If you didn't quite meet the entry requirements for a particular course, our fully-funded, 13-week Foundations at VU course provides you with an alternative pathway to reaching your goal of studying at university.
It could be that your study scores were lower than you expected, or that your final year of secondary school was particularly challenging.
With the successful completion of our Foundations 13 week course, you can get your higher education plans back on track.
In this course you'll be introduced to a broad range of study skills needed to complete further study.
You'll learn valuable skills such as:
You will also gain a better sense of what course or career you'd like to pursue next, develop confidence in your ability to continue tertiary education and become familiar with VU's support services.
If you're ready to apply, visit the Foundations at VU course page.
Please note that the Foundations at VU course is for domestic students who have attempted an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) and have successfully completed an Australian Year 11 (or equivalent).
When you apply, you'll need to include a short personal statement (500 words). Here are some possible questions for you to consider when writing your statement:
This foundation course might also suit you if you made it to university, but your first few weeks have been tougher than you expected.
In order to enrol in this course, you'll need to withdraw from your higher education course before Census. Find out more about transferring between courses.
If you would like to find out more about Foundations at VU, please get in touch!
Phone: +61 3 9919 6100
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