Foundation Studies Programme

Category:

Pathway course: direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or equivalent at University of Tasmania

Foundation Studies programmes are a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or equivalent. The programmes act as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or English language skills for tertiary study.

Foundation Studies programme

A Foundation Studies programme guarantees entry into a first-year UTAS undergraduate degree course^ provided the student:

Completes all programme course requirements
Achieves a minimum of 50% in all units, including English units
Achieves the GPA required by the undergraduate degree course
Achieves any additional English language proficiency required by the undergraduate degree course

Teaching style
Teaching is face to face and utilises a ‘blended’ approach in a classroom setting. Classes introduce and develop knowledge and skills, with follow-up activities such as discussion, investigation, assignments and appropriate web-based and digital resources.

Academic English
Foundation Studies programmes in Australia are bound by the accrediting authority (TEQSA) to include dedicated English studies to develop students’ English language proficiency required for entry into higher education studies.

The development of academic English skills is integrated into all activities. Individual projects, scaffolded learning and monitored small group discussions are encouraged, as well as tertiary skills such as listening to academic lectures, taking effective notes, reading academic texts in an effective and timely manner, and research and referencing skills.

Programme structure

From 2020, University of Tasmania International Pathway College will offer:

Fast Track Foundation Studies Programme (4 units over 1 semester)
Standard Foundation Studies Programme (8 units over 2 semesters)

Core units
The following units are compulsory for the Fast-track Foundation Studies Programme:

English 3
Foundation Mathematics

Students studying the Standard Foundation Studies Programme must take all the above units, plus:

English 1
English 2

Elective units
The number of elective units a student takes is determined by the Foundation Studies Programme they enrol in:

Fast-track: Choose two elective units
Standard: Choose four elective units

Each Foundation Studies programme can be undertaken in one of five content streams. In addition to core units, students select a number of elective units to fulfil the requirements for a stream.

Elective units

The number of elective units a student takes is determined by the Foundation Studies Programme they enrol in:

Fast-track: Choose two elective units
Standard: Choose four elective units

Each Foundation Studies programme can be undertaken in one of five content streams. In addition to core units, students select a number of elective units to fulfill the requirements for a stream.

Elective units required for each stream

Fast-track students are only required to complete two units from the compulsory stream units column in order to fulfil the requirements of a stream. Combined degrees may have additional requirements. If you have any questions about unit selection, please contact the International Pathway College for advice.

Progressing to an undergraduate degree
Successful completion of a Foundation Studies Programme enables students to progress to an undergraduate degree course at the University of Tasmania.^ Each undergraduate degree requires applicants to have achieved a specific GPA score in the Foundation Studies Programme. The score varies from programme to programme.

Explanation of grade points

A grade point average (GPA) is calculated from the exam results of all units studied.

Intakes and Fees

Please note that textbook requirements for individual units are not included in the fee price. It is expected that students buy textbooks separately at an additional cost. Requirements are dependent on each course

Entry requirements

English language requirements 
Students must provide evidence of English language proficiency with an IELTS qualification, or agreed equivalent.
 
<table>
<tr>
<th>Programme</th>
<th>Overall IELTS score required</th>
<th>No bands less than</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fast-track</td>
<td>6.0</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Standard</td>
<td>5.5</td>
<td>5.0</td>
</tr>
</table>

EQUIVALENT LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS OF IELTS 5.5 (MIN. 5.0 IN ALL BANDS):

<ul>
<li>TOEFL (iBT) – 52, with a minimum Writing score not less than 14</li>
<li>PTE Academic 42, with no score lower than 36</li>
<li>A Level results</li>
<li>GCE ‘0’ level English – C6</li>
<li>India – CBSE/CISCE English – B</li>
<li>SPM/STPM English C</li>
<li>Successful completion of secondary studies in Singapore</li>
<li>Matriculation (TCE) English as a Second Language – good pass</li>
<li>GCSE/iGCSE – C</li>
<li>UTASAccess Level 5: 60% (no individual score less than 50%)*
</li>
</ul> 
*Students planning to start a Foundation Studies Programme at the University of Tasmania who do not yet met English language entry requirements can complete UTASAccess – English Level 5. This meets minimum English language requirements for the Standard Foundation Studies Programme. Information on English language courses at UTAS is available at: utas.edu.au/international/studying/english-language-courses and ielts.org

Age requirement

The minimum age for entry into the Standard or Fast-track Foundation Studies Programme is 17. Students close to their 17th birthday may be admitted, if approval is granted by the Head of the International Pathways College.

