Quality assurance
The University of Western Australia Foundation Programs (UWAFP) meet the requirements for Foundation Programs which have been registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students providing an academic preparation for seeking entry to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent.
Quick facts
- Mode of study: Full time, on campus
- Compulsory online and/or work-based training, placements, other community-based learning, collaborative research training arrangements: Not applicable
- Award: On completion, a Certificate of Completion is issued
- Tuition fees: From AU$25,500. For more information, view our UWA Foundation Program course fees
- Start: January or July (Standard and Extended), April or October (Advanced)
- Assessment: A combination of coursework assessment and final examinations
- Duration in weeks: 52 (Standard), 40 (Advanced) or 78 (Extended)
- Entry requirements: See our entry requirements page
About this program
A supportive stepping-stone to undergraduate year one
The UWA Foundation Program provides international students with a supportive stepping stone to the first year of a Bachelor degree at the University of Western Australia. The program brings together the collective expertise, experience and passion for education held by UWA and Taylors College Perth.
Expert teaching and effective preparation
Supportive and experienced teaching staff help you develop your skills and abilities. You will study independently, work in groups, learn to lead, carry out research and deliver presentations. These are all essential ingredients for success at UWA.
Keeping you on track for success
Throughout the program, your academic achievement will be carefully monitored, and you’ll be given regular feedback on your progress. Every UWAFP unit is made up of coursework (50%) and a final examination (50%).
Flexible study options
Depending on your life plans, academic level and preferred degree subject, the UWA Foundation Program offers advanced, standard and extended options to suit your individual needs.
The foundation for your future
Foundation Program student, Shirley from Vietnam, wants to be a teacher in the future. Her journey starts with our Foundation Program.
Three course options
Standard
| Intakes |
January and July |
| Course length |
52 weeks (includes holidays) |
| Study units |
11 |
| English units (total) |
4 |
| Total units |
15 |
Advanced
| Intakes |
April and October |
| Course length |
40 weeks (includes holidays) |
| Study units |
11 |
| English units (total) |
4 |
| Total units |
15 |
Extended
| Intakes |
January and July |
| Course length |
78 weeks (includes holidays) |
| Study units |
17 |
| English units (total) |
8 |
| Total units |
25 |
Subjects
View the UWA Foundation Program subjects units.
Recommended units
Your choice of subjects for Foundation Program are dependent on the degree program you want to progress to at the University of Western Australia. Here are the recommended units of study for the UWAFP Standard, Advanced and Extended programs based on your intended degree at UWA:
Compulsory units
| UWA Degree |
Compulsory unit |
| Arts (including Humanities and Communication and Media Studies) |
All English units
|
| Biomedical Science |
All English Units
Mathematics
(May need additional Chemistry or Biology units)
|
| Commerce |
All English units
Mathematics
|
| Science* |
All English units
Mathematics
|
| Science (Engineering Science) |
All English units
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
|
| Haven't decided yet? |
All English units
Please highlight and UWA degree major that may be of interest to you and we will confirm if an prerequisite may exist
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Recommended subject areas
| UWA Degree |
Recommended subject areas |
| Arts (including Humanities and Communication and Media Studies) |
Geography
History
Media and Communication
Linguistics
|
| Biomedical Science |
Chemistry
Biology and Human Biology
|
| Commerce |
Accounting
Economics
Marketing
|
| Science* |
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Human Biology
|
| Science (Engineering Science) |
Computer Science |
| Haven't decided yet? |
Select units from subject areas that you may find of particular interest or suit your career pathway |
Other subject areas to consider
| UWA Degree |
Other subject area to consider |
| Arts (including Humanities and Communication and Media Studies) |
Mathematics
Marketing
|
| Commerce |
Computer Science |
| Science* |
Geography |
| Science (Engineering Science) |
Biology |
| Haven't decided yet? |
- |
*Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics majors have additional prerequisites
Sample unit enrolment: Standard UWAFP student
This example is for a student interested in studying Commerce at UWA:
| Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
| EL1A: Fundamentals of Academic English |
EL2: Information and Cultural Literacy |
EL3: Advanced Research A |
EL4: Advanced Research B |
| EL1B: Fundamentals of Academic English |
MA2: Predictive Mathematics |
MA3: Mathematical Modelling |
MA4: Calculus |
| MA1: Mathematical Techniques |
AC2: Financial Accounting – The Accounting Records |
EC2: Organisation of Markets |
MK3: Developing Products and Promotions Strategy |
| AC1: Financial Accounting – Classification and Presentation |
EC1: How Markets Work |
MK1: Marketing Management |
MC1: Print Media and Advertising |
Key = Compulsory units / Elective units
Employability Skills units (compulsory)
Learn more about our Employability Skills (ESK) units that are provided for all Foundation Program students.
Top Scholars program
This Program identifies six academically able students each year early in their Foundation Program and provides them with the opportunity to study an appropriate Level 1 UWA unit concurrently with the balance of their UWAFP studies.
This Program applies to all students entering the UWAFP. Students are eligible to enter if, during their first one or two terms of study, they:
- achieve an overall average of 80% or more;
- achieve an average of 55% or more in all English units;
- are formally recommended by a College Faculty;
- are subsequently selected by the Director of Academic Programs.
One student from each of the three College Departments (English/Humanities, Maths/Science, Business/IT) will be selected.
The two UWA intakes per year will enable six students to access this opportunity annually.
Assessment
Learn more about how you will be assessed throughout your studies.
Dedicated and experienced teaching staff help you develop your skills and abilities
The UWA Foundation Program is a supportive stepping-stone to the first year of a Bachelor degree at UWA
Course name: University of Western Australia Foundation Program (Standard). CRICOS Course Code: 081999K.
Course name: University of Western Australia Foundation Program (Advanced). CRICOS Course Code: 081997A.
Course name: University of Western Australia Foundation Program (Extended). CRICOS Course Code: 081998M.
Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited trading as Taylors College. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E.