The University of Sydney Foundation Program

Number of study periods: 2
Study period 1:

• 10 weeks
• 4 subjects

Study period 2:

• 20 weeks
• 6 subjects

Total hours in class per week: 30
Intake start dates: April, October

Note: you need a higher level of English for this program. View our entry requirements.

Please note subject offering is limited for the Intensive program. It is directed towards Science/Commerce degree students. All Intensive students must complete Mathematics A in their first study period regardless of degree choice.

University of Sydney Foundation Program - Standard Intensive. CRICOS Course Code: 036126M.

Number of semester: 3
Duration: 75 weeks
Intake start dates: February, August

The Extended Program consists of two parts:

Part 1:

• In the first 19 weeks you will study Extended English, and the Essential Computing Skills and Essential Student Skills Course, PLUS two subjects from Accounting A, Australian Studies A, Chemistry A, Economics A, Mathematics for Business A and Mathematics for Science A.

Part 2:

• At the end of the first 19 weeks you must pass Extended English and Australian Identity, and meet the academic requirements of the elective subjects to continue with the remaining 40 weeks of the program.

University of Sydney Extended Foundation Program. CRICOS Course Code: 048302A.

This program is taught over 1.5 semesters. There are 3 terms in total, of 10 weeks long. 

The program is tailored to meet your needs and prepare you as much as possible for your degree at the University of Sydney and is aimed at students requiring less English support.

• You will study 10 subjects in total over the 1.5 semesters.
• In your first term you study Academic English Skills and 3 academic subjects.
• In your final semester you study Academic English Skills and 5 academic subjects.
• The academic subjects are studied as majors and minors. A major is when you study both the A and B in a subject (e.g. Economics A and Economics B is a major). A minor is when you study only the A or only the B of a subject (e.g. Economics A and IT B would be 2 minors).
• You must study at least 3 majors and can then choose to study either 2 minors or a 4th major to make up your 8 academic subjects.
• Academic English Skills and at least 2 of the majors you study will be your core subjects. This means they are either pre-requisite subjects or subjects you are assumed to have knowledge and skills in for your chosen degree.

For example, a student with a Bachelor of Commerce offer could study 4 majors or 3 majors and 2 minors.

The subject selection guidelines provide further information on the core subjects for your degree and examples of some of the elective subjects you may choose from. These will vary depending on your degree, the number of students taking the subject, availability and whether B subjects can be studied at the same time as an A subject.

This program is taught over 3 semesters. There are 2 terms each semester and terms are 10 weeks long. You study the same subject for the full semester. 

The program is tailored to meet your needs and prepare you as much as possible for your degree at the University of Sydney. It is aimed at students requiring a little more support.

• You will study 12 subjects in total over the 3 semesters, 4 subjects in each semester.
• In your first semester you study Extended English Skills, Essential Study Skills, Mathematics and one academic subject.
• In your second and third semester, you study Academic English Skills and 3 academic subjects in each semester.
• The academic subjects are studied as majors and minors. A major is when you study both the A and B in a subject (e.g. Economics A and Economics B is a major). A minor is when you study only the A or only the B of a subject (e.g. Economics A and IT B would be 2 minors).
• To get the 3 majors you require to progress, you study A subjects in your first and second semester and B subjects in your final semester.
• Academic English Skills and at least 2 of the majors you study will be your core subjects. This means they are either pre-requisite subjects or subjects you are assumed to have knowledge and skills in for your chosen degree. 

For example, a student with a Bachelor of Commerce offer could study 4 majors or 3 majors and 2 minors.

The subject selection guidelines provide further information on the core subjects for your degree and examples of some of the elective subjects you may choose from. These will vary depending on your degree, the number of students taking the subject and availability.