Pathway Courses in Australia

Pathway is a program that bridges the differences in the systems and qualifications of prospective international students and the entry requirements of a university. Can be in the form of curriculum, values and language. While in the pathway program, students will learn basic knowledge in accordance with the chosen majors. In addition, students will also be trained to adjust. Because, it could be the style of teaching that they will get will be a lot different than what they have experienced.

Pathway helps you learn the language smoothly

What are the most common obstacles faced by prospective international students? The answer is Language. This mother tongue difference will be a lot of hassle. Especially if you are not accustomed to using English. It may be that you will find it difficult to follow the learning process. However, you must be able to understand what the lecturer is conveying, doing assignments, or talking with friends. Your shortcomings in mastering English will be eroded in the pathway program. For 2 years, you will turn into a student who is really ready to excel communication.

Adapt yourself! Who knows the type of lecturer is 100% different

Generally, classes in high school differ from university. Whether it’s from the way the teacher teaches, assessment or language used. In the past, sitting more and listening to the teacher tell stories, university life abroad is different. Who knows, later your campus will prioritize presentations and group work. Or, because one class is filled with many students, you must learn how to be notified by the lecturer. Well, this is what you will learn on the pathway. Between important is not important though. However, learning to adapt is a must.

Train your confident

Good preparation will certainly bring good results. You will be confident with the ability of language that has been stable. You also understand the new teaching and learning system. This confidence will make you better prepared to learn and compete.

More affordable

The 2 year pathway program and direct transfer to the University in the third year are very effective. Especially for matters of funds. Because the transfer student does not need to repeat from the first year. They will go directly to the third year like other regular students. Compared to 4 years at a university, 2 years at a pathway and 2 years at a university is very affordable.

Guaranteed transfer to the University of dreams

Due to the many gaps and differences, immediately passing the big campus entrance selection was hard. Coupled with mental culture preparation shock and language barrier. However, Pathway removes all of these restrictions. With the 4 advantages above, you can still go to dream university. What is clear, you will be at a more ready level than before. Your job is to choose the best pathway program.

Examples of institutions that offer pathways are:

CURTIN COLLEGE, PATHWAY TO CURTIN UNIVERSITY

Curtin College is located in Perth and offers pathway to Curtin University.

Program Duration Intake Fee
Commerce Diploma Stage 1 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct $24.600
Commerce Diploma Stage 2 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct $29.200
Health Science Diploma Stage 1 8-12 months Feb, Jun $24.600
Health Science Diploma Stage 2 12 months Feb $36.700
Engineering Diploma Stage 1 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct     $24.600
Engineering Diploma Stage 2 12 months Feb, Jun, Oct $35.200
Bult Environment Diploma Stage 1 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct     $24.600
Bult Environment Diploma Stage 2 8-12 months Feb, Jun             $30.200 – 23.700
Arts & Creative Industries Diploma Stage 1        8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct     $24.600
Arts & Creative Industries Diploma Stage 1        8-12 months Feb, Jun             $32.100
Information technology Diploma Stage 1 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct     $24.600
Information technology Diploma Stage 2 8-12 months Feb, Jun, Oct     $34.300

EDITH COWAN COLLEGE, PATHWAY TO EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

Edith Cowan College is the pathway to Edith Cowan University. Edith Cowan College provides pathway programs at the Joondalup Campus West ECU and an English program at the Mount Lawley Campus ECU. The ECC program is opened 3 times per year, in February, June and October. At present more than 700 Australian and international students have joined from all over the world.

