Program Overview
The Foundation Studies program is a bridging course for international students who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Tasmania. It offers two options: a fast-track program with 4 units over one semester and a standard program with 8 units over two semesters. The program includes core units in English and Foundation Mathematics, as well as elective units in various subjects. Successful completion of the program allows graduates to enter an undergraduate degree course at the University of Tasmania.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program is a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study or equivalent. It acts as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but don't yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.
Objectives:
- To successfully complete the program, students must achieve a 50% pass in all units, including English.
- Successful completion means graduates can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.
Outline:
- Program options:
- Fast-track: 4 units over one semester (2 core + 2 elective)
- Standard: 8 units over two semesters (4 core + 4 elective)
- Entry to the Foundation Studies program requires the completion of the equivalent of Year 11 of Australian secondary school.
- Further details about each program can be found on the International Pathway College website.
- The minimum age for entry into the program is 17.
Program Content:
- Core Units:
- English 1
- English 2
- English 3
- Foundation Mathematics
- Elective Units:
- Calculus
- Design and Society
- Chemistry
- Macroeconomics
- Marketing: Design and Strategy
- Media Studies
- Microeconomics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Course Schedule:
- Standard Structure:
- Two semesters
- 2 core units (English 1 and Foundation Mathematics) in the first semester
Careers:
- Graduates of the program can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.