Foundation Studies Program (Fast Track) (X0G)

Overview  2020

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 17 Weeks, up to a maximum of 17 Weeks

Duration

Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Entry Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 17 Weeks
Entry requirements

Location

Hobart
Semester 1, Semester 2, Spring school (November)

Course structure

Structure over one semester

Four units, being the two core units plus a choice of two elective units depending on the stream the student wishes to enter in first year.

All units are worth 12.5 credit points.

Core units:

  • XPD003 – English Three
  • XDP010 – Foundation Mathematics

Elective units:

  • XPD007 – Calculus
  • XPD008 – Design & Society
  • XPD009 – Chemistry
  • XPD011 – Macroeconomics
  • XPD012 – Marketing Design & Strategy
  • XPD013 – Media Studies
  • XPD014 – Microeconomics
  • XDP016 – Physics
  • XPD018 – Psychology
  • XPD019 – Statistics

Entry requirements

Fast-Track English Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS - minimum overall band 6.0 with no score below 5.0
  • TOEFL (iBT) – 72, with a minimum Writing score no band less than 10.
  • PTE Academic 50, with no score lower than 36
  • Matriculation (TCE) English as a Second Language – high pass
  • UTASAccess Level 6: 60% (no individual score less than 50%)

Fast-Track English language Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS - minimum overall band 6.0 with no score below 5.0

TOEFL (iBT) – 72, with a minimum Writing score no band less than 10.

PTE Academic 50, with no score lower than 36

Matriculation (TCE) English as a Second Language – high pass

UTASAccess Level 6: 60% (no individual score less than 50%)

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

International students

2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $18,000 AUD*.

Course cost based on a rate of $36,000 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).

* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.

International students

International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.

Scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

How can we help?

Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.

Domestic
1300 363 864
International
+61 3 6226 6200
Email
Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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