Diploma in Engineering

Language and Communication Essentials is an English language course provided by The University of Western Australia's Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT). If you need to improve your English skills for a pathway program at UWA College, this course offers high-quality English language tuition in a supportive and friendly environment.

To meet UWA College's minimum English language requirements, there are two options for packaging your English language program at UWA CELT:

Option 1: If you've achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent, your language program can be packaged with your chosen UWA College pathway and UWA degree. This option gives you everything you need under a single study plan and visa, so you won’t have to take another approved English language test, like IELTS or TOEFL, upon completion.

Option 2: If your overall IELTS score is less than 5.0, you'll need a longer English language program to meet the requirements for entry into a UWA College pathway program. In this case, UWA College will provide you with two separate study plans, one for a stand-alone English language program and one for your packaged UWA College pathway and UWA degree. With multiple start dates throughout the year, you'll be able to finish your English language course in time to enrol in your UWA College academic program.

If you don't meet the language requirements to enter UWA’s degree programs directly, you'll need to apply for one of the other English language pathways offered by CELT:

• The Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course
• English for Academic Purposes Course and Examination.

To estimate the number of weeks required for the Language and Communication Essentials (CRICOS 029726A) program at UWA CELT, please download the placement chart below:

Placement Chart for Language and Communication Essentials (LCE) at UWA CELT

[Find out more about UWA CELT.](https://www.celt.uwa.edu.au/courses#Pathways “Find out more about English language programs at UWA's Centre for English Language Teaching“)

Important update: 2027 tuition fees will increase from 1 November 2026.

Accept your offer by 31 October 2026 and save up to AUD $2,000 in tuition fees. The amount you save varies depending on the UWA College course you have an offer for. [See your course savings.](https://education.intostudy.com/LP=2122 “Find out more about locking in your 2026 UWA College tuition fees“)

From 1 November 2026, tuition fees will increase. If you accept your offer by 31 October 2026, you'll pay the 2026 tuition fees as stated in your current offer letter. Any offers that haven't been accepted by then will be reissued with updated 2027 pricing.

Accept your offer today to lock in your 2026 tuition fees.

Additional savings with scholarships

You may also be eligible for a UWA College Success Scholarship worth up to AUD $12,000 towards your tuition fees. [Learn more about eligibility and terms.](https://partnerportal2.intoglobal.com/en/universities/the-university-of-western-australia/scholarships “Find out more about scholarships available to UWA College students“)