Foundation/Pathway
Foundation Studies
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
The facts below come from the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS 104602J), the official list of courses Australian providers may offer to international students.
We have not published a full guide to this program yet. For the current course structure, entry requirements and intake dates, check University of Newcastle directly, or see our University of Newcastle overview.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Students choose 40-60 units (4-6 courses) tailored to their intended degree, from a list including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
- The Science of Life
- Foundation Concepts for Chemistry
- Foundations in Education
- Science Essentials for Nursing and Midwifery
- Sociology for our Times
- Media and Communication Studies
- Australian History
- Law in Australia
- Creative Writing and Reading
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Managing People in Organisations
- Fundamental and Advanced Mathematics
Admissions
Applicants must be 17 or older prior to applying, be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Permanent visa holder (or Pacific Engagement visa holder), reside in Australia for the duration of study, and not have already completed an enabling program or tertiary studies at any higher education institution.
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