Foundation Studies - Extended Intake Trinity College - The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne’s Trinity College offers a world-class Foundation Studies curriculum, designed to set you up for success at university. Our unique course structure ensures that you develop the skills you need to excel in your future University of Melbourne studies.

Upon completion of Trinity College Foundation Studies, you’ll be proficient at:

• Speaking in front of others
• Working in groups
• Developing an argument
• Being creative, constructive, analytical and critical.

The curriculum structure:

• Two compulsory core subjects
• Three elective subjects

This structure allows you to develop the core skills you need for future tertiary studies, while building complementary breadth in your knowledge and capabilities.

You’ll choose elective subjects based on your particular areas of study interests at the University of Melbourne. For example, certain electives, such as Mathematics 1 and science subjects are prerequisites for entry to some University of Melbourne courses. As such, you’d need to have prior knowledge of the subject if you’re planning further study in the field.

These intakes allow students from some countries to commence the program during their secondary schooling. They can replace the final year of schooling in their home country with Trinity College Foundation Studies.

Over the 20 weeks, students consolidate and develop their language skills and other curriculum areas to provide opportunity for success in the following Main intake program.

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