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Foundation of Foundation Studies

University of Newcastle College of International Education

  • Newcastle, Australia
  • 0.67 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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University of Newcastle College of International Education campus

About the program

An eight-unit foundation course that prepares international students for first-year study at Murdoch University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build foundational study skills and subject knowledge related to Foundation Studies
  • Including academic communication
  • Critical thinking and preparation for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Further study: first year of a Murdoch University bachelor's degree (all except Veterinary Science and Bachelor of Education)

Curriculum

  • Eight units over two 15-week trimesters: two English units (Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication) plus six discipline units chosen for the target degree
  • Such as Introductory Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Accounting
  • Economics or Media Production. Progression needs a final mark of 50 percent or more in all subjects for most degrees.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Foundation Studies: Year 11 or equivalent (country-specific minimum average)
  • English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent
  • progression to a bachelor needs the averages set in the offer.

Accepted academic background

Year 11 or equivalent (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 11 with pass grades; China Senior Middle 2 with 65%; India Year 11 with 50%; Bangladesh Year 11 HSC GPA 3.0); no entry for some countries

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your country and the intake dates. Apply through the Applicant Portal or an authorised agent. A paper application form may also be accepted. Upload certified copies of transcripts
  2. qualifications and English translations. An interview
  3. Genuine Student form or financial documents may be requested. Accept the offer in the portal with passport details
  4. then pay fees through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and lodge the student visa in ImmiAccount. Receive the Welcome Guide and orientation details about four weeks before the start.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,400 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit$61,110 AUD

Program details

CampusNewcastle City Campus (NUspace)
Faculty or schoolPathway Programs
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay_
Scholarship noteCollege of International Education program scholarships range from 5% to 30% of programme tuition for eligible full-fee international students beginning in 2027. Awards are normally assessed automatically; amount depends on grades, nationality and programme, with progression conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.67 years.