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TRINITY COLLEGE
TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIE S PROSPEC TUS 2018
FOUNDAT ION S T UDIE S PRO SPEC T US 2018
Trinity College Foundation It is my great privilege to
Studies continues to be a welcome you to Trinity College
vitally important pathway and wish you every success
for international students for an exciting and enjoyable
seeking entry to the journey ahead.
University of Melbourne. For over a quarter of a century Trinity College’s
It is an outstanding program. Foundation Studies program has delivered the
Working closely with Trinity’s first- best pathway for international students to gain
rate teaching staff, the University of entry to the number one ranked university in
Melbourne oversees the curriculum. Australia, the University of Melbourne (Times
Most Trinity College Foundation Higher Education World University Rankings
Studies graduates enrol in courses at 2016–2017).
the University of Melbourne. At Trinity, we take great pride in offering
The Trinity College Foundation Studies exceptional programs with world-class
program is noted for its high academic teachers and dedicated support services.
standards, extensive student support The College is fortunate to feature fantastic
services, and focus on teaching facilities, including the recently completed
critical and creative thinking. Students Gateway building carefully situated between the
undertaking the program are well University of Melbourne and Trinity College’s
prepared for success at university. main campus.
It is with much pleasure that We are a vibrant and diverse community
I encourage you to consider the encouraging our students to imagine and
outstanding educational opportunity achieve a better world. Whatever your desired
that Trinity College at the University of career may be, our dedicated teaching staff will
Melbourne offers. support your learning endeavours to ensure you
are well prepared for university studies.
Professor Glyn Davis
Vice-Chancellor Our vision is to prepare the next generation
The University of Melbourne of international students with rich collegiate
experience, and I encourage you to get involved
with all the curricular activities, clubs and
programs on offer at the College.
As well as developing your academic and
personal skills, make this your year to connect
with your peers, build strong friendships and
connect with the Trinity network that is truly an
inspiring community.
I hope you enjoy reading our prospectus and I
look forward to welcoming you to the College in
the near future.
Professor Ken Hinchcliff
Warden of Trinity College
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CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
Discover Melbourne 3 Pathway to University 18
- Make the most of life in Melbourne! 4 Our Curriculum 22
- Visiting Victoria 6 Core Curriculum 24
- Central Australia trip 7 Elective Curriculum 29
Melbourne: The World Standard 8 Student Services 34
- The University of Melbourne 8 Student Welfare and Wellbeing 36
- Start your journey here 10 Housing and Accommodation Services 38
Scholarships 11 Important Details 41
Our Campuses and Staff 13 - Entry requirements 41
- Trinity building and locations 14 - 2018–2019 dates and fees 42
- Meet our academic staff 16 - Application form 43
- Staying in touch with your alma mater 45
MELBOURNE CENTRAL
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
TRINITY COLLEGE
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TRINIT COLLEGEFOUNDATION STUDIES
FOUNDATION PROSPECTUS
STUDIES 2018 2018
PROSPECTUS
WELCOME TO
MELBOURNE, THE NO.1
MOST LIVEABLE CITY
IN THE WORLD. 1
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The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2016
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TRINIT Y COLLEGE
DISCOVER LOCATION
MELBOURNE
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TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
MAKE THE MOST OF LIFE IN For more information about
the City of Melbourne, see
MELBOURNE!
www.visitmelbourne.com
Manuel Francisco De Los Reyes Ng, Philippines
July Fast Track 2016
Bachelor of Biomedicine
Queen Victoria Night Market Melbourne never seems to run out of public events.
I was able to go to music concerts, trade shows and
night markets, as well as check out all the different
FOODIES UNITE types of sporting entertainment.
Explore laneways lined with restaurants, cafes, bistros
and bars bursting with cultural flavours. Feast on the
world’s greatest cuisines and then follow your nose down a
cobblestone laneway in search of the ultimate caffeine hit.
Noah Jim, Hong Kong
February Main 2016
One of my favourite things to do in
Melbourne is to go out for brunch
with my friends at a popular cafe
and taste all the different types of
cuisines Melbourne has to offer.
Degraves Street
Beatriz Da Costa Gotoda, Brazil
August Main 2016
During the colder days in Melbourne,
visiting all the art galleries and
museums that the city has to offer
was my choice of entertainment.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
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DISCOVER MELBOURNE
Nguyen Thi Hunyh Giao, Vietnam
August Main 2016
I love spending time sitting beside
the Yarra River in the Melbourne
CBD. The area is so quiet and
peaceful for me to relax after a
busy day.
Yarra River
Gabriela Da Costa Gotoda, Brazil
February Main 2016
In the summer, visiting popular
Melbourne beaches was a great
way to relax on the weekends. All
the beaches are nearby and easy
to get to.
St Kilda beach
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
Melbourne has an easy and reliable transport system with
ULTIMATE SPORTS CITY
trams, buses and trains that operate throughout the city and
Melbourne’s sporting calendar is packed
suburbs. The free tram zone throughout the Melbourne CBD
with unlimited events. Cheer on your
operates every day to enable you to reach your favourite city
favourites at the Australian Open Tennis
destination in no time. For more information about public
Championships, Formula 1 Grand Prix and
transport: www.ptv.vic.gov.au
Melbourne Cup Carnival or head to the
Melbourne Cricket Ground for the ultimate
Aussie Rules football experience.
Shevinu Athulathmudali, Sri Lanka
February Main 2017
Melbourne really has a love of
sport! I have enjoyed learning about
Australian Rules Football and
watching the tennis and cricket!
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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VISITING VICTORIA
Ski and snowboard up in the
mountains in varies locations.
Melbourne is located near some of the most visited tourist
sites in Victoria. Here are just a few to show you just what you
could do!
GRAMPIANS
Relax in the Peninsula Hot Springs
on Mornington Peninsula.
FALLS CREEK
If you’re adventurous, go hiking in the
amazing Grampians National Park.
MT HOTHAM
MT BULLER
Strawberry picking on
Mornington Peninsula.
