Foundation Studies (2 Sessions) (Stream 1)
The Foundation Studies (2 Sessions) program provides guaranteed* entry into the first year of a range of degrees at the University of Wollongong (UOW).
This program has been specifically designed for students who have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor’s degree. You'll develop essential study skills and habits such as time management, essay writing, group work, and presentation skills. Additionally, you'll become familiar with the academic standards and expectations of university life.
Pathways
- Bachelor of Arts - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Business - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Computer Science - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Communication and Media - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Information Technology - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
- Bachelor of Social Science - entry into first year (nil credit offered)
Campus Information
Wollongong
UOW’s main Wollongong campus is set in native Australian bush and is one of the most picturesque university campuses in Australia. Less than two kilometres east is UOW’s Innovation Campus – a research and technology precinct that houses innovative organisations as well as some of UOW’s leading research institutes.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide resources, programs, events and services to help students to establish appropriate career goals and to identify pathways and strategies to achieve those goals.
University of Wollongong support students in the following ways:
1. ORGANISE JOB FAIRS
2. JOB BOARD
3. CAREERS EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
4. WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum ATAR 40 or equivalent.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 007732G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
24984 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 33 AUD