300442 v.5 Foundation Studies Enabling Program for Rural and Isolated Students

Introduction

The Foundation Studies Enabling Program for Rural and Isolated Students is designed to prepare mature age Australian and Permanent Residents to undertake undergraduate study. Successful completion will guarantee matriculation into Curtin University but not into any particular course.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

This course is designed for mature aged students who are at least 20 years of age. Applicants must have satisfactorily completed Year 10, or the Certificate II in General Education for Adults, or equivalent if they wish to study in the face-to-face mode.

Specific Requirements

Flexible delivery is also available for some units, but applicants must have completed a minimum of Year 12 to be eligible for this mode of study. An entrance test may be administered. At application, students are required to consult with the Coordinator to determine eligibility and a career pathway.

Note

Those between the ages of 18 and 20 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Mature age students will be given preference. Upon successful completion of the course, those who wish to continue on to degree level studies must apply directly to the relevant School or Area.

Duration and Availability

This course is of one year full-time study, or equivalent part-time study and will be delivered subject to sufficient numbers. Some units maybe available flexibly.

Course Organisation

Students select either the Science or the Humanities stream, depending on background and future career pathways.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.