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Foundation Studies Standard Program, Arts and Social Sciences Stream Leading to Bachelor of Media with Specialisation in Screen Production UNSW College - Sydney Campus UNSW College - Sydney Campus, Australia

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AUD 39500

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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45 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

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 a Foundation Studies Standard Program? 
A UNSW Foundation Studies Program is your supportive pathway to the First Year of any UNSW degree. The Standard Program goes for nine months, which is a faster pace than other Foundation programs we offer.

Our programs are designed to suit your academic and English skills and prepare you for studying at university, with specific streams that align with your degree. We support you with personalised learning, small classes and social activities to help build your future at UNSW.?


Who is this program for?
The Foundation Studies Standard Program has been designed specifically for international students who have strong results in Year 11 or 12, but have not met the entry requirements for their chosen undergraduate degree. 

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


Why study with UNSW Global?

Flexible entry points Be degree-ready A supportive pathway
If you’ve just missed out on entry or need help to meet English and academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree, our range of Foundation Studies Programs is for you. They are tailored to different abilities and move at a pace that works for you – with the right support and flexibility to reach your study and career goals faster. Do you want to study a degree in Architecture, Business, Cyber Security, Medicine, Quantum Engineering or any of our hundreds of other professional pathways? The content you study in our Foundation Studies Program has been developed in consultation with the UNSW faculties so you will be prepared for your degree. You will enjoy a personalised learning experience with individual support from dedicated and experienced teachers. Regular feedback and ongoing assessments will keep you moving forward. Prepare to challenge yourself, get ready for life at UNSW and make lasting friendships along the way.


Arts & Social Sciences Stream
Explore big ideas and critical social issues. The Arts & Social Sciences stream is designed for students planning on studying a degree within the UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. This stream can lead you to a range of degrees including International Studies, Languages, Media, Education, Arts, Social Work, Criminology, Social Science, Music, Humanities and more.


Arts & Social Science stream courses
View an example of the courses you will be studying in your Foundation Studies Program:

  • Academic English Humanites
  • Computing for Business
  • Culture and Communication
  • International Issues and Perspectives
  • Management
  • Essentials of Mathematics

 

Leading to: Bachelor of Media
Media is the glue of a modern society. It now shapes every aspect of life today. The Bachelor of Media at UNSW unlocks the specialist expertise, self-knowledge, creative thinking, and creative problem-solving skills to make an impact as a media professional, or simply set you up as a more aware professional to succeed in your second and third job, not just your first.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor a degree to your specific interests. Specialise in cinema studies, communications and journalism, media studies, public relations & advertising, or screen production. Here, you’ll develop practical job skills as well as conceptual, strategic, creative, and critical capabilities to help you make your impact in the exciting and fast-changing media industries.


Major: Screen Production
Preparing for your audio-visual production career starts here. Throughout this three-year full-time degree, you will gain a range of audio, visual, and digital production skills that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to remain at the leading edge of local and international media industries.

With a career in sound production, video production, animation, film, or online games on the horizon – this degree will focus on conceptual knowledge and professional skills. Undertake hands-on learning with the latest technology, industry experience and a diverse team of academics and award-winning animators, filmmakers, scriptwriters, sound artists and game researchers ready to guide you along the way.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025, Nov 2025

Closed

Mar 2025, Nov 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    39500

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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