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A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. 
Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills and prepare you for studying at university. We support you with personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW. 

What is Foundation Studies Standard Plus Program?
A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. The 12-month Standard Plus Program covers the same material as Standard, with a few extra subjects that suit your stream, such as Business Studies and Critical Skills and Collaboration. This program gives you more time to build your knowledge, skills and confidence before starting university.

Our programs are designed to suit different academic and English skill levels, so you get the support you need from start to finish. This includes personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW, plus you’ll choose a specific learning stream that aligns with your degree.

Who is this program for?
The Foundation Studies Standard Plus Program has been designed specifically for international students who have completed Year 11 with good general results but need support in building crucial English and critical thinking skills needed for university. If you haven’t met the entry requirements for the Standard Program, try this program or the Extended Program.  

As a pre-university program, you can select the stream that best aligns with your chosen degree, so your learning is more tailored. By participating in lectures and tutorials, you’ll have the chance to improve your English and presentation skills in a supported environment that will prepare you for your degree.

Why study with UNSW Global?

Commerce Stream
Make it your business to be the best. The Commerce stream is designed for students planning on studying a degree in Business, Accounting, Economics and Arts.

Leading to: Bachelor of Commerce
UNSW's Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is an innovative business degree that has been designed alongside industry to ensure you are one of Australia's most employable graduates. You’ll undertake a range of experiences that are unique to UNSW's BCom, learning in the classroom, and the boardroom.

From your first year, you'll understand business essentials and begin building a portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers. You'll build your expertise by specialising in a major and build your skills through guaranteed industry learning experiences.

Major: Financial Technology (FinTech)
In the past few years, financial technology has been a hot topic at industry conferences both in Australia and worldwide. This major will get you in on the ground floor of this rapidly evolving area. When you study FinTech, you’ll learn about these innovative technologies, as you also also learn the foundations of problem-solving for business success – setting you up with a set of skills that you can adapt in diverse roles and industries.