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Standard Program

University Foundation Studies prepares you for study in a university environment. On successful completion you can gain direct entry into the first year of the equivalent Bachelor Degree program at UWS.

Program Details

CRICOS Code 016665E

The Standard Program (Two Semester) is designed to be completed in eight months, or 36 weeks. The program includes orientation, teaching, study and examination weeks.

Each semester is 18 weeks, with approximately 24 hours teaching or in-class work each week.

Your choice of study specialisation is your link to your preferred university undergraduate program. For more information on subject lists and descriptions click on the links below.

Each subject is assessed through a combination of continual assessment, mid semester and final examinations. In general, for subjects studied over two semesters, the weighting of the assessment is greater in second semester and on the final examinations. Details for each subject are contained in the individual subject outlines.
The intake for the two semester program is in March, June and October. Entry in October for Arts and Science is possible, though not advised due to the lack of mid-year entry for many, but not all, Science, Arts and Nursing courses at UWS. For more information visit the Dates section of our website.

You will need to satisfy both requirements below.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have completed certain entry requirements you may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, reducing the duration of your course. Applications for advanced standing should be submitted along with the initial application into the University Foundation Studies program.

CRICOS registered

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) licenses UWSCollege as its agent to manage and teach its Academic programs. UWSCollege Foundation Studies meets the requirements for Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students providing an academic preparation for those seeking entry to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent.