The Program

NOTE: The International Foundation program will no longer be offered by the University of Newcastle beyond 2013. For international students requiring pathway to degree programs at the University of Newcastle, please visit the Newcastle International College (NIC) website.

How does it work?

International Foundation is a one-year program consisting of 80 units of study (8 courses) over two semesters, with commencement in February or March each year.

Students study courses which relate to their preferred undergraduate degree program. They are placed into one of the four pathway programs: Health Sciences/Medicine, Engineering/Science/IT, Business/Law/Commerce or Education/Arts. All students enrol in two English for Tertiary Studies courses and six other preparatory courses.

Business, Law or Commerce

If you are interested in an undergraduate program in Business, Law or Commerce, your International Foundation may include the following courses:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Undergraduate Program in
English for Tertiary Studies I English for Tertiary Studies II Business
Mathematics I Mathematics II Commerce
Microeconomic Principles Introduction to Legal Studies Law (Combined Programs)
Business Principles Macroeconomic Principles
(OR)
Information Technology		  

Engineering, Science or Information Technology

If you are interested in an undergraduate program in Engineering, Science or Information Technology, your International Foundation may include the following courses:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Undergraduate Program in
English for Tertiary Studies I English for Tertiary Studies II Computer Science
Advanced Mathematics I
[OR]
Mathematics I		 Advanced Mathematics II
[OR]
Mathematics II		 Construction Management (Building)
Physics I Physics II Design (Architecture)
Chemistry I Chemistry II Engineering (all disciplines)
  Information Technology Environmental Science and Management
Design Drawing Design in Society Information Technology
Cultural Studies I  Cultural Studies II  Mathematics
Studies in Interaction   Psychology
    Science
    Surveying

Health Studies

If you are interested in an undergraduate program in Health Studies, your International Foundation may include the following courses:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Undergraduate Program in
English for Tertiary Studies I English for Tertiary Studies II Biomedical Science
Physics I/Chemistry I Physics II/Chemistry II Biotechnology
Introduction to Health Studies I Introduction to Health Studies II Medical Radiation Science
Mathematics I Mathematics II Medicine
Cultural Studies I Cultural Studies II Nursing
Studies in Interaction   Nutrition and Dietetics
    Occupational Therapy
    Physiotherapy

Education, Arts or Social Sciences

If you are interested in an undergraduate program in Education, Arts or Social Sciences, your International Foundation may include the following courses:

Semester 1 Semester 2 Undergraduate Program in
English for Tertiary Studies I English for Tertiary Studies II Arts
Cultural Studies I Cultural Studies II Communication
Mathematics I Mathematics II Development Studies
    Fine Art
Design Drawing Design in Society Music
Studies in Interaction Communications Social Science
Business Principles Introduction to Legal Studies Teaching/Arts
    Visual Communication Design