MELBOURNE TRINITY COLLEGE
BALLARAT
GEELONG
MORNINGTON
PENINSULA
APOLLO Darwin
LORNE
BAY
TWELVE
APOSTLES Brisbane
Gold Coast
Perth Adelaide
Sydney
Canberra
Visit the famous (Australia’s
Twelve Apostles and capital city)
Melbourne
take the scenic Great
Ocean Road, stopping
in seaside towns Hobart
along the way.
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DISCOVER MELBOURNE
CENTRAL AUSTRALIA TRIP
While your stay in Melbourne will predominately be in the city of Melbourne, Trinity College
Foundation Studies students also have the opportunity to explore the Australian outback. The
annual Central Australia trip organised by Trinity staff and students is the perfect chance for
you to discover the unique landscapes that make up much of the Australian Indigenous culture
and take part in your very own desert adventure.
Trinity students, along with academic staff, spend 12 days in Alice Springs. On the journey,
students have the chance to spend time with wild Australian animals including kangaroos,
lizards and many species of birds.
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TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
MELBOURNE: THE WORLD STANDARD
For over 160 years, the University of Melbourne has been developing the most inspired minds
in Australia.
TEACHING AND LEARNING EXCELLENCE What’s different about studying in Melbourne? Flexible yet focused,
As a student at Melbourne, you’ll have access to the most up-to-date Melbourne undergraduate degrees prepare you for a world of potential.
teaching and learning methods available. Our teachers are renowned With 100 majors to choose from, you can select a major that fits with
researchers and industry leaders, recognised globally for their your career aspirations, and study it in depth to develop specialised
outstanding academic achievements. knowledge. For more information about degrees at Melbourne:
coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS
Our collaboration with other leading universities around the world— CONCURRENT DIPLOMAS
through membership in Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific You can study a concurrent diploma alongside most degrees, giving you
Rim Universities—opens up opportunities for international study and another way to follow your passion. We offer concurrent diplomas in
collaboration. informatics, languages, mathematical sciences and music.
We also have the largest semester-long exchange program in Australia, GRADUATE STUDY
with students able to attend approximately 180 exchange partners in 39 On completion of your undergraduate degree, you have the option of
countries around the world. moving into employment or pursuing a professional qualification at
masters level through a graduate coursework degree.
UNPRECEDENTED CAREER PROSPECTS
Melbourne graduates are prominent in political, cultural, academic CAMPUS LIFE
and business arenas throughout the world. High-profile employers and On the northern fringe of the city, the University of Melbourne's
international organisations actively recruit our graduates, noted for their Parkville campus offers stunning historic surrounds and a blend of
problem-solving skills, capacity for independent critical thought and modern architecture; you’ll never want to leave.
leadership potential.
With over 190 student clubs, 40 sporting clubs, 12 libraries and over
20 cafes and restaurants, there will always be a place for you to relax,
study and meet new people.
8*
Academic Ranking World Universities 2016 MELBOURNE WORLD STANDARD
†
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016– 2017
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REPUTATION OF EXCELLENCE
WE’RE #1 IN AUSTRALIA* †
2
WORLD LEADING
WE’RE #33 IN THE WORLD †
3
PIONEERING RESEARCH
RENOWNED RESEARCHERS AND
INDUSTRY LEADERS WORK HERE
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FLEXIBLE DEGREES
CHOOSE FROM 100 MAJORS
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MAKE THE
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY
WE HAVE OVER 12,000 INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS FROM 130 COUNTRIES
UNIVERSITY Rod Nelson
OF
Student Recruitment Officer
Onshore Recruitment,
External Relations,
University of Melbourne
MELBOURNE
A dedicated staff member
at the University of
Melbourne will support
YOUR CHOICE
your transition from Trinity
College Foundation Studies
to undergraduate life at the
University.
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START YOUR JOURNEY HERE!
Trinity College was founded in 1870 after the model of the English colleges of Oxford and Cambridge.
Affiliated as a College of and within the University of Melbourne, the first Warden, Dr Alexander
Leeper, introduced a system of college tutorials to supplement university lectures, thereby
establishing the College as a centre of academic excellence.
Following in this tradition, in 1989, Trinity College E-LEARNING AT TRINITY COLLEGE
Foundation Studies (TCFS) was established Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) is one of the
to provide an academically excellent, preparatory pathway first programs in the world to incorporate iPads into its
for talented international students seeking entry to the teaching and learning. Today, TCFS is an iPad institution,
University of Melbourne. Today, approximately 25% of and all our students receive an iPad when they commence
the University of Melbourne’s commencing international their studies.
undergraduate students come through Trinity’s
The TCFS e-Learning team provides teaching staff with
Foundation Studies.
training and resources in using the iPad in the classroom,
GUARANTEED ENTRY TO THE UNIVERSITY and supports them in exploring and implementing various
OF MELBOURNE iPad apps and systems that complement their teaching.
TCFS is the only Foundation Studies program with With the use of iPads, our teachers are able to provide
guaranteed entry into University of Melbourne students with an enhanced learning experience that
undergraduate courses for students who achieve the encourages engagement with the learning material and
required scores. collaboration so that students have an active role in the
learning process.
ACADEMICALLY SUPERVISED BY THE
The e-Learning team also supports teaching and learning
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
by implementing and maintaining related IT systems.
TCFS is a rigorous and challenging academic program
TCFS has a learning management system, a lecture-
taught by leading academics. The program has been
recording and student-interaction system, a video curation
designed in conjunction with the University of Melbourne
and editing system, an iPad-based assessment system,
and is supervised by the University’s Academic Board.
and more. We are also continuously researching new
technologies to ensure that our students receive the most
up-to-date technology-supported teaching.
