Two formats of The Foundation Year Program:
- 40-week Standard Program
commencing in January and September.
- 30-week Accelerated Program
commencing in April. This program is particularly
designed for students with a high level English Language
proficiency and superior academic results.
Choosing Foundation Year
Subjects
Subjects from the list below are compulsory
for entry to undergraduate courses at The University
of Western Australia:
- English (Compulsory)
- Chemistry
- Music
- Computer Science
- Mathematics A
- Mathematics B
- Accounting
- Economics
- Geography
- Physics
Students entering the January or September intakes
must select 5 subjects while those entering the April
intake must study 4 or 5 subjects (if wishing to pursue
Engineering or Science) from the list above.
To complete the program, students have to take electives
subjects together with compulsory subjects.
Entry to student's chosen undergraduate degree is dependent
upon meeting minimum grades prescribed by the University
on the student's best 4 subjects. Grade
"D" in English is also required for
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Teaching Methods
and Learning Resources
The Foundation Year Program of UWA prepares students
for their university degree through a variety of teaching
methods including classes, tutorials, group work and
presentations. Subjects are supported by reference texts,
study guides and software packages. Students will be
provided a booklist prior to the commencement of the
course.
Assessment
Academic staff carefully monitor student achievement
and give regular feedback on their progress through
the program. Assessment comprises a mixture of coursework,
tests and examinations. Final assessment takes into
account coursework grades and examination results.
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