The ECC 2020 program fees are:

Program Duration International students total program fees(AUD$)*
Diploma (Year 1) all streams 2 or 3 trimesters $23,000
Diploma of Commerce  2 or 3 trimesters $30,500
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 2) 2 or 3 trimesters $29,500
Diploma of Hotel Management (Year 2) 2 or 3 trimesters $30,500
Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) (Year 2) 2 or 3 trimesters $30,500
Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) 2 or 3 trimesters $27,800
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 2) 2 or 3 trimesters $31,300
Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) 1 semester $13,200

Academic English 2020 fees are:

English Programs Tuition fee
Academic English $450/week

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY COLLEGE, PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA

UTAS International Pathway College provides Foundation, International First Year Diplomas and Pre Masters courses as pathways to the University of Tasmania.

Foundation Studies Program:

Program Program length Start date End date 2020 Fees (AUD)
Fast-track 1 semester 24 February 2020 23 June 2020 18,000
Fast-track 1 semester 13 July 2020 10 November 2020 18,000
Fast-track 1 semester 2 November 2020 12 February 2021 18,000
Standard 2 semesters 28 October 2019 23 June 2020 19,900 (2019fee)
Standard 2 semesters 24 February 2020 10 November 2020 20,800
Standard 2 semesters 13 July 2020 12 February 2021 20,800
Standard 2 semesters 2 November 2020 22 June 2021 20,800
Extended 3 semesters 24 February 2020 12 February 2021 27,700
Extended 3 semesters 13 July 2020 22 June 2021 27,700
Extended 3 semesters 2 November 2020 9 November 2021 27,700

International First Year Diplomas

Program option Semester Intake Start and Finish dates 2020 Fees (AUD)
International First Year Diploma – Science Semester One 24 Feb 2020–10 Nov 2020 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Science Semester Two 13 Jul 2020–12 Feb 2021 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Science Summer Semester 2 November 2020–22 June 2021 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Engineering Semester Two 13 Jul 2020–12 Feb 2021 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Business Semester One 24 Feb 2020–10 Nov 2020 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Business Semester Two 13 Jul 2020–12 Feb 2021 $25,500
International First Year Diploma – Business Summer Semester 2 November 2020–22 June 2021 $25,500

Pre- Masters

Start Date End Date 2020 Fees ($AUD)
24 February 2020 (Semester One) 10 November 2020 26,000
13 July 2020 (Semester Two) 12 February 2021 26,000
2 November 2020 (Summer Semester)* 22 June 2021 26,000

QUT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, PATHWAY TO QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

QUT International College is a QUT pthway that offers English, Foundation, Diploma and University Certificate programs in Tertiary Preparation for Undergraduate Studies. Here are the details,

Program Intake Duration Biaya Persyaratan
Extended Foundation Feb 1 year $25,125 IELTS 5,5 & 5 in all bands
Foundation Intensive Program Feb, Jun, Oct 4 months $10,050 IELTS 6 & 5 in all bands
Standard Foundation Program Feb, Jun, Oct 8 months $20,100 IELTS 5,5 & 5 in all bands
Diploma (Business, Creative Industries, Engineering, Health Science, Nursing, Information Technology Feb, Jun 8-12 months $21,570 s.d $29,828 IELTS 5,5 & 5 in all bands
University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation for Undergraduate Studies Feb, Jul, Oct 13 week $10,050 IELTS 6, Reading & Writing 5,5 Listening Speaking 5

TAFE NSW

Besides English, TAFE NSW also offers Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree. Fields of study that can be chosen are:

  • Accounting
  • Aged Care
  • Agricultural (Rural Studies)
  • Animal Care
  • Applied Science
  • Aquaculture Studies
  • Architectural Studies
  • Aromatherapy
  • Automotive
  • Beauty Service
  • Building and Construction
  • Business Management
  • Children’s Services
  • Dental Studies
  • Design
  • Digital Media
  • Engineering Studies
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Testing
  • Equine Studies
  • Fashion Technology & Theatre Cosplay
  • Fine Arts
  • Hairdressing
  • Health Service
  • Horticulture
  • Hospitality
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Interpreting
  • Marine Engineering
  • Maritime Operations
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Massage Therapy
  • Media Studies
  • Motorsport
  • Music Studies
  • Nursing
  • Photoimaging
  • Real Estate Services
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Surveying
  • Telecommunications
  • Theatre
  • Tourism and Events
  • Translating