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SCHOL COLLEGE:
S AWARDS
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE STUDENTS
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Trinity College Foundation Studies scholarships are
awarded to outstanding students in each major intake
on the basis of academic merit, intake and region,
Suvd Pearl Buyanjargal, Mongolia
and allocated on a competitive basis. To be eligible,
February Main 2017
prospective students need to have excellent high school
Academic Merit Scholarship Winner
results, not be a permanent resident of Australia,
I am so excited to be part of the Trinity College Foundation Studies community. I am and have lodged a Trinity College Foundation Studies
learning so much about academic studies required at university and I look forward Application Form. For more information on TCFS
to learning even more. scholarships: www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/learning/
foundation-studies/scholarships.html
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
The Foundation Studies program also awards four merit- Ningyi Lu Chelsey, China
based scholarships each year to the students with the best October Fast Track 2016
academic performance in the February Main, July Fast Semester One Dux recipient
Track , August Main and October Fast Track programs. I was really proud of myself for receiving the Dux award. My teachers have
These scholarships are measured by Semester One supported me throughout my studies at Trinity College, as well as my classmates.
academic results.
Jeannifer Hartono, Indonesia
October Fast Track 2015
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE SCHOLARSHIPS Bachelor of Commerce Global
Trinity College Foundation Studies students have regularly Scholarship
been among the recipients receiving scholarships to the
Trinity College Foundation Studies was
University of Melbourne. These scholarships include
the transition I needed from high school
BCoM Global Scholarship, International Undergraduate
to university. The program helped me
Merit Scholarship, International Undergraduate Partner
adapt into a new learning environment,
Scholarship and the Alan Patterson International
which is different in my country.
Scholarship. For more information about scholarships that
TCFS students are eligible for upon entering the University
of Melbourne: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
admissions/scholarships
11TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018 UNIVERSITY PROGRESSION
TCFS is recognised as a pathway to all Australian universities,
including:
• The University of Melbourne
• Australian National University
• University of Queensland
• University of Sydney
• Monash University
• University of New South Wales
• University of Western Australia
• University of Adelaide.
TCFS graduates have also found a pathway to various international
institutions,* including:
• University of Oxford (UK)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA)
• McGill University (Canada)
• University of Manchester (UK)
• Boston University (USA)
• University of Nottingham (UK)
• University of Leeds (UK)
• University of Liverpool (UK)
• University of Leicester (UK)
• London College of Fashion (UK).
* Applications to institutions outside Australia are considered on a case-
by-case basis.
YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAM (YLP)
If you are 14–17 years of age and want a taste of university life,
come and join our Young Leaders Program at Trinity College,
the University of Melbourne. Hundreds of young people from
all around the world participate in these fun and life-changing
residential programs during the July and December school
holidays. For more information about the Young Leaders Program:
www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/learning/trinity-institute/
overview.html
Lotus Yu, Hong Kong
July 2016 Biomedicine stream
The learning experience is unique for
everyone. I really appreciate YLP's
high energy level, and this is behind its
exponential growth. The stories behind
all the YLP participants show me what life
really means. Step out from your comfort
zone, fill in the application and come for
your hidden treasure!
12OUR CAMPUSES AND STAFF
OUR CAMPUSES
AND STAFF
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TRINITY BUILDING AND LOCATIONS
From ultra-contemporary and modernist classrooms to classic historical architecture, our campuses
are equipped with first-class teaching facilities. All campus locations are within easy walking
distance of the main Trinity College Campus.
1. Trinity College
The historical main campus has you situated within the
grounds of the University of Melbourne. This scenic
location is within close proximity of the University of
Melbourne cafes, restaurants, libraries and recreational
sport centres.
2. Swanston Street
Second to the main campus, the Swanston Street
environment is rich in diversity and a great spot to meet
with fellow classmates or make new friends.
3. Leeper Library
From the beginnings of the College in 1872, the Leeper
Library has been part of the College's hub of historic
and cultural significance as well as an excellent
academic resource.
14OUR CAMPUSES AND STAFF
4. Victoria Street
A contemporary campus with state-of-the-art
classrooms, there is also plenty of room to study with a
group of friends or quietly in your own space.
5. Lincoln Square North
More tutorial spaces for you to collaborate with friends
and classmates. During your class breaks, relax at
Lincoln Square North Park.
6. Bouverie Street
Trinity College science labs are located at Bouverie
Street. Here you will enjoy learning in biology, chemistry
and physics.
7. The Gateway building
Opened in mid 2016, this building marks an important
point of connection with the University of Melbourne,
and with the students who join Trinity from all around
Australia and the world. The Gateway provides a 300-
seat lecture theatre, 26 teaching spaces, drama and
music practice facilities, an art gallery, common spaces,
staff offices and a home for the College’s art and
cultural collection.
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MEET OUR ACADEMIC STAFF
Tricia Valastro Dr Jooyeoul Ryu Dr David Collis
EAP LECTURER AND E-LEARNING DRAMA LECTURER MATHEMATICS 1 LECTURER,
PROJECT OFFICER JooYeoul (JY) has worked as an actor, MATHEMATICS LECTURER WITHIN
Tricia has been teaching English for Academic performer, and director in theatre productions BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EXTENDED,
Purposes (EAP) at TCFS since 2004. She in the United States, Japan, India and Germany. AND COORDINATOR OF THE
continues to enjoy working with students from One of his performances, DOOTA – Seduction BACHELOR OF ARTS EXTENDED
different countries and developing their English (1996) was acclaimed by New York Times as (TRINITY)
academic skills in order to prepare them for ‘a great piece of deadly power struggles and David has been teaching mathematics at Trinity
university. Over the last few years, Tricia transient glory’. He was producing director and College since 1997, teaching international
increased her commitment to the College and subsequently an overseas marketing executive students within Foundation Studies, and in
joined the e-Learning team. In this role, she of MBC, a Korean national television and recent years, teaching Indigenous Australian
organises professional development for staff radio network. One of his major achievements students within the Bachelor of Science
on topics which help to develop their digital was the 2003 Korean television series, Dae Extended, a pathway program within the
technology skills. These skills enable staff Jang Deum (Jewel in the Palace), exported University of Melbourne. David is a passionate
to incorporate collaborative activities into to 91 countries, becoming known as one of believer in interdisciplinary studies. At
their teaching, using the iPad in particular, so the primary proponents of the Korean Wave university he gained both Arts and Science
that students are more highly motivated and by heightening the popularity of Korean pop degrees, a Graduate Diploma in Biblical
engaged in the content of each subject. culture abroad. Studies, and more recently, has completed
a PhD in social theory examining the social
JY has lectured in universities including
impact of digital technologies, a topic on which
Monash, Dae Kyeung, Jawaharlal Nehru and
he has presented at various conferences.
