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Swinburne Foundation Studies (Science / Engineering)

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 (Science/Engineering).


This course is designed to get you ready for university in Australia. It can equip you for further studies in a range of science and engineering-related areas such as civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aviation, photonics, biotechnology or telecommunication and internet technologies.
 
You will develop fundamental communication, information technology (IT) and finite mathematics skills. You will also undertake units in physics, chemistry and science/engineering mathematics.

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On successful completion of all units of study in Foundation Studies (Science / Engineering), you can progress into the Diploma of Engineering (UniLink). This is designed to prepare you for second-year entry to a related bachelor degree in engineering or ICT.

If you achieve a credit average (65 or above) and want to start your degree sooner, you may want to apply for direct entry to one of the following bachelor degrees:

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

Science / Engineering stream units:
Chemistry
Physics
Science/Engineering Mathematics A & B

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Successful completion of a related bachelor degree after Foundation Studies (Science/Engineering) can open up a huge range of career opportunities.
 
These include: engineering (please refer to relevant Bachelor of Engineering degree), biotechnology, management, medicine, mining, network administration, telecommunications and transport.

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

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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.

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

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+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)
 

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