Academic Entry Requirements

Students must have completed Year 11 of Australian secondary school, or equivalent in another country. Please see this document for a complete list of equivalent education levels by country.
 
<table>
<tr>
<th>Country</th>
<th>Standard Programme</th>
<th>Fast track</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Australia</td>
<td>Year 11 – 65% in relevant subjects</td>
<td>Year 11 – 70% in relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bahrain</td>
<td>Tawjahiya or Shehadet AlThanawiya – overall 60%</td>
<td>Tawjahiya or Shehadet AlThanawiya – overall 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bangladesh</td>
<td>Satisfactory completion of Bangladesh Year 11 – 60%</td>
<td>Satisfactory completion of Bangladesh Year 11 – 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bhutan</td>
<td>Bhutan Year 11 with 60% in relevant academic subjects</td>
<td>Bhutan Year 11 with 65% in relevant academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (Year 12) – 46% average in relevant subjects</td>
<td>Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate (Year 12) – 51% average in relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brazil</td>
<td>Certificado de Ensino Medio – completion</td>
<td>Certificado de Ensino Medio – 5.0 in final year results</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brunei</td>
<td>3 passes at O Level</td>
<td>4 passes at O Level</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cambodia</td>
<td>Sucessful completion of Year 11 with an overall score of 60%</td>
<td>Sucessful completion of Year 11 with an overall score of 65%
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 70% in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 80% in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chile</td>
<td>Successful completion of Licencia de Education Media</td>
<td>Successful completion of Licencia de Education Media – GPA 4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>China</td>
<td>Senior year 2 or Senior 3 – 65% or above in relevant subjects</td>
<td>Senior year 2 or Senior 3 – 70% or above in relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colombia</td>
<td>Satisfactory completion of Bachillerato Academico</td>
<td>Satisfactory completion of Bachillerato Academico – 60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ecuador</td>
<td>Bachillerato with 15 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Bachillerato with 16 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global Assessment Certificate</td>
<td>Level 2 GPA 2.6</td>
<td>Level 2 GPA 3.3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ghana
</td>
<td>5 passes in SSCE</td>
<td>5 passes in SSCE at minimum grade D</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hong Kong</td>
<td>Form 5: 4 passes</td>
<td>Form 5: 5 passes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>India</td>
<td>Year 11 55% in relevant subjects</td>
<td>Year 11 60% in relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Indonesia</td>
<td>SMA2 – GPA 7.0 in 4 academic subjects (private schools)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>SMA2 – GPA 7.5 in 4 academic subjects (government schools)</td>
<td>SMA2 – GPA 8.0 in 4 academic subjects (private schools)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>International Baccalaureate</td>
<td>Completion of first year of IB diploma with Grade 4 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Completion of first year of IB diploma with 2 x Grade 4 and 2 x Grade 5 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Iran</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 16/20 in academic subjects</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 18/20 in academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Japan</td>
<td>Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate year 2 – Grade 4 – 5 in academic subjects</td>
<td>Kotogakko / Upper Secondary School Certificate year 2 – Grade 5 in academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenya</td>
<td>Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with D- grade average</td>
<td>Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education with D grade average</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kuwait</td>
<td>Year 11 – 60%</td>
<td>Year 11 – 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laos</td>
<td>completion of Baccalaureate with an overall score of 60%</td>
<td>completion of Baccalaureate with an overall score of 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Macau</td>
<td>Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 65% in academic subjects (Band 1 schools)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Form 5/Senior Middle 2 70% in academic subjects (Other band schools)</td>
<td>Form 5 / Senior Middle 2 70% in academic subjects (Band 1 schools)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Malaysia*</td>
<td>SPM (forecast/prelim/actual) – aggregate* of 20 or less across 5 academic subjects</td>
<td>SPM (forecast/prelim/actual) – aggregate* of 15 or less across 5 academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mexico</td>
<td>Successful completion of Bachillerato with an average grade 6 or better for academic subjects</td>
<td>Successful completion of Bachillerato with an average grade 6.5 or better for academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mongolia</td>