the University of Melbourne. His research
expertise is in the area of psychophysiological David is passionate about Indigenous education
acting process and he is currently interested and has worked to make Trinity College a
in how actor training methods can be applied leader in the field by establishing and leading
to rehabilitation of neurocognitive disorders. the Bachelor of Arts Extended, a program that
Recently he published a chapter titled, has provided university entry to more than 100
'Stanislavsky and Bharata', in the book, Indigenous Australian students. He says giving
Stanislavsky in the World: The System and its Indigenous students a chance to succeed at
Transformation Across Continents (London: university is one of the greatest contributions
Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017). JY enjoys Trinity College can make to Australian society.
mountaineering and meditation for the self-
discipline they deliver. He believes that they are
important for enriching his life and renewing
his drive in his professional field.
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Dr Shan Sun Dr Miriam Nicholls Dr Maureen Vincent
CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY LITERATURE LECTURER SUBJECT LEADER, PSYCHOLOGY
LECTURER Miriam teaches in the Literature program and Maureen is an academic and registered
Shan has been teaching chemistry and biology has been at Trinity College for two years. She psychologist who holds a PhD in clinical
at Trinity College since 2014 and has taught at has a PhD in English and her doctoral research psychology. She is the Subject Leader
tertiary level since 2008. He holds a Bachelor was on William Shakespeare’s use of folktales, of Psychology at Trinity College and the
of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Science and post-Reformation politics. coordinator of several streams (Arts, Social
(Hons) and a PhD in organic chemistry from the Justice and Psychology) in the Young Leaders
Miriam is also a Digital Leader at Trinity,
University of Melbourne. Program. Maureen has held academic
and a Subject Coordinator for the Bachelor
Shan’s doctoral and post-doctoral research positions at Monash University and Deakin
of Arts Extended. She enjoys exploring new
focused on investigating novel amino acid- University in both undergraduate and
technologies in the classroom and using these
appended cavitands (container shaped postgraduate psychology programs, and has
to engage students in literature. She has a
supramolecules) and their utility in applications recently developed several online postgraduate
particular interest in teaching poetry and
such as molecular recognition, catalysis and psychology units for Monash University. She
Shakespeare.
drug delivery. He has also been invited as a has also worked as an external exam advisor
visiting scholar to ANU (Canberra) and UNO for the International Baccalaureate, and been
(New Orleans) to collaborate on cavitand the recipient of several awards for teaching
research and has published in his field. and excellence. Maureen has published
research on the biopsychological approach
Shan also helps convene the popular Football to understanding body dissatisfaction and
(Soccer) Club for TCFS students, which is held eating concerns, and presented her findings at
on Trinity College’s Bulpadock. national and international conferences.
As a senior clinical psychologist, Maureen
has worked extensively with the Australian
Government and other stakeholders to review
and develop new standards and protocols
for the provision of improved mental health
services for asylum seekers and refugees.
As a private practitioner, Maureen continues
to be involved in the diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of mental health concerns in the
general population.
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PATHWAY INTO THE UNIVERSITY
Admissions staff assess each application for entry to Trinity College Foundation Studies (TCFS) and
issue an offer to the intake that best suits the student’s academic and English requirements.
2017 2018
AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV
JANUARY MAIN PLUS 2018
(3 JANUARY 2018)
A five-week bridging program for students
FEBRUARY MAIN 2018
requiring additional preparation in English, (5 FEBRUARY 2018 – 31 DECEMBER 2018)
mathematics, chemistry or physics; joins The majority of students are placed
Semester 1 of the February Main intake. in one of the two Main intakes.
JULY FAST TRACK 2018
(14 JUNE 2018 – 28 FEBRUARY 2019)
An intensive program with higher entry
requirements than the Main intakes.
MARCH COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED 2018
(5 MARCH 2018)
A 20-week program allowing students from some
countries to commence the program at a different
phase of their secondary schooling; joins
Semester 1 of the August Main intake.
JULY MAIN PLUS 2018
(2 JULY 2018)
A five-week bridging program for students
requiring additional preparation in English,
mathematics, chemistry or physics; joins AUGUST COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED 2018
Semester 1 of the August Main intake. (13 AUGUST 2018)
A 20-week program allowing students from some
countries to commence the program at a different
phase of their secondary schooling; joins
Semester 1 of the February Main intake.
The TCFS program meets the requirements for
Foundation Programs that have been registered on the
CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas students,
providing academic preparation for entry into first
year undergraduate study or its equivalent. Extended
courses offered are not remedial and not available to
students who do not meet TCFS entry requirements.
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2019 2020
T NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB
ENTER
UNIVERSITY
MARCH 2019
2019) ENTER
UNIVERSITY
ntry MARCH 2019
s.
AUGUST MAIN 2018
(6 AUGUST 2018 – 30 JUNE 2019) ENTER
UNIVERSITY
The majority of students are placed in JULY 2019
one of the two Main intakes.
FEBRUARY MAIN 2019
The majority of students are placed in one of the two Main intakes.
ENTER
UNIVERSITY
OCTOBER FAST TRACK 2019 MARCH 2020
(27 SEPTEMBER 2018 – 30 JUNE 2019) ENTER
UNIVERSITY
An intensive program with higher entry JULY 2019
requirements than the Main intakes.
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YOUR PATHWAY TO THE
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Graduates of TCFS are guaranteed a place in the University of Melbourne course of their choice when
they satisfy the required prerequisites and achieve the guaranteed score.
