Program Overview

The Foundation Studies program is equivalent to Year 12 and prepares you for entry into first year degree studies.

Course Structure
In your Foundation Studies program, you’ll study four subjects in each of your two trimesters. You’ll also undertake independent learning to develop learning and research skills to prepare you for university.

Leading to: Bachelor of Arts

Shape your own future and pursue your passion

Get the flexibility, choice and support you need to turn what you’re passionate about into a rewarding career.

• Expand your opportunities with an array of around 50 majors and minors from humanities, social sciences, business, health and science.
• Gain real-world experience through an industry-placement at organisations like SBS Radio and the United Nations of Australia.
• We’re ranked in the world’s top 150 for linguistics and sociology, and the top 250 for politics.
• With StudyFlex, you have the opportunity to learn both online and on-campus.
• Studying regionally? You’ll benefit from enhanced online support services, local work placement opportunities and industry network connections with our Regional Connect program.

Major: Psychological Science

Discover psychology using a scientific approach. In this fascinating major, you’ll deepen your understanding of how people think, behave and relate to one another. Expand your understanding of psychological health and illness, while learning how to assess psychological functioning in individuals.

Explore how culture and society can shape our experiences and health choices. You’ll investigate how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are influenced by other people and you’ll learn how to use statistical techniques to understand the differences between groups of people.

Investigate a range of evidence-based psychological interventions and develop your research skills by conducting an in-depth investigation into an area of psychology. Throughout your studies, you’ll build practical skills in analysis, evaluation and communication. Learn how to apply psychological theory and research to real-world individuals and their communities.