International Foundation Pathway
NO NEW ENROLMENTS FROM 2011
Program summary
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 semester
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 undergraduate programs:
- IFP101 Academic English — 19 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 three 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.
Class schedule
The English language component of the International Foundation Pathway - IFP101 Academic English - is taught consecutively over 19 weeks.
The three other International Foundation Pathway courses - course codes beginning with TPP - are scheduled to fit within the standard academic calendar dates, representing 13 teaching weeks.
IFP101 Academic English, will commence in Week One of the semester and will be taught continuously through the semester, including during scheduled semester breaks and exam periods. IFP101 will finish after the official semester end date.
The requirement for 19 weeks of English study within the International Foundation Pathway is to provide the best possible opportunity to achieve the English result needed to progress to further study.
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)
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
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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 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$).
- 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.
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