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 four units of study comprising 1 core unit of study and three elective units of study.

  • 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.

  • Four standard units of study in one teaching period

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Complete three elective units which may be discipline specific or general units. 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)

Swinburne has selected a combination of units that will enable you to complete your qualification and meet entry requirements into a UniLink diploma or bachelor course.

Elective units
Global Communication
Elective unit 		CMS00001
Design Fundamentals
Elective unit 		DDD00002
Drawing and Illustration
Elective unit 		GRA00004
Core units
General Mathematics
Core unit 		MTH00011
Elective units
Product Development, Design and Technology
Elective unit 		DPD00001
Foundation Mathematics
Elective unit 		MTH00012
Units of study Unit code
Elective units
Information Technology
Elective unit 		COS00005
Introduction to Management
Elective unit 		MGT00002
Marketing
Elective unit 		MKT00003

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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