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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
No
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ATAR
N/A
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.0
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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: $250 -
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, 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.
Streams available in this course for students to choose from include:
- Arts
- Business
- Science
- Tourism and Hospitality.
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | $13,340 ($2,668 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.
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)
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language 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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| Complete the unit English for Academic Purposes in the commencing term before progressing through this program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes | * |
0 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* 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.
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Choose three units from the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM1005 | A Culture of Dialogue |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace |
Term2,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MRKT1001 | Marketing Principles |
Dual Term2
Term1,3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TOUR1003 | Service Quality Management |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TOUR2010 | Tourist Behaviour and Interactions |
Term3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Year 1 |
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| Complete the unit English for Academic Purposes in the commencing term before progressing through this program. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes | * |
0 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
* 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.
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| Complete the following unit: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Choose three units from the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| POLT1002 | World Politics and Global Environmental Challenges |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CLST1004 | Critical Thinking for Digital Times |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM1005 | A Culture of Dialogue |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| POLT1001 | Australian Politics |
Term1
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CLST2002 | Australia, Asia and the World |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CRTV1002 | Create: Innovate: Change |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG1001 | Indigenous World-Views |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CLST1001 | Perspectives on Australia |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 1:
This is a core unit.
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| Students must complete ENGL1002 English for Academic Purposes first, before completing the remaining 4 units | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ENGL1002 | English for Academic Purposes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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