TCFS
GUARANTEED 2018 PREREQUISITE
COURSE SCORE SUBJECTS MAJOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
AGRICULTURE
Semester 1 only 75 English and Agricultural Economics, Plant and Soil Science, Production and
Mathematics 1 Animal Science
ARTS
Semester 1 & 2 80 A score of at least 70% for Ancient World Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Art History,
both English^ and History Asian Studies, Australian Indigenous Studies, Chinese,
of Ideas^ Classics, Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics, English
and Theatre Studies, French, Gender Studies, Geography,
German, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, History, History and
Philosophy of Science, Indonesian, Islamic Studies, Italian,
Japanese, Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Media and
Communications, Philosophy, Politics and International
Studies, Psychology, Russian, Screen and Cultural Studies,
Sociology, Spanish and Latin American Studies
BIOMEDICINE
Semester 1 only 91 English, Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bioengineering Systems,
Mathematics 1 Biotechnology, Cell and Development Biology, Genetics,
Health Informatics, Human Structure and Function,
Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience,
Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology
COMMERCE
Semester 1 &2 86 English, Mathematics 1^ Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Business, Economics, Finance,
and History of Ideas Management, Marketing
Applicants intending to
commence a major in Actuarial
Studies from mid-year (July)
must complete Mathematics 2
DESIGN
Semester 1 & 2 80 English Architecture, Civil Systems, Computing, Construction,
Digital Technologies, Graphic Design, Landscape Architecture,
Mathematics 1 is required Mechanical Systems, Performance Design, Property,
for Civil Systems, Computing,
Spatial Systems, Urban Planning
Construction, Digital
Technologies, Mechanical
Systems, Property and Spatial
Systems. Students without this
knowledge may be required to
undertake a bridging subject.
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CALCULATING YOUR FINAL SCORE
All students study five subjects: two compulsory core subjects and three Prerequisites and guaranteed scores for entry into the University of
electives. The final score is calculated by taking the average best four Melbourne in 2019 are not available at the time of printing. Updated
subject results. Music (Practical) results cannot be used in the calculation information will be made available on the Trinity College website. Visit
of entrance scores for other faculties. A score of at least 50% in English the University of Melbourne website for entry requirements to other
for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a requirement for all courses. undergraduate degrees:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/
undergraduate-international
TCFS
GUARANTEED 2018 PREREQUISITE
COURSE SCORE SUBJECTS MAJOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
MUSIC
Semester 1 &2 67* English, History of Ideas, Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz and Improvisation,
Music (Practical) Music Performance, Musicology/Ethnomusicology
ORAL HEALTH
Semester 1 only 80# English and one of Biology Study areas include: Clinical and preventative dentistry, Dental
or Chemistry and health sciences, Social sciences and health promotion,
Vocational clinical practice
SCIENCE
Semester 1 & 2 80 English, Mathematics 1 Agricultural Science, Animal Health and Disease, Animal
and one of Biology, Science and Management, Biochemistry and Molecular
Chemistry or Physics Biology, Bioengineering Systems, Biotechnology, Cell and
Or Developmental Biology, Chemical Systems, Chemistry, Civil
English and both Systems, Climate and Weather, Computational Biology,
Mathematics 1 and 2
Computing and Software Systems, Data Science, Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology, Electrical Systems, Environmental
Engineering Systems, Environmental Science, Food
Science, Forest Science, Genetics, Geography, Geology,
Human Structure and Function, Immunology, Marine
Biology, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics and Statistics,
Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics Systems, Microbiology and
Immunology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physics,
Physiology, Plant Science, Psychology, Spatial Systems,
Zoology
FINE ARTS
Semester 1 only For students wishing to undertake Fine Arts at the University of Melbourne, enrol in any degree listed above and
apply for Fine Arts once at Trinity. Additional entry requirements will be applicable (e.g. audition, interview, folio
presentation). Note that Fine Arts is only offered in Semester 1 and has limited places for international students.
^ These prerequisite subjects must be included in the final best four calculation.
* Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the portfolio
and/or audition requirements.
# Indicative score only (entry is not guaranteed).
21TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
CORE SUBJECTS
English
• English Literature (70%)
• Drama (30%)
• English for Academic Purposes
History of Ideas
OUR
CURRICULUM
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
Accounting* Mathematics 1
Biology* Mathematics 2
Chemistry Media & Communications*
Economics* Music
Environment, Development Physics
Design* Psychology*
* No prior knowledge of the subject required.
The Trinity College Foundation Studies
curriculum is specifically designed to give
students a foundation for success at the best
Australian and overseas universities.
The university environment requires students to speak in front of others;
work in groups; develop an argument; and be creative, constructive,
analytical and critical. The academic skills and critical thinking
outcomes of the core curriculum give students the confidence and ability
to achieve success in their future studies.
Tayla Qamaara Cassim, Sri Lanka
February Main 2016
Bachelor of Arts 2017
My favourite subject was Media and Communications. I enjoyed the
subject so much that I decided to major in Media and Communications
at university. My tutor was extremely motivating and always welcomed
everyone’s ideas and creativity.
22OUR CURICULUM
MAIN AND FAST TRACK INTAKES
Students study five subjects, comprising two compulsory core subjects and three electives. The unique core curriculum is specifically for developing
intellectual breadth.
Elective subjects are chosen depending upon the student’s particular areas of study interest at the University of Melbourne. Certain electives such as
Mathematics 1 and science subjects are prerequisites for entry to some faculties at the University, and students will need to have prior knowledge of
the subject.
COMPREHENSIVE EXTENDED INTAKES
These intakes allow students from some countries to commence the program at a different phase of their secondary schooling. (They effectively
replace the final year of schooling in their home country.) Over 20 weeks, students consolidate and develop their language skills and other curriculum
areas to provide opportunity for success in the following Main Program.
Note: Accounting, Mathematics 2, Media and Communications and Music cannot be taken within this intake.
Extended Program academic progress into Main Program
At the end of term 1, you MUST: At the end of term 2, you MUST:
• Have ‘current’ attendance of 80% • Have maintained ‘current’ attendance of 80%
• Have obtained 50% in four subjects, including EAP (Note: Drama and English Literature represent two separate subjects.)