After completing the program at TAFE NSW, students are guaranteed to be able to enter TAFE NSW partner universities, including:

  • Australian Catholic University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • University of Technology Sydney

TAYLORS COLLEGE

Taylors College offers the Foundation Program as a pathway to the University of Sydney. The program includes several fields of study,:

  • Science/Engineering & IT/Health
  • Economics/Commerce
  • Arts/media
  • Music
  • Visual Arts & Design
  Fees Start Start University Requirements
Standard 40 week $34.300 Feb, Jul Mar, Jul SMA 2 65% in 4 subjects IELTS 5,0, no band less than 5,0
Extended 59 week $44.350 Feb, Aug Jul. Mar SMA 2 70-75% in 4 subjects IELTS 5,5, no band less than 5,5
Intensive 30 week $34.400 Apr, Oct Mar, Jul SMA 2 80-85% in 4 subjects IELTS 6,0, no band less than 5,5

SIBT, PATHWAY TO WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

The Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is the pathway to Western Sydney University with Foundation & Diploma programs.

Program Duration Intake 2019 fee(A$) Requirements
Foundation Program (Standard) 8 months Mar, Jul, Oct $23,000 IELTS 5.5 (min 5.0 in all bands)
        SMU 2,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Foundation Program (Extended) 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $31,275 IELTS 5.0 (min 5.0 in all bands)
        SMU 2,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Arts 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $26,960 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Business Administration 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $26,960 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Commerce 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $26,960 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Engineering 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $28,000 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Information Technology 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $27,000 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects
Diploma of Media & Communications 8 / 12 months Mar, Jul, Oct $26,960 IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
        SMU 3,  6,5 in 4 subjects

GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY PATHWAY

  Trimester Campus Intake Requirements Fees
Foundation 2 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 11 $22.000
Diploma of Arts & Communication 2-3 F Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $29.500
Diploma of Design 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $29.500
Diploma of Commerce 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $28.500
Diploma of Hotel Management 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $28.500
Associate Degree in Commerce & Business 1st year entry 4-6F 2nd year entry 2-3F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 1st year entry A$57,000 / 2nd year entry A$28,500
Diploma of Criminology & Criminal Justice 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $30.000
Diploma of Engineering 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $34.500
Diploma of Information Technology 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $29.500
Diploma of Science 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $33.000
Diploma of Health Care 2-3 F Gold Coast Feb, Jun   IELTS 6,5 (min 6,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $31.500
Diploma of Health Science 2-3 F Gold Coast Feb, Jun   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) SMA kelas 12 $33.500
Diploma of Social & Psychological Science 2-3 F Mt Gravatt Gold Coast Feb, Jun   IELTS 5,5 (min 5,0 in all bands) High school year 12 $27.500
Maters Qualifying Program 1F Mt Gravatt Feb, Jun, Oct   IELTS 6,0 (min 5,5 in all bands) Bachelor GPA 3,5 $13.250

TAYLORS PERTH

Taylors College Perth is a pathway to UWA that offers a Foundation and Diploma. The campus is located at the UWA Claremont campus. In 2018 almost 100% of Foundation and Diploma graduates successfully went to UWA.

