Federation Access Studies (FAST)

Non-Award

If you thought that university was not for you because you don’t have the academic background or the study skills, or if you have finished year 12 but do not have the entry requirements you need to start a degree, the Federation Access Studies program (FAST) may be the pathway for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

FAST is a single semester program designed to teach you how to study effectively, including how to write for academic purposes, research, use university systems and how to apply all of these skills to your study. When you successfully complete FAST, you will be ready to undertake degree level study at Federation University.

FAST also offers an elective Maths course for students who want to study an Engineering or Mathematics degree. Successful completion of the Introduction to Technical Maths course satisfies the entry requirements to apply for an Engineering or Mathematics degree.

When you have successfully completed FAST you are guaranteed a place in one of Federation University's undergraduate degrees.

Study locations

On-line Learning

Gippsland - Churchill

Berwick

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Online

Career pathways

Satisfactory completion of FAST will guarantee entry into a wide range of Federation University Australia Higher Education courses at degree level. Graduates may receive credit for one university level first year subject (unit) for particular degrees.

Please contact us for further information regarding eligible courses and to discuss your study pathway on 1800 333 864.