Foundation Studies

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney

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Australian Catholic University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

0101567

Campuses

Melbourne

North Sydney

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 8 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 21,015 / year

Foundation Studies

About

Overview

The Foundation Studies Program provides a pathway to ACU undergraduate degrees for students who wish to study at university but do not have a recognised Year 12 qualification.

If you are a domestic student you can choose to study on campus in Blacktown or Melbourne or fully online live from anywhere else in Australia, or you could choose a mix of on-campus and online study.
If you are an international student, you can choose to study in Australia at the Melbourne or North Sydney campus or fully online live from outside of Australia.

As a Foundation Studies student, you will be immersed in the distinctive culture of the university throughout the course. You will be provided with all resources for the program including textbooks, laboratory equipment and online resources. You will become familiar with ACU facilities, resources and systems and with the academic expectations and assessment models used in undergraduate degrees at ACU. Class sizes will be small and staffed to provide a highly supportive learning environment.

Foundation Studies aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed at the undergraduate level at ACU. Regardless of whether you study on-campus or online you will be provided with live personalised support to assist you with progression to your degree program at ACU.

The Online Program

The course structure

You'll embark on an intensive 8-month program that can be tailored to your preferences. Kickstart your education from anywhere in the world with our offshore online option, you can choose to transfer to study on-campus in Australia during the duration of the program or complete the qualification completely online in your home country and benefit from live online classes led by our experienced university teachers.

Our comprehensive curriculum spans Academic English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities and arts units, with dedicated support to help you excel in each subject. With a focus on smooth transitions, you'll not only gain confidence in the Australian university community but also build lasting friendships with international and local students.

The support service

Our competitive pricing covers all resources, textbooks, and online resources, helping you save on living costs by completing the program at home.

More importantly, you are guaranteed entry into most ACU undergraduate programs as long as you meet the GPA and English requirements, and there's no need for an external proficiency test at the end of the program.

We're committed to ensuring your success, whether you're onshore or offshore, with access to a full suite of support services, including academic guidance and library resources.

Enroll today and take the first step toward a bright academic future!

ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Domestic Students

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

be 18 years or over by the census date of the first relevant study period of enrolment
have not achieved an adequate Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent for entry to ACU;
have not completed other eligible qualifications that meet the minimum entry requirements for entry to ACU.

International Students

Please review the English Language Requirements section here.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International Students

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

have completed the equivalent of year 11 (completion of senior high school in countries where this is not considered equivalent to an Australian year 12). Refer to the minimum academic entry requirement by country;
For applicants whose intended undergraduate degree requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 6.5 or below must meet one of the following:

IELTS - overall score: 5.5, individual score of 5.0 in all tests
PTE - 42 with a minimum of 36 in all four communicative skills
TOEFL - Internet based total of 46: minimum 14 in writing, 14 in speaking, 4 in listening and 4 in reading
C1 Advanced - Overall score of 162, minimum score of 155 in all tests
ACU English Language Test; or ACU EAP - D (55-59%)
For applicants whose intended undergraduate degree requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 7 or above must meet one of the following:
IELTS - overall score: 6.0, individual score of 6.0 in all tests
PTE - 50 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
TOEFL - Internet based total of 60: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading an 12 in listening
C1 Advanced - Overall score of 169, minimum score of 169 in all tests
ACU English Language Test; or ACU EAP - C (63-64%)
OR at least one full-time year of study of an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher. For more information please see: Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.