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Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology / Multimedia)

L0046FS  059346J



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*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students




This course applies to students who commenced prior to October 2011. New commencing students should refer to Swinburne Foundation Studies (Information Technology).


Do you want to be a web designer or software developer? This program can prepare you for further study in IT and multimedia and is designed to get you ready for university in Australia.

You will develop mathematics, communication and multimedia design skills. You will also get an introduction to areas such as digital imaging, computer programming and microcomputer systems.


On successful completion of all units of study in Foundation Studies (Information Technology / Multimedia), you can progress to the Diploma of Information Technology (UniLink). This program prepares you for second-year entry to a related bachelor degree.

If you achieve a credit average (65 or above) and want to start your bachelor degree sooner, you can apply for entry into first year of:


Core units:
English and Communication Skills
General Mathematics
Information Technology
Innovation and Change

Information Technology / Multimedia stream units:
Multimedia
Programming 1 and 2
Science/Engineering Mathematics A


Want to work with cutting-edge IT tools or combine your technical and creative interests through a career in multimedia? This is the place to start.

Hone your analytical and problem-solving skills and look forward to a career in database administration, electronic publishing, information architecture, internet systems development, online entertainment, multimedia application design, project management, software development,  network security, systems analysis, web design and more!


Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.


Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 5: Pathways -60%) OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.


Completion of an Australian Year 11, or equivalent, at a satisfactory level.


 
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