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Standard Course

University Foundation Studies prepare you for study in a university environment. On successful completion, you can gain direct entry into the first year of the equivalent bachelor's degree at the University of Western Sydney (UWS).

Program Details

CRICOS Code 016665E

The Standard (Two Terms) Course  is designed to be completed in eight months. The course includes orientation, teaching, study and examination weeks.

At the beginning of your course, you choose one of five study specialisations based on your preferred university undergraduate program. You can choose one of the following specialisations (click on the name of the specialisation for a list of units studied and a description of each unit):

  • Arts(opens in new window)Opens in a new window (for students who wish to study Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Psychology, Education or Languages)
  • Business(opens in new window)Opens in a new window
  • Computing(opens in new window)Opens in a new window
  • Nursing(opens in new window)Opens in a new window
  • Science(opens in new window)Opens in a new window (for students who wish to study Science and Engineering).

For details of these specialisations, see the University Foundation Studies flyer (PDF,408Kb)(opens in new window)Opens in a new window.

Each unit is assessed through a combination of continual assessment and mid-term and final examinations. Details for each unit are contained in the individual Unit Outlines.
For information on the intake dates for this course, visit the Academic Intake Dates page.

You will need to satisfy both requirements below to be eligible for entry to this course:

  • Academic: You must have successfully completed the equivalent of Year 11 (with superior grades) in Australia. Make sure you carefully read the *UWS International Academic Requirements (particularly the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Entry Requirements table) for country-specific entry requirements.

    * The information in the publication is correct as at 5 December 2011. The University of Western Sydney reserves the right at all times to vary information within this publication.

  • English: In your English language studies, you must have achieved IELTS (Academic) 5.5/TOEFL 525/(Computer based = 195).

    If you are interested in applying for one of our English courses, please visit the English Language Programs section of the website. Alternatively, for information on course start and finish dates, please visit the Fees & Dates, English Language Programs section of the website.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have completed certain entry requirements, you may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, reducing the duration of your course. Applications for advanced standing should be submitted along with the initial application for the University Foundation Studies Program.

CRICOS registered

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) licenses UWSCollege as its agent to manage and teach its academic programs. UWSCollege University Foundation Studies meet the requirements for Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students and which provide an academic preparation for those seeking entry to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent.

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UWSCollege CRICOS Code 02851G
UWS CRICOS Code 00917K

The University of Western Sydney is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider Number 00917K. UWSCollege (CRICOS Code 02851G) is a wholly-owned entity of the University of Western Sydney (CRICOS Code 00917K). UWSCollege Academic Pathway programs are delivered by UWSCollege under arrangement with the University of Western Sydney.