UNSW Foundation Studies

Your pathway to a UNSW bachelor's degree

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Pathway to success

A Foundation Studies program is your supportive pathway to the first year of your UNSW degree. 

If you’ve just missed out on entry or need help to meet English and academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree, our range of Foundation Studies programs are for you.

Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills, prepare you for studying at university and once you successfully complete a Foundation Studies program, you have a guaranteed place at UNSW.

High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney High School Year 11/12 progresses to UNSW Foundation Studies Program progresses to First Year at UNSW Sydney
I chose UNSW College as it is a pathway to study at UNSW Sydney and has a great academic environment
Headshot of Foundation Studies Student Liam

Liam Liu

UNSW Foundation Studies

Flexible Entry Points

Our programs are tailored to different abilities so you can move at a pace that works for you.

Degree ready

A UNSW Foundation Studies program suits every career path. Program content has been developed in consultation with UNSW faculties so you will be prepared for your degree.

A supportive pathway

Enjoy a personalised learning experience with individual support from dedicated and experienced teachers.

  

Explore Areas of Study

Arts and Social Sciences

For degrees in: 

  • Arts 

  • Criminology 

  • Education 

  • International Studies 

  • Media 

  • Social Science

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Commerce or Actuarial Studies

For degrees in: 

  • Accounting  

  • Actuarial Studies  

  • Economics  

  • Finance  

  • International Business  

  • Marketing  

  • Some Law degrees 

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Design & Architecture

For degrees in:

  • Architectural Studies 

  • Arts 

  • Construction Management & Property 

  • Design  

  • Fine Arts 

  • Industrial Design 

  • Interior or Landscape Architecture 

  • Media 

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Physical or Life Science

For degrees in:

  • Biomedical Sciences 

  • Engineering 

  • Medical Science 

  • Medicine  

  • Psychology 

  • Science 

  • Technology

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UNSW Foundation Studies helped me understand how lectures are taught in Australia
Maria Andreanna Santos Foundation Studies student from the Philippines

Maria

UNSW Foundation Studies