Unilearn Foundation Programme (UFP)
Course Outline
Recognition
Contacts
Unilearn Foundation Programme Official Website
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Unilearn Foundation Program Outline
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Course Outline
The Unilearn Foundation Program is a high quality university pathway program with a number of special features:
- Accredited Australian Government program
- Professionally designed curriculum
- Quality teachers available from Australia
- Effective pathway to tertiary education
- Recognised by 27 Australian Universities
The Unilearn Foundation Program is designed specifically to provide international students, who have not completed secondary school in Australia, with the necessary training and preparation to successfully undertake university level studies at an Australian university.
Why Choose to Study the Unilearn Foundation Program?
- Queensland Government owned program;
- A very reputable qualification;
- Leads to world recognised university qualifications;
- The opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of Australian university expectations before you leave home;
- An introduction to the Australian way of life and the skills needed to live and study abroad;
- An opportunity to strengthen your English language skills;
- Improves independent study skills.
- Familiarity with teaching methods used by teachers in Australia;
Course Structure
Unilearn Foundation Program consists of:
- 30817QLD Certificate II in Business Studies (Bridging)
- 30818QLD Certificate III in Business Studies
- 30819QLD Certificate IV in Business Studies (Extension)
Certificate II, Certificate III and Certificate IV
- Each level is approximately 12 weeks in duration with only a short break between each level.
- Students can commence Level II at IELTS 4.5 and should reach IELTS 5.5 - 6.5 by completion of the course.
- It is recommended that students sit for an IELTS test early in certificate IV.
- Each level consists of approximately 240 hours of face-to-face teaching time and a recommended additional 120 hours of independent study time.
Completion of the Unilearn Foundation Program
Upon successful completion of all of the Levels of the Unilearn Foundation Program, a Certificate registered under the Australian Qualifications Framework will be issued by a Government approved Registered Training Provider, and students will be able to apply to universities for entry to Bachelor Degree courses.
Minimum Academic Requirements for Entry
For entry to the Unilearn Foundation Program, students must have an English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 4.5 to 5.0.
Students without an official IELTS result of 4.5 or higher will need to complete an English language pre-course before entry into the program.Teachers
The Unilearn Foundation Program is taught only by teachers whose first language is English, many of whom are Australians. The teachers in the program possess approved teaching qualifications and suitable subject experience. Maximum class size is 25 students to allow for individual support from the teacher and student involvement in learning activities.
Recognition
Unilearn Foundation Program Certificate IV is recognised by many of Australia’s best universities. A minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
score of 6.0 is prerequisite for entry to a Bachelor’s degree at most universities.
Australian Catholic University
Bond University
Central Queensland University
Charles Darwin University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
Flinders University
Griffith University
James Cook University
La Trobe University
Macquarie University
Queensland University of Technology
Southern Cross University
Swinburne University
The University of Canberra
The University of Southern Queensland
The University of Tasmania
University of Ballarat
University of South Australia
University of Sunshine Coast
University of Western Sydney
Victoria University
Wollongong University
University of Adelaide (Bradford College)
University of Technology Sydney
Delivery Partners
Unilearn Foundation Program is delivered by selected quality partners in the following locations:
China:
- Aoji Enrolment Centre of International Education Co. Ltd.
- Jiangsu College for International Education (JCIE)
- XJU-EQI Project
Contacts
Contact EQI to find out more information about International Projects.
PostUnilearn Foundation Program
International Projects Unit
Education Queensland International
PO Box 15050
City East, QLD 4002
Australia
Phone+61 7 3237 9974
Fax+61 7 3224 6973
Email International Projects @ DETA
Last updated 02 March 2011
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