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Pathway

Standard Foundation Program

Australia

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What will I learn?

Summary

The Standard Foundation Program is designed to set you up for success for when you transition to your dream Macquarie bachelor degree. It's suitable if you've completed Year 11 or equivalent studies and have almost reached university entry requirements but still need to improve your academic literacy and study skills.

Successful completion of the program allows you to progress to the first year of a wide range of Macquarie bachelor degrees, providing you meet the entry requirements. The program is run over four seven-week terms, where you'll study two units per term.

Key features

Acquire key capabilities to succeed in your studies

Undertake teaching and learning activities that will help you improve your academic knowledge and study skills. Articulate into a wide range of Macquarie degrees

Successfully complete the program and continue your studies in one of our many bachelor degrees. Enjoy small class sizes and extra support

Study in small classes and get personalised support from our highly qualified and experienced teachers. Be future-ready with key digital and STEM-focused skills

Undertake units that will develop your digital and STEM-focused skills, and gain capabilities relevant to a range of study areas.

Which department am I in?

Macquarie University College

CRICOS

085296J

Study options

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$28,400.00 (US$ 18,716) per year
Accommodation- Studio room- 375–500 (Weekly Cost)

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

Start date

January 2026

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Full Time (.8 Years)

Tuition fees
A$29,700.00 (US$ 19,573) per year
Accommodation- Studio room- 375–500 (Weekly Cost)

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

Application deadline

10 February 2025, 14 July 2025, 23 September 2025

More details

Start date

October 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to a Macquarie University College pathway program, international students require the completion of either:

  • senior secondary studies equivalent to Australian Year 11 for admission to Standard Foundation

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic - IELTS of 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in each band, or equivalent
  • TOEFL iBT - 66 (Reading - 10; Writing - 16; Listening - 9; Speaking - 14)
  • PTE Academic - 45 minimum 41 in each band, or equivalent
  • Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 162 minimum 154 in each band, or equivalent
  • Occupational English Test (OET) - C in each band
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - 95 minimum 90 in each band, or equivalent

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

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  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
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  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs

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