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Extended Foundation, Pre-Bachelor

  • Anytime
    Application Deadline
  • 12 months
    Duration
University rank #201 (ARWU) ,
The QUTIC Foundation program has been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students providing an academic preparation for those students seeking entry to the first year of QUT undergraduate study or its equivalent.

This Pre-Bachelor Offers

About

  • Pathway to Bachelor and University Diploma programs for students who do not meet entry requirements.
  • Complete in one year full-time.
  • Study computing, English, Australian studies, Maths, and your choice of electives.
Foundation streams

There are nine Foundation streams to choose from, each with 11 units. Students are enrolled in the Foundation stream relevant to their chosen QUT bachelor course.

When you've completed the Foundation program with the correct faculty progression requirements for your chosen bachelor course, you will be guaranteed a place in the first year of the approved QUT bachelor program.

Programme Structure

Business 1          

  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing majors)
  • Bachelor of Urban Development (all majors excluding Urban and Regional Planning)

Business 2          

  • Bachelor of Business (all other majors)
  • Bachelor of Urban Development (Urban and Regional Planning)
  • Bachelor of Laws 
  • Bachelor of Justice

Creative Industries         

  • All Creative Industries bachelor programs
  • Bachelor of Laws 

Education           

  • All Education  programs

Engineering       

  • All Engineering programs (excluding Bachelor of Urban Development)

Information Technology

  • All Information Technology programs (IT)
  • Bachelor of Mathematics

Health 1              

  • All programs in the Faculty of Health that have subject prerequisites for entry

Health 2              

  • All programs in the Faculty of Health that don't have subject prerequisites for entry

Science

  • Bachelor of Applied Science 
  • Bachelor of Medical Imaging

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 12 months
  • Credits
    132 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    5.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • For UK
GCE O level exam pass grades in 4 major subjects
  • For US
High School Diploma with pass grades

Tuition Fee

  • International Applies to you

    20475 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20475 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.

  • National Applies to you

    20745 AUD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 20745 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.

Living costs for Brisbane

  • 1402 - 2530 AUD/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

StudyPortals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.