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

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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 administerered. 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 are available flexibility.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

307504 v.1 Foundation Studies Humanities Stream (Enabling Program for Rural and Isolated Students) 200.0

OR

307503 v.1 Foundation Studies Science Stream (Enabling Program for Rural and Isolated Students) 200.0

200.0

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2003 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y
2003 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y
2003 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y
2003 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y
2003 Com Ctr R/Hth Ger (Not in Use) Semester 1 Y
2003 Com Ctr R/Hth Ger (Not in Use) Semester 2 Y
2003 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.