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UTS Foundation Studies

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Course fast facts

- Designed for international Year 11 graduates seeking a path to an Australian university

Designed for international Year 11 graduates seeking a path to an Australian university

- Guaranteed* entry to first year of a UTS degree or a UTS College diploma

Guaranteed* entry to first year of a UTS degree or a UTS College diploma

- Flexible course structure – choose any study area on completion
Flexible course structure – choose any study area on completion
- Two program options – 8 months (standard) or 12 months (extended)
Two program options – 8 months (standard) or 12 months (extended)

How it works

Two ways to your UTS degree

Path
01

UTS Foundation Studies

 

UTS undergraduate degree

 

Path
02

UTS Foundation Studies

 

UTS College diploma

 

UTS undergraduate degree

 
 

*You must meet the required GPA for direct entry. If not, you can continue to a UTS College diploma and still get into UTS.

Which program – standard or extended

Recommended for Requires slightly higher academic entry requirements than extended
 
Recommended if you are more confident in your English language proficiency and academic skills, and you just need to improve further in order to articulate to UTS or a UTS College diploma.
Total subjects 8 graded subjects − 4 per semester
Subjects

Semester 1

 
Plus, choose ONE elective:

 

Semester 2

 
Plus, choose TWO electives:
CRICOS code UTS College course code: 082432G
UTS course code: C30019
 

*compulsory subjects for students wishing to study Engineering. Students studying Engineering must successfully complete FMT002, FMT003 and FFP001. Students studying other programs can choose these subjects as electives.

^Students who have completed Foundation English 4 can choose three electives in semester 3.

Recommended for Recommended if you are less confident in your English language proficiency and academic skills. An extra semester of study gives you time to develop and consolidate your English language and academic skills before you progress to UTS or a UTS College diploma.
 
Total subjects 12 graded subjects − 4 per semester
Subjects

Semester 1

 
Plus choose ONE elective:

 

Semester 2

 
Plus, choose TWO electives:
 

Semester 3

 
Plus, choose TWO or THREE electives:
CRICOS code UTS College course code: 082433G
UTS course code: C30020
 

*compulsory subjects for students wishing to study Engineering. Students studying Engineering must successfully complete FMT002, FMT003 and FFP001. Students studying other programs can choose these subjects as electives.

^Students who have completed Foundation English 4 can choose three electives in semester 3.

Entry requirements

Pathway options

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When you choose our Standard pathway you’ll be learning academic and soft skills that will fast track you for entry to university.
Fees $32,000
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration 2 semesters (8 months)
CRICOS code082432G
UTS course code

C30019

Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

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Academic
English

IELTS: 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in all bands OR UTS College Academic English level: AE3 with pass grade.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
General Important note on minimum age requirement


All students undertaking courses at UTS College must be at least 16 years of age when commencing their course(s) irrespective of whether they have already met English and Academic Entry requirements.
Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Articulation requirements for UTS Foundation Studies to UTS Degree for International Students Only.

*subjects with a * below are compulsory subjects for students wishing to study Engineering. Students studying Engineering must successfully complete FMT002, FMT003 and FFP001. Students studying other programs can choose these subjects as electives. 
Subjects

Semester 1

ONE elective from the following list

Semester 2

TWO electives from the following list
Extended pathway provides more time to build the academic and soft skills you need for entry to university.
Fees $48,000
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration 3 semesters (12 months)
CRICOS code082433G
UTS course code

C30020

Offered at

Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling

Button Text
Academic
English

IELTS: 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in writing OR UTS College Academic English level: AE3 with pass grade.

Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
General Important note on minimum age requirement


All students undertaking courses at UTS College must be at least 16 years of age when commencing their course(s) irrespective of whether they have already met English and Academic Entry requirements.
Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS

Articulation requirements for UTS Foundation Studies to UTS Degree for International Students Only.

*subjects with a * below are compulsory subjects for students wishing to study Engineering. Students studying Engineering must successfully complete FMT002, FMT003 and FFP001. Students studying other programs can choose these subjects as electives. 

^students who have completed Foundation English 4 can choose three electives in semester 3.
Subjects

Semester 1

ONE elective from the following list

Semester 2

TWO electives from the following list

Semester 3

TWO or THREE electives from the following list

Age requirement

Students must be a minimum of 16 years at the time of commencing UTS Foundation Studies.

Articulation requirement

Articulation requirements for UTS Foundation Studies to UTS Degree for International Students Only.

Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods in UTS Foundation Studies courses include extended written assignments; group oral presentations; group discussions; reading and note-taking tasks, listening and note-taking tasks; final examinations for maths and English; quizzes (multiple-choice, calculations, open-ended questions); learning portfolios; group reports; individual and group presentations; essays; design proposal; individual project (artefact and supporting written research topic); website designs; media creation projects; group debates; teacher guided discussions; and individual reflections.

Welcome from our Program Manager

International students who study the UTS Foundation Studies program will experience excellent preparation for university success. The learning environment is supportive and student focused, with experienced educational staff who engage students through active learning.

- Justin Chu, Program Manager, UTS Foundation Studies BSc (1st Class Hons), MPhil, MEd, PGD

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