UWA Foundation Program

  Standard Advanced Extended
Intake Jan, Jul Apr, Oct Jan, Jul
Durasi 40 weeks 30 weeks 20& 40 weeks
IELTS IELTS 5,5 (minimum all bands 5,0) IELTS 5,5 (minimum all bands 5,0) IELTS 5,5 (minimum all bands 5,0)
Academic SMA 11 70%-75% in 4 subjects SMA kelas 11 80%-85% in 4 subjects SMA kelas 11 65% in 4 subjects
Harga $25,500 $25,500 $35,274

UWA Diploma Program

  Pilih 2 subjek Intake Durasi Syarat Biaya
Diploma of Commerce Accounting Business Law Economics Professional Economics Finance HRM Marketing Management Feb Jun Oct 12 months 8 / 12 months 8 months   SMA kelas 12 75% in 4 subjects akademik IELTS 6,0 (minimum all bands 5,5) $30,000
Dploma of Science Anatomy & Human Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Data Science Computer Science Engineering Science Genetics Mathematics & Statistics Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Pharmacology Physics Quantitative Methods Feb Jun Oct 12 months 8 / 12 months 8 months   SMA kelas 12 75% in 4 subjects akademik IELTS 6,0 (minimum all bands 5,5) $31,340

Taylors College Perth English Programs

  Durasi Per Weeks Total 10 Weeks
AEP 10 weeks $520 $5.200

JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY PATHWAY

IELTS EAP HASIL DURASI
IELTS 5,0 EAP Level 2 IELTS 5,5 10 weeks
IELTS 5,5 EAP Level 3 IELTS 6,0 10 weeks
IELTS 6,0 EAP Level 4 IELTS 6,5 10 weeks
IELTS 6,5 EAP Level 5 IELTS 7,0 10 weeks

Foundation

  LOCATION INTAKE DURATION REQUIREMENT FEE
Foundation Townsville Juli 1 year SMA 11 $AUD20,000

The Diploma of Higher Education is a 1-year Diploma program in the form of introduction and learning of first-year Bachelor’s subjects at JCU. The following specialties can be chosen:

  • Business
  • Business Studies
  • Engineering Applied Science
  • General Studies
  • Health   
  • Information Technology
  • Science
  • Society & Culture
  LOCATION INTAKE DURATION REQUIREMENT FEE
Diploma of Higher Education Townsville Cairns Feb 1 year SMA 11 $AUD28,840

This Diploma program which consists of Engineering, Health, Science and Technology can deliver directly to the 2nd year of the JCU Bachelor program.

  LOCATION INTAKE DURATION REQUIREMENT FEE PATHWAY to
Diploma of Engineering Townsville   Feb, Jul 1 year SMA 12
IELTS 5,5 (min all bands 5,0)
$AUD29,200 Bachelor of Engineering: Civil, Electrical & Electronic, Electronic Systems & Internet of Things, Mechanical Engineering
Diploma of Health (Nursing Pathway) Cairns Oct 1 year SMA 12
IELTS 6,5 (min all bands 6,5)
$AUD28,200 Bachelor of Nursing Science
Diploma of Science Townsville Feb & Jul 1 year SMA 12
IELTS 5,5 (min all bands 5,0)
$AUD29,200 Bachelor of Science: Aquaculture Science & Technology, Earth Science, Marine Biology, Zoology & Ecology

NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

NIC is a pathway to the University of Newcastle that offers Foundation Program pathways to nearly 100 Bachelor programs including Medicine. And Diploma or the same as the first year of the university or graduates can continue to the 2nd year of Bachelor.

Program CRICOS Code Duration Total 2020 Program Fees (A$)
Foundation Programs
Foundation Program 089333K 2 or 3 trimesters $23,000
Extended Foundation Program 089334J 3 or 4 trimesters $27,550
Foundation Program for Medicine (FPM) 089335G 2 semesters $27,120
Diploma Programs (Standard Track and Fast Track)
Diploma of Business and Commerce 074637F 2 or 3 trimesters $25,040
Diploma of Engineering 074638E 2 or 3 trimesters $29,720
Diploma of Information Technology 074639D 2 or 3 trimesters $29,720
Diploma of Media and Communication 074640M 2 or 3 trimesters $25,760
Diploma of Medical Engineering 099140C 2 or 3 trimesters $29,720
Provisional Entry Program N/A 1 course (NNIC 1000 Communication and Literacy) to be completed in the first trimester $4,550
English Language program (delivered by the University of Newcastle’s English Language Centre) 2020 fees (A$)
10 week program $4,550

EYNESBURY, PATHWAY TO UoA & UNISA

Eynesbury College offers a pathway to UoA through the Eynesbury Foundation Studies Program, Eynesbury Diploma Programs, and Australia High School Years 10, 11, 12.