If you do not achieve the above requirements you will not be allowed into the Main Program.
To study Mathematics (1 & 2), Chemistry or Physics in the Main Program, you must study the subject in the Extended Program and obtain 50%.
ASSESSMENT
All subjects are assessed by a combination of tests, work throughout the year and a final exam. Assessment is designed to enable students to
achieve results that show their full potential, and may vary from year to year.
Reports are made available to parents or guardians through a secure parents portal, and a copy given to the student. Subject and assessment
information can be found from page 18 of this prospectus and and more detailed information is available on our website:
www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/tcfs/course-information
Note: Students selecting Mathematics 2 must also select Mathematics 1. Availability of electives may be subject to student numbers in smaller intakes.
Prerequisite subjects will always be offered.
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CORE
CURRICULUM
Monica Thiri Moe Thet, Myanmar
February Main 2016
Bachelor of Biomedicine
The subjects that I undertook at Trinity were covered in great detail, and the
knowledge I acquired from these subjects helped me to easily understand the
current subjects I am studying at university. The core subjects helped me improve
my analytical and critical thinking skills needed at university.
24CORE CURRICULUM
ENGLISH FOR
ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)
EAP is part of the core subject of English, one of two SUBJECT LEADERS
compulsory core subjects in the Foundation Studies Mr Edward Rush
program. The English subject consists of three M.Ed (Research) Murd, GradDipEd
components: (Tertiary and Adult) Murd.
• English Literature – 70% BBus ECowan
• Drama – 30%
ASSOCIATE SUBJECT LEADERS
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Ms Poi Chan
Students must achieve a score of 50% in EAP.
BA(Hons) Sussex, MA (TESOL)
EAP is designed to help develop study skills in the Nottingham
following areas: Ms Mayan Baker
• interpreting information BA Monash
understanding spoken and written academic texts, MTeaching (Secondary) Melb
identifying relevant information, synthesising
information from listening and reading texts, and
recognising points of view and bias.
• expressing ideas ASSESSMENT
formulating an opinion, presenting an argument Academic writing: 25%
using academic style in both oral and written forms, Oral presentations: 20%
paraphrasing and using academic referencing Exams: 45%
conventions, structuring academic essays and Homework, attendance
presentations, participating in discussions. and participation: 10%
Joshua Yu-Chuan, Cheng, Taiwan
July Fast Track 2016
Bachelor of Science
My favourite subject was EAP. I liked
EAP because my teacher always made
the atmosphere in class enthusiastic.
The teachers were very willing to
spend extra time outside of classes to
help students understand the content
of their subjects.
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DRAMA
This subject develops communication skills, particularly SUBJECT LEADER
using English language within the Australian social and Dr Rosemary Blight
cultural context. It promotes group skills, fosters creativity PHD Melb, MEd Melb, BA, DipEd
and imagination, develops self-confidence and encourages
initiative, responsibility and leadership.
The subject includes:
ASSESSMENT
• developing a sense of the physical self through mime
Mime, monologue, group-
and movement
devised performance and
• an understanding of dramatic elements such as space,
performance exam: 30%
time and tension
• exploration, understanding and development of text,
working solo, in pairs or in larger groups
• improvisation, characterisation, role-play, monologue
and dialogue
• theatrical storytelling—both literal and abstract
(through images, text and poetry), culminating in
group performances
• voice projection and articulation.
Ruhisha Subramaniam, Malaysia
February Main 2016
Trinity College Residential Student 2017
Bachelor of Science
Drama was a subject which allowed me to express ideas. Drama gave
me a breather from the constant absorption of information and data.
26CORE CURRICULUM
ENGLISH LITERATURE
This subject is designed to improve English and academic SUBJECT LEADER
skills by providing technical instruction and opportunities Dr Mike Heald
to read, discuss and write about a variety of literary BA(Hons), DipEd, PhD WAust,
texts. It prepares students for life in English-speaking CertTEFL Milner ICE
environments, including universities and the broader
Australian community.
Literature requires students to explore poetry,
drama, short fiction and novels. These texts highlight ASSESSMENT
sophisticated forms of language and thought—such as Essays and exams: 50%
symbolism, connotation, metaphor and narrative—which Participation and
are essential to the broad and deep, wholistic analysis assignments: 20%
that is now required from students in all tertiary subjects.
Arvind Nagarajan, Singapore
July Fast Track 2013
Bachelor of Arts 2014
In Literature, there were no right or wrong answers. It was vital in helping me
shape my critical thinking skills by allowing me the freedom of interpretation of
the given materials.
27TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
HISTORY OF IDEAS
This subject is an intensive university preparation SUBJECT LEADERS
subject that examines Western society and the ideas that Dr Michael Pickering
affect our lives. Through this subject, students develop BA(Hons) UQ, PhD Melb
the specific academic skills required in all university
ASSOCIATE SUBJECT LEADERS
faculties, including academic communication through
Mr Richard Finch
oral and written discussion, research and correct use
BA(Hons), BCom Melb
of published material, critical use of data and analysis
of complex issues. Students read and discuss important Dr Janusz Sysak
philosophers, scientists and religious and political BA, DipEd Qld, MLitt Sorbonne Nouvelle,
writers, and formulate their own responses. PhD Melb
Within these themes, the subject examines:
• reasoning, science and methods of achieving knowledge
• educational methods and aims ASSESSMENT
• scepticism and debate All students must pass
• democracy and other political views History of Ideas in order
• power relationships and equality to pass Foundation Studies.
• ideas of rights and freedom Essays: 50%
• religious and philosophical influences on society Participation: 15%
• colonialism, racism and globalisation Exam: 35%
• the twenty-first century and the questioning of ‘truth’.
Cheery, Cheok Weng Chan, Macau
July Fast Track 2016
Bachelor of Science 2017
HOI is more than just about history—it’s about the ideas that
helped develop Western culture.
