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(Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation)

The Phoenix University Foundation Studies program is designed for Australian and international students at pre-undergraduate level who need a bridge between academic studies completed by the student and the academic requirements of Australian universities. The University Foundation Studies program is a Certificate IV course under the Australian Qualifications Framework. On successful completion of the Foundation Studies Program, students are eligible for direct entry at first year level to Murdoch University, Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and other universities of choice.

FLEXIBLE START DATES

Students who enrol in the Phoenix Foundation Studies program have a choice of starting in February, April, July or October.

Phoenix Academy is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and is registered under the Training Accreditation Council. Each course that Phoenix delivers is nationally recognised and accredited. This means that students who undertake the Foundation Studies Course (Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation) are eligible to enter any Australian university into Commerce, Liberal Arts or General Science disciplines.

EXEMPTIONS/CREDIT AT UNIVERSITY

Some advanced level students may be permitted to undertake some Diploma of Business units during their Foundation studies course. These Diploma units may be recognised as being equivalent to first year university units by Universities and advanced standing or credit will therefore be awarded.

ATTENDANCE

The Foundation Studies course is extremely intensive. It is very important that students attend all classes as 60% of the assessment weighting is attributed to in class work and class participation. Australian students who are unable to keep up with their study load and who are experiencing difficulties can negotiate to reduce their load to a part time one or to defer their studies.

FLEXIBLE MODES OF STUDIES

Students may apply for Recognised Prior Learning (rpl) when they enter the Foundation Studies course. This means that they may not have to complete all six units of study. Students may also opt to study part time and spread their 20-week course over 40 weeks and combine study with part time work.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Each week there is a Home Room period scheduled in the timetable. It is in the Home Room period that you will receive help with Study Skills Strategies as well as experiencing guest speakers from industry and universities. Many key Administrative staff at Phoenix are available to offer pastoral support and guidance to help you achieve your maximum potential. Please take advantage of this help. From time to time extra classes are conducted in Maths and Literacy Enrichment to assist those students who are having difficulty in these key areas.

SUBJECTS:

Communications 400

6 hours/week

Mathematics 400

4 hours/week

Information Systems 400

2 hours/week

Economics 400

4 hours/week

Critical Thinking

1 hours/week

ELECTIVES:

Accounting

4 hours/week

Biology

4 hours/week

Legal Framework

2 hours/week