Program Duration Fees Requirements Intake
Standard Foundation Studies Programs

Progres ke tahun ke 1 Unisa
Business
Engineering
Science
Health Science
Humanities
8-10 months AUD 27.500 Equivalent Australian year 11
IELTS 5,5, min 5,0 in all bands
Jan, Apr, Oct
Extended Foundation Studies Programs

Progres ke tahun ke 1 Unisa
Tambahan course: Academic Writing, Research & Critical Enquiry
Mathematics
14 months AUD 35.200 Equivalent Australian year 11
IELTS 5,0, min 5,0 in all bands
Jan, Oct
1 Year Diploma of Business

Progres ke tahun ke 2 Unisa
Business 8 atau 12 months AUD 28.800 Equivalent Australian year 12
IELTS 5,5, min all bands5,0
Feb, Jun, Oct
2 Stage Diploma of Business Studies

Progres ke tahun ke 2 Unisa
Stage 1 8 atau 12 months AUD 23.000 Equivalent Australian year 11
IELTS 5,5 min all bands5,0
Feb, Jun, Oct
Stage 2 8 atau 12 months AUD 28.800 Diploma Stage 1 IELTS 5,5, min all bands5,0 Feb, Jun, Oct
1 Year Diploma of Computing & IT   Progres ke tahun ke 2 Unisa Computing & IT 8 atau 12 months AUD 30.400 Equivalent Australian year 12
IELTS 5,5, min all bands5,0
Feb, Jun, Oct
2 Stage Diploma of Computing & IT Studies   Progres ke tahun ke 2 Unisa Stage 1 8 atau 12 months AUD 23.000 Equivalent Australian year 11
IELTS 5,5 min all bands5,0
Feb, Jun, Oct
Stage 2 8 atau 12 months AUD 30.400 Diploma Stage 1 IELTS 5,5, min all bands5,0 Feb, Jun, Oct
1 Year Diploma of Engineering   Progres ke tahun ke 2 Unisa Engineering 8 atau 12 months AUD 33.600 Equivalent Australian year 12
IELTS 5,5, min all bands5,0
Feb, Jun, Oct
Eynesbury College Senior Secondary Year 10       Jan, Jul
Year 11       Jan, Jul
Year 12       Jan

LA TROBE COLLEGE, PATHWAY TO LA TROBE UNIVERSITY

Course Fees
General English A$450
English for Further Studies A$450
Foundation Studies for Business and Humanities A$22,900
Foundation Studies for Health and Life Sciences A$22,900
Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science A$22,900
Diploma of Business A$30,600
Diploma of Bioscience A$34,800
Diploma of Engineering A$32,600
Diploma of Health Sciences A$31,320
Diploma of Information Technology A$30,600
Diploma of Media and Communications A$30,200
Diploma of Psychology A$35,100
Postgraduate Enabling Program A$12,900

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA COLLEGE

UC College is part of the University of Canberra. Students share the same campus and have access to all the same facilities, which provide an authentic and interesting introduction to the provision of university life.

  Durasi Intake Course Fee Requirement
UC English Language Program Up to 45 weeks $450 per weeks
UC International Foundation Studies 3 terms (12 months) Feb & Jun $23.760 IELTS 5,5 & min all bands5,0
UC Diploma 2 – 3 terms (8 – 12 months) Feb, Jun, Okt $24.640 – $28.560 IELTS 5,5 & min all bands5,5
Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundation (GCAF) 1 semester (6 months) Feb & Aug $13.080 IELTS 6,0 & min all bands6,0

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