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
2022 Fees
| Australian Students | International Students |
| A$26,750 (Standard) / A$30,960 (Extended) FEE-HELP not available | A$26,750 (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: five core units and three elective units. The Extended track program has an additional four 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) FNDH023 Essential Mathematics* FNDS015 Design and Technologies |
| Unit selection for second trimester |
| FNDS016 Advanced Academic Writing and Research (Core) Elective** Elective Elective |
*Engineering students will need to take Mathematics 1 in place of this unit
**Engineering students will need to take Mathematics 2 in place of this unit
Extended Program
For students who do not meet the entry requirements of the standard track program, an extended track program is also available.
Complete and pass twelve units.
| Unit selection for first trimester |
| FNDS010 Introduction to Academic Communication (Core) FNDS011 Introduction to Academic Writing (Core) FNDS012 Computer and Study Skills (Core) and FNDH023 Essential Mathematics (Core) |
| Unit selection for second trimester |
| FNDS013 Advanced Academic Communications FNDS015 Design and Technologies FNDS014 Intercultural Studies Elective* |
| Unit selection for third trimester |
| FNDS016 Advanced Academic Writing and Research (Core) Elective** Elective Elective |
*Engineering students will need to take Mathematics 1 in place of this unit
**Engineering students will need to take Mathematics 2 in place of this unit
Elective Units
Choose from the elective units below. Electives are subject to change and may be offered in alternate trimesters.
| FNDA020 Society and Culture |
| FNDA022 Media |
| FNDA023 Mass Communication |
| FNDA040 Digital Design |
| FNDB020 Accounting |
| FNDB021 Economics |
| FNDB022 Management |
| FNDB023 Marketing |
| FNDE021 Mathematics I |
| FNDE022 Physics |
| FNDE023 Mathematics II |
| FNDE024 Biology |
| FNDH021 Chemistry |
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.