Sophia Fateeva, Russia
July Fast Track 2016
Bachelor of Biomedicine 2017
Every week I was looking forward to studying History of Ideas.
This subject explains why our civilisation is constructed in the
way it is.
28ELECTIVE CURRICULUM
ELECTIVE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE ASSESSMENT SUBJECT LEADER
ACCOUNTING
This subject introduces students Semester 1 Attendance and Ms Mary Zafirakis
to fundamental accounting tools to • understanding basic accounting concepts participation: 10% BEc, PostGradDip (Acc)
provide a basis for analysing and • summarising and reporting accounting Reports: 10% Monash
interpreting financial statements and information Assignment: 10%
internal management documents • the measurement of profit Exams: 70%
throughout their careers. The • special aspects and application
educational philosophy used is based of decision-making.
on the 'building blocks' approach as
Semester 2
described in sequence (The Accounting
• accounting for accounts receivable and
Cycle) to reach the ultimate objective of
bad debts
financial reports.
• alternative inventory valuation models
• Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• valuation of non-current assets;
financing decisions
• accounting for partnerships and
companies
• ethics and its relevance to business
• financial statement and ratio analysis
• management and manufacturing;
application of costing the cash-flow
statement.
BIOLOGY
This subject aims to foster in students • cell structure and function: biological Exams: 70% Dr Kerry Higgins
an understanding of major biological molecules, prokaryotes, eukaryotes Assignment: 10% BSc(Hons), PhD Melb
concepts, an awareness of how such and organelles, energy systems Practical
concepts are connected within the • plants: plant cells, tissues and the classes: 20%
biological sciences, and an appreciation plant body
and interest in biological science as an • animals: tissues and organs, organ
integral part of society and everyday life. systems
The subject provides a strong foundation • genetics: cell division, inheritance, gene
for further study of the biological expression, genetic engineering, human
sciences and related disciplines. genetics, reproduction and development
• evolution and diversity: evidence and
mechanisms for evolution, viruses,
bacteria, fungi and protists.
CHEMISTRY
This subject provides a foundation • nomenclature and stoichiometry Exams: 70% Dr Kerry Higgins
for further study in chemistry and • atomic structure and bonding Assignment: 10% BSc(Hons), PhD Melb
related disciplines. The focus is on • solids, liquids and gases Attendance and
understanding chemical concepts and • chemistry of main group elements, participation: 5%
calculations, development of laboratory transition metals and coordination Practical classes: 15%
and reporting skills, awareness of safety chemistry
protocols, fluency in terminology, and an • organic chemistry and spectroscopy
appreciation of the role of chemistry in • biological macromolecules
our world. • green chemistry
• fundamentals of chemical reactions:
thermochemistry, kinetics and chemical
equilibria
• acid-base equilibria
• redox chemistry, electrolysis and
extraction of metals.
29TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE ASSESSMENT SUBJECT LEADER
ECONOMICS
This subject aims to help students: The course, which will inform students Semester 1 Ms Vandana Wadhwa
• gain an understanding of economics about major issues and institutions in the Exam: 10% BA(Hons) (Economics),
as a field of study, consider issues Australian economy, will normally include Mid-semester 2 test: MA (Economics) DSE,
from an economic perspective the following topics: 20% DipEd Monash,
• obtain an understanding of basic Final examination: 60% MEd Melb
Microeconomics (Semester 1)
concepts and principles of economics Attendance and
• the nature and method of economics
• obtain knowledge of major aspects of participation: 10%
• supply and demand analysis in
the Australian economic system
the competitive market
• develop a capacity to think
• applications of the competitive model
analytically, to discuss and write
• the concept of market structure
effectively about economics.
• market failure under perfect competition
• monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistically
competitive markets.
Macroeconomics (Semester 2)
• monitoring and understanding
the macroeconomy
• GDP as a measure of total production
and income, economic growth, jobs
and unemployment, CPI and inflation
rate, money and the banking system,
aggregate expenditure multiplier and the
exchange rate
• macroeconomic policies.
ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOPMENT
AND DESIGN
This subject aims to foster in students • ecological history of humanity Assessment Ms Jane Skyes
an understanding of major biological • population growth and resource Exam: 25% BA, DipEd, GradDipEd
concepts, an awareness of how such consumption Field work (Policy & Admin), MEd
concepts are connected within the • what is sustainability? report: 25% Monash
biological sciences, and an appreciation • report writing and research skills Research essay: 30%
and interest in biological science as an • climate change and related hazards Group research
integral part of society and everyday life. • what is climate change? presentation: 20%
The subject provides a strong foundation • who is affected most by climate change?
for further study of the biological • consequences of climate change
sciences and related disciplines. • responses to climate change
• renewable energy as a solution
• sustainable water use
• what is a city?
• sustainable city design
• megacities
• slums
• resilient and liveable cities
• sustainable building designs
• Melbourne: a sustainable, liveable
resilient city?
• sustainable city design
• urban agriculture
• economic sustainability (theory to include
globalisation)
• cities in global economy
• sustainable business
• putting it all together: practical solutions
for a more sustainable world.
30ELECTIVE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE ASSESSMENT SUBJECT LEADER
MATHEMATICS 1
Semester 1 Class work: 5% Dr Raymond
This subject develops mathematical
• review of algebra and trigonometry Exams: 95% Broeksteeg
knowledge and skills in pre-calculus,
• functions, applications of derivatives BSc(Hons)
calculus, matrices, statistics and
• limits, continuity, differentiability, Otago, PhD Monash
probability, as preparation for a wide
differentiation from first principles,
variety of university courses.
differentiation formulae
• anti-differentiation, fundamental theorem
of calculus, evaluation of areas.
Semester 2
• indefinite integrals and further
applications of integration
• matrix methods, statistics
• permutations and combinations
• introduction to probability, probability
distributions, expected value, standard
deviation
• binomial, hypergeometric and geometric
distributions
• continuous probability density functions,
mean, median, variance and applications
• normal distribution, confidence intervals
for a population proportion.
