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Foundation Studies - Education, Arts and Communication Stream, Leading to Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography and the Environment Kaplan Group - The University of Newcastle College of International Education Kaplan Group - The University of Newcastle College of International Education, Australia

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AUD 28640

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. It provides access to over a hundred undergraduate degrees offered by the University of Newcastle. This streamed Foundation program will also help to increase your English and academic skills, making sure you are undergraduate study ready.


Program Structure
Four core courses

  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
  • IT for Academic Studies
  • Australian Studies

Education, Arts and Communication Stream (Program Plans for Tri 1, Tri 2 and Tri 3)

  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
  • Legal Studies
  • Introductory Mathematics


Leading to: Bachelor of Arts (Human Geography and the Environment)
Forge your own path by choosing from 20 majors and minors and hundreds of courses in the arts and humanities. If you're hungry for knowledge, an arts degree will allow you to turn your interests into a meaningful career.

Study a range of courses to better understand and appreciate the world around you, and what it means to be human. Explore ideas, theories and records of the human experience. Learn about society, culture, history, language, media, politics and more.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2025, Jun 2025, Oct 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XI Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    28640

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

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

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    CIE Program Scholarships

    • Up to 20% tuition fee reduction on all CIE programs; amount varies on applicant’s background, e.g. high school grades.


    Excellence Scholarships* - A$10,000/year
    Available to students from the following regions once progressed to their University degree:
    Africa, ASEAN, South Asia, or based Onshore (any nationality).
    OR

    International Excellence Scholarships* - A$15,000/year           
    Available to students once progressed into specific:

    • IT & Computer Science programs
    • Management, Accounting and Finance programs


    Eligibility:
    To be eligible for all Excellence scholarships:

    • Foundation Studies and Express Preparation Program students need to achieve an average mark of 67%;
    • Degree Transfer and Degree Transfer Extended students need to achieve an average mark of 50%; and
    • Pre-Master’s students will need to achieve a Credit average when progressing into their University degrees.


    Rest of the World Scholarship – 10% off tuition fees/year

    • Students who do not meet the above eligibility requirements but have met the minimum progression requirements will get 10% tuition fee reduction per year –worth up to A$17,575 over 4 years.

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