International Foundation Pathway
Program summary
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 semester
2009 Tuition fee: A$6,000 *
2010 Tuition fee: A$7,000 **
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
CRICOS code: 058560M
Program overview
The International Foundation Pathway (IFP) is a foundation pathway for students who do not meet USC’s English language or academic entry requirements.
Successful completion of the following courses (or subjects) over one full-time semester, enables IFP students direct entry into most USC award programs:
- IFP101 Academic English — 15 weeks (10 hours face-to-face teaching per week), and
- two foundation-level courses — TPP101 Academic Skills for Success and TPP102 Computer Literacy, and
- one of the following courses:
IFP students must achieve at least a Pass grade in each of the two foundation-level courses and a grade of Satisfactory in Academic English.
Please note that there is no advanced standing towards a University award program on the basis of completed International Foundation Pathway studies.
Program entry requirements
To gain entry to the IFP, students must have English proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (with no less than 5 on any subtest), or equivalent.
How to apply
Apply for an International Foundation Pathway program
More information
Find out what you need to know about applying and enrolling to study at USC:
For more information, or an application form, please contact USC International.
Sample timetable - International Foundation Pathway (IFP)
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
|
8.40–10.40am
IFP101
Academic English (compulsory course) |
8.40–10.40am
IFP101
Academic English (compulsory course) |
9am–12noon
TPP101
Academic Skills for Success
(compulsory course, alternative times) |
|
|
Morning tea |
Morning tea |
Morning tea |
|
|
11am–12noon
IFP101
Academic English(compulsory course) |
11am–12noon
IFP101
Academic English(compulsory course) |
|
|
|
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
|
|
1–3pm
IFP101
Academic English(compulsory course) |
1–3pm
IFP101
Academic English(compulsory course) |
2–5pm
TPP102
Computer Literacy
(compulsory course, alternative times) |
3–6pm
TPP107
Contemporary Australia
(Example only - choice of courses and course times) |
Notes
- * Estimated total tuition fees are based on 2009 rates and successful completion of the minimum number of courses required, within the minimum program length shown.
- ** Estimated total tuition fees are based on 2010 rates and successful completion of the minimum number of courses required, within the minimum program length shown.
- All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
- Tuition fees quoted do not include visa application fees.
- Program details are subject to change.
- For semester dates see Academic Calendars and important dates.
- Refer to the Student Fees and Charges Policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.
Back to top