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Foundation Studies
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Bridging and tertiary preparation
Foundation Studies aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed at undergraduate level at ACU. Depending on your previous education experience, you could complete an Accelerated (1-semester) or Full Progr […]
Full time
Course Fee
CSP/$ACU will cover the full cost of your Foundation Studies course fees. (1st year contribution)
Australian Catholic University - Online
Start Date
Mar 2026
Duration

1/2-1 years Full time | An accelerated program (1 semester) may be available to applicants who have completed year 12 and received an ATAR.

Offer Rounds
Course outline

Foundation Studies offers a pathway into ACU undergraduate courses. This pathway is for students who have not achieved a Year 12 qualification or international equivalent or reached a sufficient ATAR. Study options include on-campus in Blacktown or Melbourne or fully online from anywhere in Australia. Foundation Studies will act as a pathway to degrees at any of our campuses.

Foundation Studies aims to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed at undergraduate level at ACU. Depending on your previous education experience, you could complete an Accelerated (1-semester) or Full Program (2-semesters) map.

Throughout the program, you will gain familiarity with ACUs facilities, resources, and systems, while also developing a strong understanding of the academic expectations and assessment methods associated with undergraduate study. Classes are designed to offer a highly supportive learning environment.

Upon successful completion of Foundation Studies, students will be guaranteed entry into ACU undergraduate courses provided they satisfy entry requirements. International students will also be required to reach an English language level in accordance with the course they wish to enter. 

For more information visit: https://www.acu.edu.au/course/foundation-studies

Australian Catholic University

Fee notes

Average first year fee. Indicative only; subject to passage of legislation.

Other requirements

International applicants must have a minimum English language proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 with no individual band less than 5, or equivalent. Applicants whose intended undergraduate degree requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 7.0 or above, must have a minimum English proficiency level of IELTS 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent OR at least one full-time year of study of an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher.

Admissions Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must:

– be 18 years or over by the census date of the first relevant study period of enrolment

Prerequisites

Applicant must be 18

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

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