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Course snapshot
International snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
35 weeks full-time
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Location
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Placements
NA
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ATAR
N/A
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
CareerStart
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Course code
9509910
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
5
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Indicative Fee
View in availability and fee details
Non-tuition fee: $240 -
CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
Career Start is just as it sounds – the beginning of your future. We'll help you refine your English language and academic skills, setting you on the path to study in Australia and to achieving your career dream.
Whether you choose the cool, green surroundings of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, or the beachside buzz of the Gold Coast, our campuses are stunning locations for your studies.
Career Start begins with 10 weeks of English followed by four units of academic study aligned to your chosen field. This can be business, nursing and allied health, tourism and hospitality, science or the arts.
This course is offered by SCU College which works with you and for you along the way, offering support through College Connect and additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.
Successful completion of Career Start makes you eligible for credit into our Diploma of Business or Diploma of Science.
| Gold Coast streams | Starts |
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| Arts | 23 November 2020 |
| Business | 23 November 2020, 29 March 2021, 2 August 2021 |
| Tourism and Hospitality | 23 November 2020, 29 March 2021, 2 August 2021 |
| Science | 23 November 2020 |
| Lismore streams | Starts |
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| Arts | 23 November 2020, 29 March 2021 |
| Business | 23 November 2020, 29 March 2021 |
| Tourism and Hospitality | 23 November 2020, 29 March 2021 |
| Science | 23 November 2020 |
Streams available in this course for students to choose from include:
- Arts
- Business
- Science
- Tourism and Hospitality.
Please note: For Nursing and Allied Health in 2021, please contact SCU International.
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $12,000 ($2,400 per unit) | 096807M |
| Lismore | Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 | $12,000 ($2,400 per unit) | 096807M |
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Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. |
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Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature to the Career Start (Study Abroad) program must have an education qualification recognised as equivalent to having successfully completed Australian Year 12; and be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the program.
Applicants must also have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:
- a minimum overall score of 5.0 and a minimum score of 4.5 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*).
- in order to successfully complete the core unit and progress to elective units students must complete ENGL1002 with SCU College Exit Test scores of 5.5 overall and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest.
Course requirements
To successfully complete the Career Start (Study Abroad), students must complete English for Academic Purposes and the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation (48 credit points)
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
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Year 1 |
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| Complete the unit English for Academic Purposes in the commencing session before progressing through this program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes |
Session1,2,3
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| Complete the following two units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| COMM1001 | Communication in Organisations |
Session1,2,3
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| ACCT1001 | Accounting and Finance for Business |
Session1,2,3
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| MRKT1001 | Marketing Principles |
Session1,2,3
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| MGMT1001 | Managing Organisations |
Session1,3
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Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes |
Session1,2,3
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| Complete the following two units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Choose two units from the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| COMM1001 | Communication in Organisations |
Session1,2,3
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| ECON1001 | Economics for Decision Making |
Session1,2,3
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| TOUR1002 | Hospitality Services Management | Not currently available |
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| MGMT1001 | Managing Organisations |
Session1,3
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| TOUR1001 | Tourism Theories and Practices |
Session1,2,3
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| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes |
Session1,2,3
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Note 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Complete the following unit: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| SCIN1001 | Nature of Science |
Session1
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| SCIN1002 | Science in Society | Not currently available |
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| CIVL1003 | Processes and Philosophy of Engineering |
Study Period2
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| PHYS1001 | Physics and Materials | Not currently available |
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| STAT1001 | Statistical Analysis |
Session1,3
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| MATH1001 | Foundation Mathematics |
Session1
Study Period3,5
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes |
Session1,2,3
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* This unit is normally offered in 5 week blocks throughout the year. Students may enrol in 1 to 50 weeks depending on their English language proficiency on entry and the level aimed for at completion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complete the following unit: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Session1,2,3
Study Period2
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| CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World |
Session1,3
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| COMM1001 | Communication in Organisations |
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| CLST1003 | Doing Cultural Studies |
Session1
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Session1,2
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| ENVR1002 | Outdoor Education I | Not currently available |
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| CLST1004 | Critical Thinking for Digital Times |
Session2
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Note 1:
Students enrolling in the Arts, Business, Science, or Tourism and Hospitality Specialisations must select Language and Learning in Your Discipline.
Note 2:
This is a core unit.
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