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

Introduction

This course is designed to prepare mature age Australians and permanent residents to undertake undergraduate study. Successful completion will guarantee matriculation into Curtin but not into any particular course.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

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. This course isnot suitable for school leavers.

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 coordinatorto 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 one year full-time study, or equivalent part-time study and will be delivered subject to sufficient numbers. Some units maybe be available on a flexible basis.

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.

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.

Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
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