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International Foundation Studies Program
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pathway to undergraduate (Foundation)
CRICOS: 00300K
The International Foundation Studies Program (FSP) has been developed to meet the needs of students who have a desire to advance their educational knowledge and skills in preparation for entry to university. Core and academic elective content develops theoretical proficiencies, skills and competencies as well as entrepreneurial enterprise, and leadership and team skills to equip students with the pedagogical constructs required for study at tertiary level. In addition to these academic and social foundations, students are also equipped with ongoing cultural orientation to Australia and the Northern Territories. The Program is also designed to allow students to experience a focused study in an area of special interest or in specific disciplines that will better prepare them to study across the various sectors of their selected university course. It also helps students set and articulate goals and improve their self-management capabilities and confidence.
Structure
The information provided for this course was valid for the final year of enrolment. Students continuing in this course may find there have been some changes to the unit availability. Students should, in the first instance, refer to the recommended study plan in the newest version of this course to make their unit selection for the current year.Every re-enrolling student will be able to complete their current course of study. As a continuing student you should always consider transferring to the newest course version to enable you to take advantage of new and exciting changes to university programs. Students electing not to transfer should refer to the transitional arrangements where provided.If you have any queries, or concerns about your course progression you would like clarified, please contact Student Central on freecall 1800 061 963 or student.central@cdu.edu.au. A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.All units are scheduled for seven contact hours per week over a 13 week teaching semester giving a total of 728 class contact hours in a two semester course. The three core units (FSP001, FSP002 and FSP003) are offered every semester. Other units are offered every second semester so that students have access to all units in a two semester course. At least one mathematics unit selected from FSP010 Foundation Mathematics with Calculus or FSP011 Foundation Mathematics with Statistics must also be taken.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(3 units)30cpCore units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below. FSP001 Foundation English AFSP002 Foundation English BFSP003 Foundation English C Specialist Elective Units(5 units)50cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 50 credit points selected from the units listed below.At least one Mathematics unit from either FSP010 or FSP011 must be included.FSP005 Foundation AccountingFSP006 Foundation EconomicsFSP007 Foundation Marketing and TourismFSP008 Foundation DesignFSP009 Foundation Media StudiesFSP010 Foundation Mathematics with CalculusFSP011 Foundation Mathematics with StatisticsFSP012 Foundation Health StudiesFSP013 Foundation ChemistryFSP014 Foundation Physics 80cpTotal Credit Points
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Year 11, Australian Secondary Schools.
