28 WEEKS - University Entry in Semester 1 or 2 of the year following enrolment.

The Accelerated FSP is ideally suited to students with above average academic and language skills. Other students who meet the entry requirements may need additional study time outside of class to compensate for the shorter length of the course. The Accelerated courses mostly cover the same content as the Standard FSP.

Students who complete the October Accelerated course are eligible for mid year intake entry (July) to University. Students need to be aware that some undergraduate University courses do not have a mid year intake.

Core Courses

The following three courses are compulsory for all Foundation students:

• Language and Communication (4 hours per week)
• International Studies (2 hours per week)
• Clear Thinking and Logic (2 hours per week)

These core courses count as 200 of the final achievement score out of 500.

Elective Courses

Students select at least three elective courses comprising 4 contact hours per week from the following:

Each elective courses comprises 4 contact hours per week.

Engineering students are required to take Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and Physics. Some Engineering and Health Science programs also require Chemistry. These pre-requisites may change and students are advised to consult the prospectus of each university for the latest requirements.

Student Achievement Score

Student assessments for Accelerated FSP are based on work completed throughout the year and on a final examination held at the end of the course. Each full course is marked out of 100 and the marks of the two half courses are added together and counted as one full course.

An aggregate score out of 500 is calculated. For students taking three electives this is a simple addition of all marks.

Students must achieve a score of 60% or more in Language and Communication and 275 overall to be considered for admission, subject to entry scores and quotas.

Related links:

• University Admission (points required for admission to university courses)