115530 v.3 Foundation Studies Program

FoundStdsProg(Curtin)

Introduction

This program is designed to prepare international students to undertake university study at Curtin University.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Completion of high school with above average grades, particularly in mathematics. The minimum English language requirement is an IELTS (Academic) band of 5 in all four skill areas or above, or TOEFL of 520 or above. Successful completion of the course satisfies the requirement for entry to the University, but not for entry to any particular course.

Duration and Availability

This program is of two semesters full-time study, two intakes per year with limited Fast Track Options in February and July.

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12656	v.3	English Communication 011	6.0	25.0
12657	v.4	Academic Writing 011	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12661	v.3	English Communication 012	6.0	25.0
12662	v.3	Academic Writing 012	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
10561	v.3	Foundation Mathematics 042	5.0	25.0
10732	v.3	Chemistry for Foundation Studies 012	6.0	25.0
10740	v.3	Physics for Foundation Studies 012	6.0	25.0
11236	v.4	Humanities 012	6.0	25.0
12664	v.2	Foundation Mathematics 044	6.0	25.0
12665	v.2	Design 012	6.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
10558	v.3	Foundation Mathematics 041	5.0	25.0
10739	v.3	Physics for Foundation Studies 011	6.0	25.0
10741	v.3	Commercial Studies 011	6.0	25.0
11138	v.4	Humanities 011	6.0	25.0
12659	v.2	Foundation Mathematics 043	6.0	25.0
12660	v.2	Design 011	6.0	25.0
303978	v.2	Chemistry for Foundation Studies 011	6.0	25.0

NB	Discipline specific optional units related to the area of study are to be undertaken after Foundation Studies units.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Full Year	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

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.

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115530 v.3 Foundation Studies Program

Introduction This program is designed to prepare international students to undertake university study at Curtin University.

Duration and Availability This program is of two semesters full-time study, two intakes per year with limited Fast Track Options in February and July.

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Availability

Introduction

This program is designed to prepare international students to undertake university study at Curtin University.

Duration and Availability

This program is of two semesters full-time study, two intakes per year with limited Fast Track Options in February and July.

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.