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Holmesglen International Student Prospectus 2014
Detailed course information can be found at
University Pathway Programs
University Pathway Programs are sometimes referred to as transfer
programs and provide students with entry to university with guaranteed
advanced standing (or credit) of up to one and a half years towards a
bachelor degree.
Students complete the first part of the course at Holmesglen and then
transfer to the partner university to complete the degree. Students are
required to meet minimum entry requirements and, in some cases,
may complete the bachelor degree with a further one to three years of
study.
These programs offer an alternative pathway for those students who:
• may have been unsuccessful in obtaining direct entry into university;
• have been away from formal studies for some time;
• are looking for a suitable learning environment that will assist in
introducing them to the Australian education system in a relaxed
and friendly setting with a full range of support services; and
• are seeking a competitively-priced first year of study.
Different credit arrangements exist for each course. We currently offer
the following pathway programs with Deakin University
Deakin University
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Communication Design)
• Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
• Bachelor of Information Technology
Deakin University aims to be Australia’s most progressive university,
recognised as relevant, innovative, and responsive in all its activities.
Scholastic excellence, top quality research, industry partnerships
and tailored courses are among the factors that attract students from
all around the world. Deakin’s reputation for excellent teaching and
innovative course delivery has been recognised through many awards
over the past decade.
Located across four campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and
Warrnambool, each campus has a distinctive character and a strong
presence within the local community.
There is a personal and friendly study environment at each campus that
enables close contact with academic staff and among fellow students.
For further information visit
CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
English Language Requirements
Entry into courses will be based on English language results obtained in Year 12 (Senior High School) OR language proficiency tests such as
IELTS, TOEFL, ISLPR, Pearson or Cambridge as per the table below:
Test
Test Score Band
IELTS Academic
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
TOEFL iBT
35
46
60
79
94
TOEFL PBT
500
527
550
580
600
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Academic
36
46 (with no
communicative
skill score less
than 42)
54 (with no
communicative
skill score less
than 50)
61 (with no
communicative
skill score less
than 58)
69 (with no
communicative
skill score less
than 65)
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
41
47
52
58
67
ISLPR
2
2+
3
3+
4
If English language studies are required, the duration of the studies will be decided by the results obtained in the Holmesglen Language
Placement Test or results in one of the above accepted tests.
Postgraduate Programs
Holmesglen offers two postgraduate diploma qualifications in the area
of building and construction.
Professional Year Programs
Holmesglen offers the Professional Year program for Accounting,
Engineering and Information Communication Technology (ICT) graduates.
Course Assessment
Assessment is a combination of written assignments, tests and
practical application projects. In some courses, assessment is based
on competency, i.e. the ability to perform specific skills and is done
through a combination of observation, discussion, written assignments,
tests, examinations and/or practical application/work related projects.
Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled
by Holmesglen.
Teaching Methods
Teaching methods may comprise supervised classroom learning, online
learning, lectures, tutorials, individual feedback sessions, supervised
practical components, work experience/practical placement, language
support and field trips.
Course information may also be provided to students via the use of the
intranet.
For students undertaking building degrees, there are a range of delivery
modes (teaching methods) such as face-to-face and online tutorials,
self-directed study and private study using a Problem-Based Learning
(PBL) approach and e-learning methods of delivery. In tutorials there
is a strong focus on active learning, interactive learning and facilitated
learning activities which is very important within the problem-based
learning delivery methodology.
Tutorials enable students to explore particular topics and concepts in
detail. Student teachers may occasionally be teaching in class under
the supervision of a qualified teacher. Some evening and weekend
study may be required.
