Foundation Studies - International

Overview

The Foundation Studies course provides access to a range of Degrees and Diplomas offered in Canberra at the Canberra Institute of Technology, the Australian National University, the University of Canberra, and the Australian Catholic University.

You will study in classes with Australian students and choose subjects, from those available, best suited to your future study.

Students must be at least 18 years of age on 31 December of the year prior to enrolment in the program

You may gain an Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Year 12 Certificate and a University Admission Index (UAI) as well as the Course in Foundation Studies.

Job Opportunities

The Course in Foundation Studies prepares international students for further study.

Areas of Study

All students study:

• an English Tertiary Major [two semesters of English communication]
• Academic Skills Preparation
• Critical thinking for further education.

PLUS

• two other Tertiary Major courses [two semesters each]

OR

• one Tertiary Major [two semesters] AND two Tertiary Minor courses. [one subject each semester if 110 hour subjects; or two subjects each semester if 55 hour subjects]

Other subjects offered in 2008 may include:

• Australian studies
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Accounting
• Business
• Economics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Psychology

At enrolment, students will be counseled individually about the availability and suitability of their subject choices.

Teaching Methods and Assessment

Professionally qualified teachers use class room delivery, lectures, tutorials, discussion groups, computer assisted learning and online materials to deliver courses.

Facilities for teaching and learning include classrooms, lecture theatres, libraries, 24 hour computer laboratories, study centres, flexible learning centres and individual tutorials assistance.

Interactive computerised whiteboards are also used to enhance learning.

Assessment includes written in-class and externally moderated tests, projects, oral presentations, conversations and interviews.

English groups go on excursions to local destinations to practice and observe English in use and to gain familiarity with English in the Australian context.

Duration

1 year

Entry Requirements

• ACT Year 11 with passes in 5 subjects or equivalent
• Students must be at least 18 years of age on 31 December of the year prior to enrolment in the program
• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Materials and Equipment Fees

Textbooks $100 (AUD) per semester
Laboratory Equipment $50 (AUD) per semester
Protective Clothing $50 (AUD) per semester
Excursions $50 (AUD) per semester
Stationery $50 (AUD) per semester

Tuition Fees

$10,200 (AUD) per year

Start Date

February 2008

Campus

This course is conducted at CIT's Bruce Campus

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