Preparation and Bridging Courses
If you don't have the presumed knowledge for a course that you are interested in studying bridging programs, introductory and preparatory courses are an excellent way to obtain this knowledge. These courses and programs are run by most university and TAFE institutes in addition to some private RTOs. They enable future tertiary students to obtain or refresh their knowledge on specific topics or subjects they need to know as a pre requisite to undertaking their course of study.
Preparation, introductory and bridging courses may be run as short courses or take one full year to complete. Examples of these courses include maths, science, Australian History and statistics. These courses also enable future students to prepare for entrance into tertiary studies as they offer essential study skills topics such as assignment writing, research, computer skills and numeracy.
Some universities run Foundation or University Studies courses that are specifically designed for students who have experienced educational disadvantage, who wish to return to study after a significant absence or lack the formal qualifications to enter university
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