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When you successfully complete a Macquarie University Foundation, Diploma or Undergraduate Certificate, we guarantee you a place in selected undergraduate degrees.
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View all diplomasIntensive Foundation
View courseStandard Foundation
View courseWho is this pathway designed for?
Domestic students only
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Students who have:
- completed Year 12 studies
- a selection rank of 60 or minimum average mark of 60
Domestic students
International students
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Students who have:
- completed Year 12 studies
- a selection rank of 60 or minimum average mark of 60
Domestic students
International students
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Students who have:
- completed Year 12 studies
- a selection rank of 50 or a minimum average mark of 50
Domestic students
International students
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Students who have:
- completed Year 11 studies
- a minimum overall average mark of 50
Your progression into a bachelor degree
2nd session of a bachelor degree OR 2nd half of a diploma:
On successful completion of your certificate and meeting all entry requirements, you can fast-track into the second session of your dream degree or alternatively into the second half of one of our diplomas.
2nd year of a bachelor degree:
On successful completion of your diploma and meeting the entry requirements, you'll seamlessly transition into the second year of your dream degree.
1st year of a bachelor degree:
When you successfully complete the Intensive Program and meet the entry requirements, you'll seamlessly transition into the first year of selected degrees.
1st year of a bachelor degree:
When you successfully complete the Standard Foundation Program and meet the entry requirements, you'll seamlessly transition into the first year of selected degrees.
Duration
Half year (full time):
2 terms, 7 weeks per term,
2 units per term
Full year (full time):
4 terms, 7 weeks per term,
2 units per term
Half year (full time):
2 terms, 7 weeks per term,
2 units per term
Full year (full time):
4 terms, 7 weeks per term,
2 units per term
What you will study
- Study the same units as the first year of the equivalent bachelor degree, but in smaller classes with hands on support
- Deep engagement with your chosen area of interest
- Teaching and learning activities focused on assisting you with academic knowledge and study skills
- Study the same units as the first year of the equivalent bachelor degree, but in smaller classes with hands on support
- Deep engagement with your chosen area of interest
- Teaching and learning activities focused on assisting you with academic knowledge and study skills
- Quickly increase your knowledge and skills to the level you need for success in your bachelor degree
- Develop academic literacy and study skills in small class sizes
- English language, maths and literacy development
- Quickly increase your knowledge and skills to the level you need for success in your bachelor degree
- Develop academic literacy and study skills in small class sizes
- English language, maths and literacy development
Notes
*For full details on entry requirements and course information, please view the course page. Information may change. Indicative annual fee only. Fees, entry requirements and details may change depending on the start date of the course.
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