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Choosing units of study

Most Study Abroad and Student Exchange students select Second or Third Year units in areas that they have already studied at their home institution. First Year units of study are introductory or Lower Division units.

Students who intend to take units requiring assumed knowledge (i.e. prerequisite units) in the disciplines of Health Science, Nursing, Social Work, and Veterinary Science are asked to submit detailed information about their previous studies so the relevant department can assess their suitability.

Language departments generally offer two levels each year: one for students with a basic knowledge of the language, usually acquired through high school study (stream A), and one for beginners with no knowledge of the language (stream B). Sometimes a third, intermediate level is offered in first year: AB units are designed for students with some knowledge of the language. Entry to different levels may be determined by a placement test conducted at the beginning of each semester.

For details of special requirements in some faculties, please see the individual faculty website or follow the links below.

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