General Information

Overview

Swinburne's UniLink Bridging Program is a pathway program designed to equip international students with the knowledge, skills and capabilities required for entry into a UniLink diploma.

Study structure

Successful completion of the UniLink Bridging Program requires students to complete units of study to the value of 50 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

  • Full-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study in one teaching period

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Complete 25 credit points (two units) from one discipline. Students should choose:

  • the Design discipline for entry into Diploma of Design (UniLink)
  • the Engineering / Science discipline for entry into Diploma of Engineering (UniLink) or Diploma of Science (UniLink)
  • the General discipline* for entry into any other UniLink diplomas.


*Students must complete one core unit between CMS00001 and MTH00011.

Students are advised to choose these electives, as they might serve as pre-requisites for your progression into a diploma or bachelor course.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Global Communication
Core unit, 91.0 credit points 		CMS00001
Elective units
Design Fundamentals
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		DDD00002
Drawing and Illustration
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		GRA00004
Units of study Unit code
Core units
General Mathematics
Core unit, 91.0 credit points 		MTH00011
Foundation Mathematics
Core unit, 78.0 credit points 		MTH00012
Units of study Unit code
Core units
Global Communication
Core unit, 91.0 credit points 		CMS00001
General Mathematics
Core unit, 91.0 credit points 		MTH00011
Elective units
Design Fundamentals
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		DDD00002
Product Development, Design and Technology
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		DPD00001
Drawing and Illustration
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		GRA00004
Introduction to Management
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		MGT00002
Marketing
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		MKT00003
Foundation Mathematics
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		MTH00012
Society and Culture
Elective unit, 78.0 credit points 		SOC00004

Career opportunities

After completion of the chosen UniLink diploma and subsequent bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in a wide range of industries and associated areas, including arts and communication, business, design, engineering, health science, information technology and science.

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

Interested in the UniLink Bridging Program?

From state-of-the-art facilities to opportunities to engage with industry – this course is designed with your future in mind. Let's get started.

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