UTS Foundation studies (STANDARD)

At a glance

INSEARCH entry  requirements:	Click here
Leading to:	Undergraduate degree programs at UTS
	INSEARCH diplomas in Business, Information Technology, Communications, Science, Engineering and Design
Duration:	Three semesters (12 months)
UTS entry requirements:	Click here
Fee:	$25,200
Census Dates, Subject & EFTSL Fees	Click here
CRICOS Code:	068814M
UTS Course Code:	C30014

Overview

UTS Foundation Studies is designed to prepare students for undergraduate-level study in Australia.  It is a performance-based pathway to INSEARCH higher education diplomas and UTS undergraduate degrees.

In the Standard Program (3 semesters/ 12 months), students study five common subjects in the first semester:  

• Foundations of Academic English
• Applied Mathematics
• Australian Studies
• Technology and Society
• Academic and Professional Environments

Once completed, students join the Accelerated Program and choose a stream of study

STREAMS AND SUbJECTS

BUSINESS

• Accounting
• Economics and Finance
• Mathematics A

nursing & Health Sciences

• Chemistry
• Mathematics A 
• Society and Culture

physical sciences

• Chemistry
• Mathematics B 
• Physics

information technology

• Mathematics A 
• Multimedia 
• Programming

design AND architecture

• Design Media 
• Design Projects 
• Society and Culture

Arts and Social Sciences

• Media Studies 
• Multimedia 
• Society and Culture

MATRICULATING TO UTS

International students who successfully complete the UTS Foundation Studies program with the required GPA (Grade Point Average) and grade in Academic English are guaranteed a place in the first year of an undergraduate bachelor degree at UTS. Students who do not achieve the grades required for admission to their UTS undergraduate degree of choice are guaranteed a place in the corresponding INSEARCH higher education diploma provided that they meet the academic and English language admission requirements .

UTS Foundation Studies meets the requirements for Foundation programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students providing an academic preparation for seeking entry to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent. - National Standards for Foundation Programs.