Foundation Program
- Direct entry to the 1st year of a range of Deakin University degrees
- Supportive learning environment provides the best possible preparation for Deakin University
- Study on a Deakin University campus with full access to accommodation, support services
Key Information
Duration
8 months
(Standard track)
12 months
(Extended track)
Intakes
- March
- June
- October
Location
Melbourne Burwood
Geelong Waterfront
Fees
| Australian Students | International Students |
| A$26,240 (Standard) / A$30,960 (Extended) FEE-HELP not available | A$26,240 (Standard) / A$30,960 (Extended) |
Overview
The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.
Course Outline
The course comprises of a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: four core units and four elective units. The Extended track program has an additional four core units, one of which is chosen from two alternative core units.
Various support services focusing on language, literary and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of class contact per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, you must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.
Who should apply?
The Foundation Program is aimed at students who have completed the equivalent of Australian high school Year 11.
Course Structure
Standard Program
Complete and pass eight units.
| Unit selection for first trimester |
| FNDS013 Advanced Academic Communication Skills (Core) FNDS014 Intercultural Studies (Core) FNDS015 Information Technology (Core) Elective |
| Unit selection for second trimester |
| FNDS016 Advanced Academic Writing and Research (Core) Elective Elective Elective |
Extended Program
For students who do not meet the entry requirements of the standard track program, an extended track program is also available with an additional four units that need to be completed before continuing with the standard track program.
Complete and pass four units.
| Unit selection for first trimester |
| FNDS010 Introduction to Academic Communication (Core) FNDS011 Introduction to Academic Writing (Core) FNDS012 Computer Skills (Core) and FNDH023 Essential Mathematics (Alternative core)* Or FNDA023 Mass Communication (Alternative core) |
*If students are undertaking the Business or Engineering / IT stream, it is suggested they undertake Essential Mathematics.
Students then progress to the standard track upon successful completion.
Elective Units
Choose one stream below
| Arts Electives** | Business Electives** |
| FNDA020 Society and Culture FNDA021 Law FNDA022 Media FNDA023 Mass Communication FNDB022 Management FNDB021 Economics FNDB023 Marketing | FNDE020 Introduction to Systems Analysis FNDB021 Economics FNDH023 Essential Mathematics FNDE021 Mathematics I FNDE023 Mathematics II FNDB020 Accounting FNDB022 Management FNDA021 Law FNDB023 Marketing |
| Engineering/IT/Science Electives** | Health Electives** |
| FNDE020 Introduction to Systems Analysis FNDH023 Essential Mathematics FNDE021 Mathematics I FNDE023 Mathematics II FNDE022 Physics FNDB022 Management FNDH021 Chemistry FNDE024 Biology FNDH022 Human Biology | FNDH023 Essential Mathematics FNDE021 Mathematics I FNDE023 Mathematics II FNDE022 Physics FNDB022 Management NDH021 Chemistry FNDE024 Biology FNDH022 Human Biology |
** Not offered at all locations
Progression from Foundation to Diplomas and Degrees
After successfully completing the Foundation Program and provided you have met the transfer requirements, you will be eligible to enter a Deakin College diploma course.
After successfully completing the Foundation Program and meeting specified entry requirements, you may be eligible to apply for entry into the first year of selected Deakin University bachelor degrees.
View the list of degrees and transfer requirements.
Note: Some Foundation to degree pathways are only available to international students. Please contact Deakin College for more information.
Transfer Requirements
For more information on transfer requirements from the Foundation Program into Deakin College diplomas and Deakin University degrees, please refer to the Transferring to Deakin University pages for Australian and international students.
Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirement
- Year 11 or equivalent
- More about country specific academic requirements
English entry requirement
- Standard track: IELTS score of 5.5 (with no band score below 5)
- Extended track: IELTS score of 5.0 (with no band score below 4.5)
- More about English entry requirements
More information
For more details about course plans, accepting your offer, subject availability, streams and unit overviews, please download the course and unit outline PDF.