Intensive Open Foundation

• Overview
• Semester 2 courses

Overview

The Intensive Open Foundation program is a full-time program, and as such, it is recommended for people who don’t work or only work part-time. The program is offered at both the Newcastle (Callaghan) campus and the Central Coast (Ourimbah) campus, most classes are held during the day.

It is 40 unit program conducted over the course of a Semester 2 each year, during which you will study two 20 unit subjects. You will attend class for 10 hours per week and to successfully complete the program you would need to allocate a further 20 - 25 hours per week to preparation, assignments and out of class study. We encourage our students to attend a one-hour tutorial with their lecturer each fortnight, where you may take part in further discussion and you have the opportunity to re-visit topics you've had trouble with.

Exams take place during the University's formal examination period in November. Assessment is made up of 50% progressive assessment (assignments, essays and class tests) and 50% final exams. You will need to pass both 20 unit courses to pass the program.

Semester 2, 2012 courses

The table below outlines the Intensive Open Foundation program structure for Semester 2. Choose 40 units from these courses. For course descriptions and timetables, click on the Course Code.

To help with your selection check out the Faculty Recommendations.