Macquarie University Foundation Studies
Course Information
There are three Foundation Studies programs: Commerce and Business Administration, Mass Communications and Information Technology.
The CRICOS Codes for University Foundation Studies:
055928G Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Commerce) 36 weeks
055929G Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Commerce) 52 weeks
055930C Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Information Technology) 36 weeks
055931B Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Information Technology) 52 weeks
055932A Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Mass Communication) 36 weeks
055933M Macquarie University Foundation Studies Course
(Mass Communication) 52 weeks
Macquarie University Foundation Studies prepare students for entry into the first year of a bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus. The program is suitable for students who have not completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12. Students study preparatory subjects in a small, supportive environment and have access to some of Macquarie City’s best academic staff. Once qualified, students articulate into a Bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus.
Macquarie City Campus offers a 36 week or 52 week Macquarie University Foundation Studies course depending on a student high school results. This qualification is made up of a number of core units and a select range of elective units.
Location: City (Sydney)
Intake: March, July, November
Entry into Bachelor degree
On successful completion of Macquarie University Foundation Studies, students can articulate into a bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus. Students who pass foundation studies, but do not gain admission into a bachelor degree can apply to study an SIBT diploma either at the North Ryde or Wynyard Green Campus.
Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements: Students are required to successfully complete Year 11, or its equivalent, for entry into Macquarie University Foundation Studies. The following is a guide to the minimum entry requirements for different countries. Click here
Please note: it is a guide only and each application will be assessed on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 in each band
Suggested Programs of Study
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure - COMMERCE AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
| Code |
Subject |
| CORE |
6 units to be completed |
| FSTP002 |
Accounting (BUS100) |
| FSTP003 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT100 |
| FSTP004 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT200 |
| FSTP005 |
Economics (BUS103) |
| FSTP006 |
Mathematics (BUS104) |
| FSTP008 |
Introduction to Computing (BUS107) |
| Elective |
Select 2 units from below |
| FSTP009 |
Management (BUS108) |
| FSTP019 |
Mass Communication I (COM104) |
| FSTP017 |
Programming (COMP101) |
| FSTP015 |
Information Design (COMP100) |
| FSTP010 |
Marketing (BUS109) |
| FSTP007 |
Statistics (BUS105) |
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure – MASS COMMUNICATIONS
| Code |
Subject |
| CORE |
6 units to be completed |
| FSTP003 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT100 |
| FSTP004 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology CBIT200 |
| FSTP008 |
Introduction to Computing (BUS107) |
| FSTP019 |
Mass Communication I (COM104) |
| FSTP010 |
Marketing (BUS109) |
| FSTP015 |
Information Design (COMP100) |
| Elective |
Select 2 units from below |
| FSTP009 |
Management (BUS108) |
| FSTP002 |
Accounting (BUS100) |
| FSTP005 |
Economics (BUS103) |
| FSTP007 |
Statistics (BUS105) |
| FSTP006 |
Mathematics (BUS104) |
Sample guide of Macquarie University Foundation Studies course structure – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
| Code |
Subject |
| CORE |
5 units to be completed |
| FSTP003 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology |
| FSTP004 |
Communication for Business & Information Technology |
| FSTP008 |
Introduction to Computing (BUS107) |
| FSTP010 |
Marketing (BUS109) |
| FSTP015 |
Information Design (COMP100) |
| Elective |
3 units from below |
| FSTP009 |
Management (BUS108) |
| FSTP015 |
Information Design |
| FSTP007 |
Statistics (BUS105) |
Entry into a Bachelor degree
Upon successful completion of Macquarie University Foundation Studies, students can articulate into a
Bachelor degree at Macquarie City Campus. Students
who pass Macquarie University Foundation Studies,
but do not gain admission into an undergraduate
degree can apply to study a SIBT Diploma either at the Macquarie City Campus or North Ryde.
Students must successfully complete all subjects and gain atleast an average of 75% for entrance into Commerce, Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration degrees.
PLEASE NOTE: The information in the above course templates is subject to change due to course availability, course fees and course timetabling.
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