SAUS2 - UniStart Academic
Plan: SAUS2 - UniStart Academic
Campus: RMIT University Vietnam
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: UniStart Academic
Award abbreviation: UniStart Academic
Total credit points: 24
Career: PREP
Duration: 3 months full time
Location: RMIT Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City
Owning school: Office of the Executive Dean, RMIT Vietnam (810P)
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Partnered offering / Corporate client: n/a
ASCED code: 000000
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program is designed to prepare you for a seamless transition into a range of higher education programs. It develops a mix of discipline knowledge and study skills in a supportive, flexible and learner-centred environment. It aims to assist you to become an independent, critical and lifelong learner and to maximise your potential for success.
You will undertake a range of learning activities and experiences aimed at developing your language skills, stream specific knowledge as well as the study skills required for further study at university level.
Face to face is the primary mode of delivery of this pathway.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Upon successful completion of UniStart Academic pathway with a minimum grade of 50% in the introductory course to a discipline (Intro to Business and Management OR Intro to Communication and Design OR Intro to Science and Technology), you will progress to an approved undergraduate award program at RMIT Vietnam in accordance with your letter of offer.
Students wishing to articulate to an award program in a different discipline to the discipline introduction course studied in this pathway may be required to complete an additional discipline introduction course; students should discuss options with their UniStart program advisor before commencing the discipline-specific course.
Students may be permitted to attempt a course more than once to meet the standard required to progress to a degree program. The result of the latest attempt will be considered for articulation.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
You must have successfully completed a Vietnamese high school diploma with a minimum GPA of 6.0/10.0 in Grade 12, or equivalent.
English language requirements:
You must have a minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 or successful completion of either the Advanced Level English or UniStart English pathway at RMIT Vietnam For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page http://www.rmit.edu.au/ international/english-equivalent
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
This program is not professionally accredited.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University Vietnam you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. Resources include collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials.
All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals, newspapers, and streaming media. Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments, or you can work through Library subject guides and web-based tutorials, or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
Computers for study are available at every Library site and wireless access is available if you are working from a laptop or mobile device.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.vn/library
Online learning tools and content
Log in to the RMIT Vietnam Intranet https://online.rmit.edu.vn to access study resources for your program.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University Vietnam provides the following resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services available include:
- transition to tertiary student learning
- study skills, academic skills including academic literacy, writing for academic purposes, research, exam preparation and much more
career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health and personal matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in community engagement, arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance.
You can find more information at https://www.rmit.edu.vn/students
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