MATHEMATICS 2
This subject provides students with the Semester 1 Two exams: 90% Dr Sasha Cyganowski
skills to succeed in university courses • logic and algebra Attendance and BSc(Hons), PhD Deakin
that require a high level of analytical • complex numbers participation: 10%
and logical thought, such as science, • matrices and transformations
engineering or actuarial studies. This • ellipses and hyperbolas, vectors and
subject also ensures that students have statistical inference.
the language skills to enable them to
Semester 2
ask mathematical questions necessary
• techniques of anti-differentiation
for them to undertake further studies in
• volumes of solids of revolution
mathematics in English.
• approximation of definite integrals
• differential equations
• computer programming.
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
In this subject, students are introduced Semester 1 Assignments: 25% Ms Loretta Duffy
to the dynamic world of the media • media literacy, media representation, film Major project: 20% BA Deakin,
and associated industries, and their language, genre theory, audiences Exams: mid-year 20%; GradDipArts
influence on society and the individual. • the story of film: from silent movies to final 30% (Journalism) RMIT,
Through a combination of theory, blockbusters In-class tasks and MA (Comn&MediaSt)
application and practice, students • film marketing and advertising: the trailer participation: 5% Monash, MA (AppLing)
emerge with a greater understanding and film poster. Melb
of how the media works and an ability
Semester 2
to design and produce a range of media
• journalism and the newsroom: online and
products.
broadcast
• marketing and communications:
traditional and new media advertising
forms, brands, public relations.
31TRINIT Y COLLEGE FOUNDATION STUDIES PROSPECTUS 2018
SUBJECT COURSE OUTLINE ASSESSMENT SUBJECT LEADER
PHYSICS
This subject provides a foundation for • mechanics: physical quantities and units, Assignments: 5% Dr Fun Lai
further studies in physics and related vectors, motion in 1D and 2D, forces and Exams: 70% BSc MSc RMIT, PhD
disciplines. In particular, students Newton’s laws, statics, energy and work, Practical Melb
learn to develop quantitative physical momentum, conservation principles classes: 25%
models and become aware of the • electricity and magnetism: electric
assumptions upon which these models circuits, electric fields, magnetic fields,
are based. Students develop physical electromagnetic forces, electromagnetic
problem-solving strategies, learn induction
to apply electronic, mechanical and • waves: string waves, sound waves,
optical techniques of measurement in electromagnetic waves, superposition,
the laboratory, and record quantitative doppler
data with associated uncertainties. The • quantum and nuclear physics: wave-
laboratory measurement techniques particle duality, energy-mass relationship,
also include computer-interfaced Bohr’s model of a hydrogen atom, nuclear
experiments for collecting and analysing reactions, binding energy, fusion and
data. fission, particle decays, half-life and
nuclear activity.
PSYCHOLOGY
This subject examines the biological, • scientific theory and critical thinking In-class quiz: 10% Dr Maureen Vincent
psychological and social factors that • development through the lifespan: infancy, Presentation and BA Monash, BSW
contribute to individual and group childhood, adolescence, adulthood report: 20% Melb, GradDipEd(Sec)
behaviour using both theoretical • social psychology, personality, Exams: 70% (2 x 35%) ACU, GradDipEd(Psy)
and practical teaching methods. psychological disorders, therapy Hurdle requirement: Monash, MClinPsych,
It introduces students to a broad range • stress and health, emotion Attendance and PhD Deakin, MAPS,
of psychological theories and principles • learning, intelligence. participation MACPA, MCCP
that explain human behaviour, as well as
the diversity of human experience.
Practical demonstrations and
experiments, both in and out of the
classroom, are designed to help
students understand the theoretical
concepts underlying human cognitions
and behaviour.
MUSIC (PRACTICAL)
This subject is available to students who wish to prepare for university study in either End of year 20–25 minute practical examination.
the Bachelor of Music degree or the Diploma in Music. It is designed to enable students The performance exam is graded out of 100,
to reach an advanced level of skill and mastery of a particular musical instrument, and as both a TCFS subject and simultaneously as
to give a broad understanding of music performance. The Melbourne Conservatorium of an audition for MCM to confirm a place in the
Music (MCM) at the University of Melbourne allocates the teachers for this subject. Bachelor of Music.
Applicants are required to have a minimum of Grade 6 practical in the Associated Board Note: Results in this subject cannot be used in the
of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), or Trinity College London exams, or Grade 6 calculation of entrance scores for other faculties
(Grade 5 for singers) in the exams of the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB). of the University of Melbourne. This subject is only
offered in the Main intakes.
Students intending to take this subject must pass an audition before enrolling in TCFS.
Students attend 24 individual practical lessons with their teacher across the course of
one year. Lessons include a study of selected repertoire on the student’s instrument,
principles of interpretation, style and technical work. In addition to the lessons, students
are required to undertake extensive individual practice.
32ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE CURRICULUM
CURRICULUM
Matthew Siy Cha, Philippines
July Main Plus 2013,
Bachelor of Science
Studying in Trinity has provided me with a strong foundation for my first year
in university and with adapting to Melbourne’s higher educational expectations
and standards. Also, the very diverse community I met during my year in
Trinity has been making life in Melbourne a lot more enjoyable.
Sharline Siy Cha and Jose Siy Cha
(mother and father)
Sending our children to Trinity has
been the best decision we have made
for their education. It prepared them
not only academically, but also helped
them adjust to a new environment.
This is where they met their friends
who became their second family while
Stephanie Marie Siy Cha, away from home.
Philippines
August Main 2016 Shane Siy Cha, Philippines
The friends that I’ve made June Main Plus 2012
in Trinity allowed me Bachelor of Environments
to learn about different Masters in Architecture
cultures. More importantly, Trinity’s culturally diverse and friendly
Trinity taught me to be environment made moving to a new
independent. I can’t country far less daunting. I grew a lot
think of an easier way to as a person during my time in Trinity
have prepared myself because of how easy it was to step out
for the sudden change in of my comfort zone. The friendships
environment. made and lessons learned truly made
it an unforgettable experience.
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