- Updated list of degree programs that can be packaged with Academic English Program (AEP):Taylors College Important Update
AEP & USFP Packaged Degree Adjustments
Effective date: 13 February 2026
Updated list of degree programs that can be packaged with Academic English Program (AEP):
Newly confirmed eligible programs:
- Bachelor of Architecture and Environments
- Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)
- Bachelor of Design in Architecture
- Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours) and Master of Architecture
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
- Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)
Suitable for students whose English does not yet meet direct entry requirements but who want a pathway into undergraduate study.
University of Canberra Update
- Nursing and Midwifery programs now accept combined English test scores
Applicable programs:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Master of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
English requirement options:
One test meeting the requirement, ORUp to two tests within 12 months combined
Minimum requirements:
IELTS
- Overall ≥ 7.0
- Each band ≥ 6.5
TOEFL iBT
- Overall ≥ 94
- Listening 20 / Reading 19 / Writing 24 / Speaking 20
PTE
- Overall ≥ 66
- Each section ≥ 56
Only these three programs accept score combining. Other programs do not.
3. La Trobe University Update
1. Entry Background Adjustment — Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
Only applicants with the following academic backgrounds will be considered:
- Health-related disciplines
- Education
- Social sciences
- Psychological sciences
- Biological sciences
- Medical-related disciplines
Important notes:
Online short courses are not accepted，English requirement: IELTS 7.0 / PTE 65，Higher GPA leads to faster processing
2. July 2026 Nursing Master Intake — Limited Places
- Bendigo 校区：少于 6 个名额
- Melbourne campus: 10+ places remaining
Places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Early confirmation strongly recommended.
4. Victoria University (Melbourne Campus)
2Final extension for February intake acceptance
Deadline: This Friday, 11:00 AM
Important reminders:
- This is the final extension
- No further extensions will be granted
- Classes begin next week
- Block Model teaching does not allow late arrival
Students must enroll on time or will be unable to commence
5. The University of Sydney Reminder
For students commencing 2026 Semester 1 (SAP students):
Final deadline for submission of official academic documents: 20 February 2026 (Friday)
Failure to submit on time may affect enrollment eligibility.
Quick Key Summary
Taylors College: Updated list of AEP-packaged undergraduate programsUniversity of Canberra: Onshore extension to 18 Feb + nursing programs allow score combining，La Trobe: OT master background restrictions + nursing places nearly full，Victoria University: Final confirmation deadline for February intake (last extension)，University of Sydney: Final document deadline — 20 February