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Applications for Semester 2, 2013 now open!

Offered by the Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships (CUPP), the Diploma of University Studies is a pathway qualification for students wishing to study in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education or the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology.

Diploma of University Studies (Arts)

Students successful in the Diploma of University Studies (Arts) will automatically qualify for enrolment into a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Social Science or a Bachelor of Social Science (Police Studies) Conventional Pathway within the Faculty of Arts, with credit.

Diploma of University Studies (Education)

Students successful in the Diploma of University Studies (Education) will qualify for enrolment into a bachelor degree within the Faculty of Education with credit.

Diploma of University Studies (Science)

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of University Studies (Science) will be able to apply for entry to the Associate Degree in Science or Bachelor of Science with credit.

Entrance to the Diploma

The Diploma of University Studies is designed for applicants who do not meet entry requirements for their chosen Degree or for those who want a more supported or graded introduction to their studies. This may include mature-aged students returning to study, some VET graduates or students with a low ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) score from their year 11/12 studies. Students unsure of their eligibility to an undergraduate Degree should submit an application to the Bachelor Degree course of their preference in the first instance.

Course Structure

In the first semester of study students take foundation level units specifically designed to ensure they have the skills critical to success at UTAS. In the second semester students take units offered by the relevant Faculty.

First semester of study: Offered via the Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships & the relevant Faculty
Arts
Education
Science
XAB011 Learning at University (Arts) XAB012 Learning at University (Education) XAB013 Learning at University (Science)
XAB021 Academic Writing (Arts) XAB022 Academic Writing (Education) XAB080 Experiencing Science
XAB091 Academic Numeracy (Arts) OR (depending on semester) XAB041 Research and Information Skills (Arts)  XAB092 Academic Numeracy (Education) OR (depending on semester) XAB042 Research and Information Skills (Education)             XAB090 Transition Maths - Methods                
HAA001 Understanding This Region OR HAA002 Foundations of Critical Thinking  HAA001 Understanding This Region OR HAA002 Foundations of Critical Thinking  XAB043 Research and Information Skills (Science) OR KXX001 Computer Applications 
XAB001 Supported Studies 1 (Arts)*  XAB002 Supported Studies 1 (Education)* XAB003 Supported Studies 1 (Science)*

* The Supported Studies units are enabling level support units only. These units carry no assessment other than attendance/participation.

Students may also be enrolled in UPP050 Using Technology. This unit is applicable only to students requiring additional IT support. For more information, see Frequently Asked Questions [PDF 145KB].

Second semester of study: Offered via the Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships & the relevant Faculty
Arts
Education
Science

XAB041 Research and Information Skills (Arts) OR XAB091 Academic Numeracy (Arts)  

 XAB042 Research and Information Skills (Education) OR XAB092 Academic Numeracy (Education) XAB043 Research and Information Skills (Science) (if not studied in first semester)
HAA002 Foundations of Critical Thinking OR HAA001 Understanding This Region  One of the following units:                              XAB006 Supported Studies 2 (Science)*
XAB004 Supported Studies 2 (Arts)* HAA002 Foundations of Critical Thinking  One to two Foundation units from the Faculty of SET (unit availability will vary depending on campus and semester):  
+ Two Introductory (first year) level units from the Faculty of Arts HAA001 Understanding This Region  KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit
ESH100 Thinking and Writing at University KPZ005 Life Science Foundation Unit                   
  + KRA001 Chemistry Foundation Unit     
  XAB005 Supported Studies 2 (Education)*  KYA004 Physics Foundation Unit
  + Either (depending on the semester enrolled) KXX001 Computer Applications
ESH110 Foundations of Literacy + two introductory (first year) units from the unit schedule
  ESH120 Personal & Professional Numeracy

OR
ESH103 Curriculum and Pedagogy
  ESH104 Human Development in Educational Contexts  

* The Supported Studies units are enabling level support units only. These units carry no assessment other than attendance/participation.

Estimated Commitment

Students should allow approximately 10 hours of focused study per unit per week of semester.

Cost

Commonwealth supported university places are available to Australian and New Zealand citizens for all units of the Diploma. In addition, a HECS scholarship is provided by UTAS to Australian and New Zealand citizens for all Foundation level units (i.e. these units are free of charge for eligible students). Fees apply for Introductory (first year) level units.

Eligible Australian citizens are able to defer their HECS fees through the HECS-HELP system however NZ citizens will be required to pay these HECS fees upfront.

For more information on course fees please contact us. For detailed information on eligibility for Commonwealth supported places and HECS-HELP please see Study Assist.

Contact Details

Email Enquiry.CUPP@utas.edu.au, phone +61 3 6324 3391