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- Pathway to bachelor and diploma programs for students who do not meet the academic or English language entry requirements.
- Complete in one year full time.
- Study at a slower pace, maximise success, and avoid a gap between your foundation and bachelor degree studies.
- Study academic English, digital studies, literature studies and other units that are specific to your degree.
Why choose this course?
The Extended Foundation program will help you meet the academic and English language requirements for your undergraduate studies at QUT. It is similar to the Standard Foundation but includes an additional teaching period to help you maximise your academic success.
As an Extended Foundation student, you will learn the required knowledge and skills that you need to enter the first year of most undergraduate degree courses and be better prepared to achieve academic success at QUT.
You will develop:
- knowledge based on your chosen discipline of study
- written and oral academic English skills
- digital literacy skills
- and understanding of what it means to be a QUT student and the Australian learning style.
The program starts in February and ends in December so you can complete your studies at a slower pace and progress directly into your undergraduate program in February.
The QUT International College community will also offer you valuable co-curricular opportunities, such as the student mentor program and activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience.You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.
When you have completed the Extended Foundation program, and met the faculty progression requirements, you will be guaranteed a place in the first year of your bachelor degree.
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What to expect
Real-world facilities
Extended Foundation is taught at QUT International College which is located at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus. This is where you will spend most of your time going to classes and getting to know other international students. You will also receive a QUT student ID card so you can access all of QUT's outstanding facilities, and enjoy a fun and exciting university experience right from the start.
Progression to your related bachelor course
Progression requirements from Extended Foundation into QUT bachelor degrees are different depending on your chosen bachelor program.
To see these progression requirements, please refer to the requirements tab for your chosen bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.
Foundation streams
There are three foundation streams to choose from, each with 10 units and a learning forum component.
You will be allocated to the stream based on your selected bachelor degree and progression requirements (i.e. degree pre-requisites). For example, students who will be studying Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be allocated to a stream where they will study mathematics and science, and a Bachelor of Creative Industries student will be learning about creative design and creative practice.
Course dates
We have 3 start dates a year. Find out more about our course start dates.
Details and units
Requirements
- OP
- 20
- Selection
rank - 62
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.
Don't have an OP or selection rank?
- Course code
- QC09
- CRICOS code
- 050167G
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- Kelvin Grove
- 1 years full-time
- February
- OP Guarantee
- No
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Guide to entry thresholds
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2019.
- OP
- 20
- Rank
- 62
Minimum English language requirements
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
162 | 154 | 154 | 154 | 154 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
5.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
46 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
56 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021 fees
2021: $26,130 per course (120 credit points)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.