Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for their University studies. Successful completion of the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide you with a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University. To find out more about the minimum Foundation Studies grade point average required for your preferred degree see the entry requirements document*.
*Entry requirements may be subject to quotas and additional criteria for entry in some courses. See the relevant course page for more information. Please see here for more information on transferring to La Trobe University.
Fees
| Year | International Student |
|
2019 |
A$21,800 |
Subjects
Students will complete 4 subjects in the first trimester and 4 subjects in the second trimester. Students will also undertake independent learning throughout the course to develop learning and research skills in preparation for university.
Trimester 1
- Academic Communication 1
- Advanced Maths 1
- Physics 1
- Essential Maths 1
- Independent learning 1
Trimester 2
- Academic Communication 2
- Advanced Maths 2
- Physics 2
- Essential Maths 2
- Independent learning 2
Entry into 1st Year of
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Popular careers for graduates
- Computer Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Database Administrator
- System Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Game Developer
- Multimedia Designer
- Technical Illustrator
- Graphic Designer
- Graphics Programmer
- Software Quality Assurance Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical and Electronics Engineer
- Electronics Assembler
- Industrial Designer
- Mining Engineer
- Geological Engineer
- Power Station Operator
- Urban and Land Use Planner
- Microelectronic Circuit Designer
- Robotics and Biomedical Engineer
More programs
- English Programs
- English for Further Studies
- General English
- Foundation Programs
- Foundation Studies for Business, IT and Humanities
- Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science
- Foundation Studies for Health and Life Sciences
- Undergraduate Programs
- Diploma of Bioscience
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Health Sciences
- Diploma of IT
- Diploma of Media and Communication
- Diploma of Psychology
- Postgraduate Programs
- Postgraduate Enabling Program - Business
- Postgraduate Enabling Program - IT