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Course Overview
Foundation Studies programs are a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or equivalent. The programs act 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.
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.
Program options
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.
Compulsory and recommended according to the five streams:
Arts
Compulsory stream units: Psychology, Design & Society, Statistics, Media Studies
Recommended: Marketing Design & Strategy, Digital Literacy for Learning
Business
Compulsory stream units: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Marketing Design & Strategy, Statistics
Recommended: Media Studies, Design & Society, Digital Literacy for Learning
Law
Compulsory stream units Psychology, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics
Recommended: Marketing Design & Strategy, Media Studies, Design & Society, Digital Literacy for Learning
Life Science
Compulsory stream units: Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology
Recommended: Calculus, Physics, Digital Literacy for Learning
Physical Science
Where You Can Study
Hobart
French St, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) 7005
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Eligibility
Domestic students:
This course is not available to domestic students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
International students:
Academic requirements: International equivalent of Year 11 Australian secondary school.
English Language requirements: Standard Foundation Studies Program: IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent, Extended Foundation Program: IELTS 5.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent; Fast-Track Foundation Studies Program: IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
English 1
This is a core unit designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. The curriculum aligns with CEFR English proficiency B1. You will complete assignments related to writing, speaking, reading, and listening. In this unit…
English 2
This is a core unit which provides you with an introduction to Australian history, culture and society. It is also designed to continue to improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. In this unit you will…
English 3
This is a core unit designed to further improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. The curriculum aligns with CEFR English proficiency B2. You will complete assessments related to writing, speaking, reading and listening. In this unit…
Foundation Mathematics
Foundation Mathematics aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied in any degree stream. You are encouraged to gain confidence in developing your language around expressing mathematical ideas in a real-world context.…
Calculus
Mathematics with Calculus aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of mathematical methods that can be applied to the sciences and commerce. Typically, students already have a good understanding of Mathematics to take this subject. Students are encouraged gain…
Design and Society
Design and Society aims to examine the history of design since the mid-18th Century and the impact of new technologies on societies, and to enable students to evaluate contextual and historical issues that in uence design in society. Students come to…
Chemistry
Chemistry aims to (i) promote knowledge and understanding around the central concepts and theories appropriate to the study of chemistry at a pre-tertiary level, (ii) explore the language of chemistry, including symbols and models used to describe, explain and predict…
Macroeconomics
This unit aims to develop your understanding of macroeconomic analysis, including the circular-flow model, aggregate demand aggregate supply model and government macroeconomic goals. You will learn how economists measure macroeconomic activity including national income, output, employment, inflation, balance of payments,…
Marketing: Design and Strategy
This unit defines the marketing concept, the marketing management process, the marketing environment and marketing research. Students define and apply knowledge of various markets in which organisations operate and the ways in which they identify and select particular customer groups.…
Media Studies
In this unit you will develop knowledge and understanding of key theories and concepts relating to the study of mass communication in a historical, local and global perspective. You will critically analyse news media and social media and their roles…
Microeconomics
This unit will introduce you to the discipline of Microeconomics - the study of how individuals and firms make decisions and allocate their resources in markets. You will learn about how these choices shape the economy. You will examine the…
Physics
In this unit you will learn how to describe the behaviour of objects and systems using fundamental theories of work, motion, wave systems and electricity. You will apply your understanding of these concepts to solve simplified real-world problems and evaluate the…
Psychology
In this unit you will be introduced to psychological knowledge which supports an understanding of the way individuals function in groups. You will learn about the major psychological models and theories, and methods used to conduct scientific investigations in psychology.…
Statistics
This unit introduces you to the key ideas and skills used in Statistics at a foundational level. You will learn how to collect, describe, analyse, and interpret data. Throughout the unit, you will work with real-life examples and practise using…
Digital Literacy for Learning
From accessing your learning resources and submitting assessments to communicating with your teachers and peers, digital technology will play a role in almost every aspect of your tertiary learning journey. In this unit you will learn how to use digital…
Common Questions
The Foundation Studies Program (Standard) has a duration of 36 weeks.
The tuition fee for the Foundation Studies Program (Standard) is AU$24,450, with no additional non-tuition fees, making the estimated total course cost AU$24,450.
The course is delivered at two locations in Hobart, Tasmania: a location owned and operated by the University of Tasmania, and the UP Education Sandy Bay Campus in Hobart, which is an arrangement with a non-registered provider.
No, the Foundation Studies Program (Standard) is classified as a Non AQF Award course, meaning it does not sit within the Australian Qualifications Framework, but it is a recognised Foundation Studies program under CRICOS with the course code 0100808.
You can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by phone at +61 3 6226 6200 or by email at your.study@utas.edu.au. The institution's website is www.utas.edu.au/international.
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