<td>Completion of Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with 2 C grades and 2 D grades in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Completion of Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with C grades in four relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Myanmar</td>
<td>BEHS/Matriculation Exam with an overall 60%</td>
<td>BEHS/Matriculation Exam with an overall 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nepal</td>
<td>Higher Secondary Education Certificate – 60% average in relevant academic subjects</td>
<td>Higher Secondary Education Certificate – 65% average in relevant academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>New Zealand</td>
<td>Completion of 40 credits at NCEA level 2 with no few than 12 credits in each of 3 subjects (including Maths)</td>
<td>Completion of 48 credits at NCEA level 2 with no few than 12 credits in each of 3 subjects (including Maths)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nigeria</td>
<td>5 passes in SSCE</td>
<td>5 passes in SSCE at minimum grade D</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Oman</td>
<td>General Education Diploma (Grades 10-12) – 60%</td>
<td>General Education Diploma (Grades 10-12) – 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pakistan</td>
<td>HSC Year 11: 60% average</td>
<td>HSC Year 11: 65% average</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Papua New Guinea</td>
<td>Papua New Guinea High School Year 11 with a 60% average</td>
<td>Papua New Guinea High School Year 11 with a 65% average</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Peru</td>
<td>Successful completion of the Certificate of Completed General Secondary Education with an average grade of 14</td>
<td>Successful completion of the Certificate of Completed General Secondary Education with an average grade of 16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Philippines</td>
<td>K-12 System: Year 11 – 75% in relevant subjects</td>
<td>K-12 System: Year 11 – 80% in relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russian Federation</td>
<td>Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) – Grade 3 in 5 subjects</td>
<td>Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) – Grade 3 in 3 relevant subjects and Grade 4 in 2 subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Singapore</td>
<td>Singapore O levels (or forecast) – aggregate of 25 or less across 5 academic subjects</td>
<td>Singapore O levels (forecast/prelim/actual) – aggregate of 20 or less across 5 academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saudi Arabia</td>
<td>Tawjihiyah/General Secondary Education certificate – 60% in academic subjects</td>
<td>Tawjihiyah or Shehadet AlThanawiya – overall 65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>South Africa</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 70% in four relevant subjects</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with 75% in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>South Korea</td>
<td>High School Certificate Year 2 – Rank 4</td>
<td>High School Certificate Year 2 – Rank 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sri Lanka</td>
<td>Sri Lanka O level 2 x C, 2 X B grades in 4 academic subjects</td>
<td>Sri Lanka O level 4 x B grades in 4 academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Taiwan</td>
<td>Senior Year 2 – 65% or above in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Senior Year 2 – 70% or above in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thailand</td>
<td>Matayom 5 GPA 2.3 in academic subjects</td>
<td>Matayom 5 GPA 2.4 in academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Turkey</td>
<td>Devlet Lise Diplomasi – Grade 2 in 3 subjects and Grade 3 in 2 subjects</td>
<td>Devlet Lise Diplomasi – Grade 3 in 3 subjects and Grade 4 in 2 subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Arab Emirates</td>
<td>Completion of General Secondary School Certificate with a min avg.</td>
<td>Completion of General Secondary School Certificate with a min avg.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>70% in academic subjects</td>
<td>75% in academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Kingdom</td>
<td>3 passes at GCSEs</td>
<td>4 passes at GCSEs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United States</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with B/80-89/3.0 in 4 relevant academic subjects</td>
<td>Completion of Year 11 with A/90-100/4.0 in 4 relevant academic subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Uzbekistan</td>
<td>O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma -60%</td>
<td>O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma -65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Venezuela</td>
<td>Bachiller with 14 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
<td>Bachiller with 15 in 4 relevant subjects</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Vietnam</td>
<td>Year 11 – GPA 7.5</td>
<td>Year 11 – GPA 8.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zambia</td>
<td>3 passes at O Level</td>
<td>4 passes at O Level</td>
</tr>
</table>

What do I need? (Time/ Tech/English skills)

Computer/ Laptop, broadband

Pricing: Free/ Paid

AUD 18000 
USD 14000

Why EdVantage Ecert ?

