Course details

CRICOS course code: 089916J

Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate

Summary

The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College diploma or for entry into first year of selected Deakin University bachelor’s degrees.

The course comprises of a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: four core units and four elective units. The extended track program has an additional four core units, one of which is chosen from two alternative core units.

Various support services focusing on language, literary and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of class contact per week. Assessment for all units is continuous, and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two hour examination.

To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, you must complete and pass all eight/twelve units.

Course structure – Standard Program

Complete and pass eight units

Unit selection for first trimester

FNDS013 Advanced Academic Communication Skills (Core)
FNDS014 Intercultural Studies (Core)
FNDS015 Information Technology (Core)
Elective

Unit selection for second trimester

FNDS016 Advanced Academic Writing and Research (Core)
Elective
Elective
Elective

Course structure – Extended Program

For students who do not meet the entry requirements of the standard track program,
an extended track program is also available with an additional four units that need to be
completed before continuing with the standard track program.

Complete and pass four units
Unit selection for first trimester

FNDS010 Introduction to Academic Communication (Core)
FNDS011 Introduction to Academic Writing (Core))
FNDS012 Computer Skills (Core) and

FNDH023 Essential Mathematics (Alternative core)* OR

FNDA023 Mass Communication (Alternative core)

*If students are undertaking the Business or Engineering / IT stream, it is suggested they undertake Essential Mathematics.

Students then progress to the standard track upon successful completion.

Arts Electives Not offered at all locations

FNDA020 Society and Culture
FNDA021 Law
FNDA022 Media
FNDA023 Mass Communication
FNDB022 Management
FNDB021 Economics
FNDB023 Marketing

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