La Trobe University Sydney Campus (LTUSC)
La Trobe University Sydney Campus (LTUSC)

255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Foundation Studies (LFS0) (085026J)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

This course is a pathway to a Diploma or Bachelor program at La Trobe University Sydney Campus. The Foundation Studies Program is a university preparatory course, which focuses on building the language and study skills required to succeed at university.

Taught by a team of highly qualified teachers with specialist expertise in helping international students adapt to tertiary studies in Australia, students will learn academic fundamentals while building their confidence in a caring and supportive environment.

Successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program can lead to direct entry into diploma or bachelor program at La Trobe University Sydney Campus. The career options upon completion of a bachelor program are extensive.

Students who pass all required subjects are guaranteed an entry into either:

  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Information Technology

Students who pass all Level 2 subjects and achieve an overall grade of 65 percent - with an overall grade of at least 60 percent in Academic Study Skills 2 - will be eligible for direct entry into the following degrees.

  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of International Business
  • Bachelor of Information Technology

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

February 5, 2025

Submission deadline

May 23, 2025

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

February 5, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

February 5, 2025

Submission deadline

December 3, 2025

Open date

July 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

8 month college certificate

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$27272 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Degree Package Fee: $1,000 (one time)
Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $627 per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee: $350 per year
Enrolment Fee: $200 (one time)