English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Kaplan Murdoch is an English-language preparation programme designed for international students who need to improve their academic English before progressing to further study in Australia. The programme develops the language and study skills needed to participate confidently in an English-speaking academic environment.

Key benefits include:

• Develops academic English for future tertiary study.
• Improves reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
• Builds confidence in academic communication.
• Provides practice with presentations, seminars, tutorials and group work.
• Develops academic writing skills including paragraphs, essays, reports and summaries.
• Introduces research and referencing techniques.
• Develops skills for analysing numerical data and case studies.
• Provides practice with lectures and academic note-taking.
• Uses collaborative learning, structured self-study and student-teacher interaction.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

EAP develops four principal language skills:

• Speaking: presentations, seminars, tutorials and group work.
• Listening: lectures, note-taking and listening practice.
• Reading: skimming, scanning, interpreting assignment questions and handling extended reading.
• Writing: paragraphs, essays, reports, summaries, numerical-data analysis, case studies, research and referencing.

Disciplines / Specialisations

There are no formal academic specialisations within EAP.

The two pathway levels are:

• EAP 1 – for students preparing for a Foundation Certificate or Murdoch University Preparation Course and certain College-entry pathways.
• EAP 2 – for students preparing for direct university entry. 

Programme Highlights

• Academic English preparation for international students.
• 10 weeks per EAP level.
• Maximum 20 weeks for EAP 1 + EAP 2.
• Five EAP 1 intakes in 2026.
• Four EAP 2 intakes in 2026.
• Perth campus location.
• CRICOS code 069098D.
• EAP 1 entry from IELTS 5.0 overall with no band below 4.5.
• EAP 2 entry from IELTS 5.5 overall.
• Internal English testing available free of charge for students without test results.
• EAP 1 may be eligible for a 100% English Support Scholarship when packaged with an eligible Murdoch College academic programme. 

Career Outcomes

EAP does not provide a professional qualification and therefore does not have independent graduate career outcomes.

Its primary outcome is improved English and academic preparedness for progression to a subsequent academic programme.

Students can use the skills developed in EAP for:

• Academic presentations.
• University seminars and tutorials.
• Academic writing and research.
• Reading and interpreting academic materials.
• Lecture comprehension and note-taking.
• Group-based academic work.
• Communication in an English-speaking study environment.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The latest published 2026 information confirms that EAP is offered in EAP 1, EAP 2 and combined EAP 1 + 2 formats.

Students should note:

• EAP 1 is associated with College-entry pathways.
• EAP 2 is intended for university entry.
• The appropriate EAP duration depends on the student's existing English proficiency.
• Students without an accepted English test can undertake internal testing.
• English test evidence generally needs to meet the College's validity requirements.
• Progression after EAP remains subject to the entry and academic requirements of the destination programme.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students studying EAP in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500), unless another appropriate visa permits the study.

The Department of Home Affairs states that Student visa holders can participate in an eligible course and generally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session.

Important requirements include:

• Enrolment in an eligible course.
• A valid Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) when the visa is decided.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Providing financial and other evidence where required by the Department of Home Affairs.
• Meeting any applicable English-language requirements for the visa application.