Foundation/Pathway
Foundation Studies
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
Foundation Studies, marketed as Open Foundation, is the University of Newcastle's free pathway into university for people without the entry requirements for direct admission, including school leavers, career changers, and those returning to study. On successful completion, students gain competitive entry into every degree at the University of Newcastle and access to the Guaranteed Admissions Scheme, which offers guaranteed entry into more than 70 selected degrees, along with access to the university's alumni community and its benefits.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Students choose 40-60 units (4-6 courses) tailored to their intended degree, from a list including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
- Biology: The Science of Life
- Foundation Concepts for Chemistry
- Foundations in Education
- Science Essentials for Nursing and Midwifery
- Society Unmasked: 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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