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Foundation Studies - Education, Arts and Communication Stream, Leading to Bachelor of Social Science - Human Geography and the Environment
Kaplan Group - The University of Newcastle College of International Education, Australia
AUD 28640
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
5.5
IELTS
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 Social Science (Human Geography and the Environment)
Social Science will empower you to gain a qualification that leads to rewarding careers in diverse fields. This degree will see you develop cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness and a solid understanding of the systems that define our world.
Social Science is the study of social relationships, structures and issues. Through core and elective courses, you will learn to analyse, challenge and gain insight into globally significant theories about:
- Gender
- Class
- Race
- Crime
- Illness and health
- Work
- Social justice
- Social organisation.
You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience. You will learn to apply the research methodologies of social science to the societies in which we exist.
Additional Information
Program Level Undergraduate Pathway
College/University Processing Time 2 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XI Higher Secondary Certificate.
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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
(AUD)
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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