EdVantage E-Cert brings you a plethora of opportunities and a selection of Foundation and Pathway courses progressing to higher courses Bachelor or Master degrees worldwide opening up various career opportunities for you! 
We provide a One-Stop-Shop solution servicing all your needs from
<ul><li>Admission application</li>
<li>Tuition fee payment, </li>
<li>Visa application (for your next On-campus course),and</li>
<li>Other destination services - insurance, forex, accommodation arrangement etc.</li></ul> 

through our parent company EdVantage International Consulting Limited. 

Enjoy FREE or Discounted services when you book through EdVantage E-Cert!
Book your Foundation or Pathway course today on Edvantage E-cert.

University of Tasmania

A quiet pursuit of the extraordinary.

Our story began 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart.

Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students, our purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, we make our home, and the world, a better place.

Here, success takes a certain determination and imagination. With our isolated location and small population, we have always had to work differently. It’s what makes Tasmanians such creative thinkers and problem solvers. And it has seen us generate powerful ideas both for and from our island.

Here, we nurture our environment as it nurtures us.

Just as the winds and elements shaped this land, this land shapes everything we do. That’s why, today, we fight to protect our island home. As a university, we study and preserve some of the last great wilderness on our planet. From our island shores, our research extends to the great Southern Ocean and down to the Antarctic.

Here, everything is connected.

Literature students ponder the vast Southern Ocean. Scientists sing. Doctors design. Teachers become entrepreneurs. Architects devote themselves to sheltering the needy.

Our creative minds capture our unique land and seascapes, reminding us why our island is worth fighting for. They tell stories that resonate far away. Our institutions lead in medical, agricultural, social and environmental research. Our small setting allows us to test big ideas, leading to greater outcomes for the world.

We welcome all enquiring minds, from near and far, to join our pursuit. Every one of our students becomes part of a welcoming, collaborative community. And our whole island becomes their campus.

We are the University of Tasmania.

Flexible study options

Whether you want to kick-start your career, pick up a new skill, or tackle a lifelong passion, we have a flexible course for you. You can study part-time, online, or however fits your lifestyle and commitments.

You might want to combine two degrees, study a short course, or graduate job-ready in just two years

Explore your options today.

The University of Tasmania is one of the most unique study destinations in the world, and one that is rising fast in international rankings.

UP Education partners with the university to deliver a range of bridging programmes to enable international students to pathway from their home country into an undergraduate degree.

University of Tasmania International Pathway College is where these programmes are delivered and is based at the Sandy Bay Campus in Hobart, Tasmania.

UP Education

A pathway to university and a strong future At UP Education we open the door to an English-language university education.

Our difference lies in the way we combine specialised university entrance programmes and English language courses with personalised care and support for students studying away from home and family.

Pathways to success

We help students find pathways to success by getting them into the right courses and institutes to achieve their goals.

Our New Zealand-based Foundation Studies programmes prepare students for degree-level study. We offer:

The University of Auckland Certificate in Foundation Studies

AUT University Certificate in Foundation Studies

Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies Programme

We now also offer bridging programmes in Australia through our partnership with the University of Tasmania.

So that our New Zealand students have the right level of English language proficiency to complete Foundation Studies, we offer English language tuition at our Auckland-based English School, and The Campbell Institute, based in Wellington and Auckland.

A student-focused approach

Our student-focused approach to education prepares learners for success at English-language university. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, and are provided with the latest mobile technology to help them navigate the digital world.

Teachers of the highest quality

Our caring, experienced teachers take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with the latest innovations in learning and technology. We also have an independent appraisal system for staff that keeps teachers at the top of their field, and ensures the best outcomes for our students.

Strict academic standards

We teach Foundation Studies programmes on behalf of our partner universities, so our courses are set at an approved standard so that students can be successful at university.

While our focus is on seeing our students continue on to our university partners in either New Zealand or Australia, our qualifications help students gain entry into tertiary institutions all over the world.

Well-rounded students

Students come to UP Education to be academically successful but they will also learn about other cultures, including the culture of New Zealand and Australia. Subjects like Geography, History and Culture and Society help students explore local culture beyond the classroom.