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Swinburne Foundation Program (8 months)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Students will develop fundamental academic skills, critical thinking abilities, researching and writing skills, as well as Maths and Information Technology (IT) knowledge.

Career opportunities

Depending on the bachelor course and major, students can find employment in their specific field or start their own business.

Aims and objectives

1. Demonstrate appropriate English language skills in core areas of learning including reading, writing, oral communications and numeracy

2. Independently review and evaluate research from a wide range of sources to make informed decisions

3. Develop solutions to problems in local and international contexts integrating core skills and applying flexibility, critical thinking and cultural sensitivity

4. Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and academic integrity for learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others

5. Select and employ a range of technology to enhance knowledge and practical expertise in subject areas

Which department am I in?

Swinburne University of Technology

CRICOS

113264C

Study options

Full Time (8 Months)

Tuition fees
A$29,450.00 (16,37,476) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2025

Venue

Swinburne University of Technology

Hawthorn Campus,

John Street,

HAWTHORN,

Victoria,

3122, MELBOURNE, Australia

Full Time (8 Months)

Tuition fees
A$29,450.00 (16,37,476) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2025

Venue

Swinburne University of Technology

Hawthorn Campus,

John Street,

HAWTHORN,

Victoria,

3122, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Successful completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent overseas qualification

Access your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirement:

IELTS (Academic Module): overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0

Swinburne English for Academic Purpose course: EAP 4 Upper Intermediate with overall 65% and all skills 60% or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne is one of the world’s top young universities, offering industry-aligned courses taught by teachers who are experts in their field.

  • Ranked #24 in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
  • Top 250 universities in the world by the THEWU rankings(2024)
  • Ranked #142 in US News Best Global Universities (2024-25)
  • 5-stars for teacher- student ratio & overall experience