Foundation Studies
Australian Catholic University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Foundation Studies offers a pathway into ACU undergraduate courses. This pathway is for students who have not achieved a Year 12 qualification or international equivalent, or reached a sufficient ATAR.
Foundation Studies aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed at undergraduate level at ACU. Depending on your previous education experience, you could complete an Accelerated (1-semester) or Full Program (2-semesters) map.
Throughout the program, you will gain familiarity with ACUs facilities, resources, and systems, while also developing a strong understanding of the academic expectations and assessment methods associated with undergraduate study. Classes are designed to offer a highly supportive learning environment.
Upon successful completion of Foundation Studies, students will be guaranteed entry into ACU undergraduate courses provided they satisfy entry requirements. International students will also be required to reach an English language level in accordance with the course they wish to enter.
Areas of study
English, mathematics, science and technology, society and environment/business and legal studies, the arts.
Career opportunities
Foundation Studies is a pathway into all ACU undergraduate degrees. While this program has online and campus offering, it will act as a pathway to degrees at any of our campuses. Search for your preferred degree and view career opportunities.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:
- be 18 years or over by the census date of the first relevant study period of enrolment
Admission criteria
- Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education.
- Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
- Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience.
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
Australian Catholic University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.