Direct Entry Agreements

Hawthorn-Melbourne specialises in preparing you for tertiary study in Australia. Many international students remain in Melbourne to pursue university studies after completing one of our English language courses.

Pathway to the University of Melbourne

If you are applying for the University of Melbourne (CRICOS 00116K) you may be eligible for the University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP).

Pathways to other tertiary institutions in Australia

You can meet the English language requirements of our tertiary education partners by completing a Hawthorn-Melbourne course at the appropriate level, outlined in the table below.

Course requiring IELTS 5.0Course requiring IELTS 5.5Course requiring IELTS 6.0Course requiring IELTS 6.5
English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP1)English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2)IELTS PreparationIntensive Academic Preparation

Minimum grade of 'C' (65%)

Minimum grade of 'C' (65%)

Minimum grade of 'C' (65%)

Minimum grade of 'C' (65%)

Packaging your visa

A packaged offer allows you to apply for a single visa to cover both your English course at Hawthorn-Melbourne and your tertiary studies. Packaged offers are a great way to reduce the time and costs involved in your visa application. 

You may be eligible for a packaged offer if you are planning to study your English with Hawthorn-Melbourne and your further studies are with one of the following education providers: