet based test, with a Writing score of at least 21 and no score lower than 28 on the other sections of the test
Human Movement & Sport Sciences
All Research Programs
Overall Band Score of 7.0, with no individual sub-score less than 6.5
Score of 600, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 250 in the computer based test, with a 5.0 TWE/Essay Rating
or
A minimum score of 100 in the internet based test (with scores not less than 22 in writing and 20 in reading, listening and speaking)
Education
All Programs
Overall Band Score of 6.5, with no individual sub-score less than 6.0
Score of 580, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
or
A score of 237 in the computer based test
or
A minimum score of 90 in the internet based test
Business Services
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
Overall Band Score of 6.0, with no individual sub-score less than 5.5
Score of 550, including the Test of Written English (TWE)
