Course variations

Course summary

This program provides an opportunity for students who do not meet the rigorous entry requirement to a bachelor’s degree to upgrade their skills through a pre-university entry program. The objective of the foundation program is to provide an alternative pathway to tertiary education programs for students who are disadvantaged by their geographical location, family situation, education history or other circumstances. It equips students with the skills and capabilities to enter tertiary study. This program focuses on entry to undergraduate degrees in business, psychology and IT.

Program modules

The course of study is as follows: Human Perspective on World Geography, Communication across cultures, Introduction to Mathematics, Economics, English Fundamentals 1, Statistics, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Learning and Development, Introduction to Information Technology, English Fundamentals 2.

Entry requirement for international students

Students from India should have completed year 11 with 60 per cent average. Hong Kong students should have completed HKCEE form 5 with Grade C in four subjects. Japanese students should have completed Kotogakko 2 with 4.0 average. There are separate entry requirements for each country. They must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each macro-skill) or satisfactory completion of James Cook University English Language Preparatory Program level 2.

Qualification

Pathways to Undergraduate Foundation

Awarding body

James Cook University Singapore