Academic programs

UNSW Foundation Studies offers four programs to provide the level of study you need. All programs must be studied full-time for approximately 30 hours per week.

Standard Foundation Year (36 weeks)

UNSW Foundation Studies - Foundation ProgramThis Standard program is recommended if you have strong English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) and solid academic results. All academic streams of study are offered in this program.

Duration:

  • April - December
  • October - June (the following year)

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Standard Plus Foundation Year (46 weeks)

This Extended program is recommended if you have strong English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) but need or would like a more gradual introduction to your Foundation Year studies. The first 10 weeks of the program provides a full introduction to, and revision of, the major subject areas you will study throughout Foundation Year and ensures that you have the best possible start to your studies. All academic streams of study are offered in this program.

Duration:

  • January - December
  • July - June (the following year)

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Transition Program (19 weeks)

UNSW Foundation Studies - Transition ProgramThis one-semester program is for students with strong English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) who have graduated from high school, but have not quite met the entry levels for undergraduate entry, or who need to gain assumed knowledge in certain subjects. Commerce and Business, Physical Science and Life Science academic streams of study are offered in this program


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English Plus Package (10 weeks plus)

This package combines a 10-week Pre-Foundation Year English course* followed by the UNSW Foundation Year (Standard or Standard Plus as listed above) and is recommended if you have moderate English language proficiency (minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent) and solid academic results.

Duration:

  • 10 Weeks English + Standard or Standard Plus Program (see above)

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UNSW Foundation Studies Pathway to University Degree, UNSW or Other Universities

* Delivered by UNSW Institute of Languages, CRICOS Provider No.01020K
** Students must meet the entry requirements of selected programs, as set by each University.