Intensive Open Foundation

Overview

The Intensive Open Foundation program is a full-time program, and as such, it is recommended for people who are not working or who only work part-time. The program is offered at both the Newcastle (Callaghan) campus and the Central Coast (Ourimbah) campus. All classes are held during the day.

It is a 40 unit program conducted in Semester 2 each year, during which you will study two 20 unit subjects. You will attend class for 12 hours per week and to successfully complete the program you will need to allocate a further 20 hours per week to preparation, assignments and out-of-class study.

Exams take place during the University's formal examination period in November. Assessment is made up of 50% progressive assessment (assignments, essays and class tests) and 50% final exams. You will need to pass both 20 unit courses to pass the program.

The table below summarises the key features of the Intensive Open Foundation program. Don't forget that you can attend an Information Session, too!

 Mode of study  Benefits  Duration of study  Average weekly workload

On-campus at Callaghan (Newcastle) or Ourimbah (Central Coast)

Suits students in the Newcastle, Hunter or Central Coast areas.

Fast-track 6 month program.

Note: As this is a full-time program, and all classes are held during business hours, we recommend students with full-time jobs consider our part-time programs.

Semester 2, from July to November.

Check the University semester dates here.

Total workload of 30-35 hours per week, including:

  • 10 hours of lectures and 2 hours of tutorials per week, spread across 3-5 weekdays, and
  • approx. 20 hours of out-of-class study and assignment preparation.

Weekly tasks may include:

  • attending lectures
  • participating in tutorials
  • doing weekly readings/exercises
  • completing assessment tasks
  • studying for exams

Semester 2, 2013 courses

The table below outlines the Intensive (full-time) Open Foundation program structure offered in Semester 2. Choose 20 units from these courses. For course descriptions, and timetables click on the Course Code.

Check out the Recommended courses for advice on which courses will provide the best preparation for specific undergraduate degree programs.

Course Code Course Name Campus Available Unit
EPHUMA303 Australian History Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPMATH302 Intermediate Mathematics Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPMANC320 Business Organisation and Management Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPHUMA304 Classical Studies Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPBIOL340 Conservation and Sustainability Ourimbah only 20
EPMATH303 Introductory Mathematics Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPGEOS301 Earth Science Callaghan only 20
EPHUMA306 English Literature and Film Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPHLTH370 Science for Nursing and Midwifery Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPHUMA311 Linguistics Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPHUMA307 Philosophy Callaghan only 20
EPPHYS308 Physics Callaghan only 20
EPMATH309 Extension Mathematics Callaghan only 20
EPHUMA310 Social Enquiry Callaghan/Ourimbah 20
EPARTS191
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EPARTS192		 Design in Society

Graphic Design Fundamentals		 Callaghan only 10

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Next: Selecting your courses

To find out more about what to consider when choosing your courses, move on to Selecting your courses.
 
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