Diploma of University Studies
Semester 1 applications now open!
Offered by the Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships (CUPP) the new 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. Click here for more details…
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. Click here for more details…
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. Click here for more details…
Click here to download Science degree pathways and recommended units (PDF 59.9KB)
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 four foundation level units specifically designed to to ensure students have the skills critical to success at UTAS. In the second semester students take four units offered by the relevant Faculty.
Part time students must complete all XAB units before enrolling in Faculty units.
Semester 1: Offered via the Centre for University Pathways and Partnerships
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 |
| XAB041 Research and Information Skills (Arts) | XAB042 Research and Information Skills (Education) | XAB043 Research and Information Skills (Science) |
| XAB091 Transition Maths - Applied (Arts) | XAB092 Transition Maths - Applied (Education) | XAB090 Transition Maths - Methods |
| UPP011 Supported Studies 1 (Arts)* |
UPP012 Supported Studies 1 (Education)* |
UPP013 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, download the FAQs here (PDF 145.3KB).
Semester 2: Offered via the relevant Faculty
Arts |
Education |
Science |
| HAA001 Understanding this Region | 2 Introductory (first year) level units from the following: | Two of the following units: |
| HPA001 Foundations of Critical Thinking | ESH100 Thinking and Writing at University | KRA001 Chemistry Foundation Unit |
| UPP021 Supported Studies 2 (Arts)* | HGA102 Sociology B | KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit |
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Plus 2 Introductory (first year) level units from the Faculty of Arts (subject to pre-requisites/audition/interview as required by units) |
Plus one unit from the following | KPZ005 Life Science Foundation Unit |
| HAA001 Understanding This Region | KXX001 Computer Applications | |
| :HPA001 Foundations of Critical Thinking | UPP023 Supported Studies 2 (Science)* | |
| KXX001 Computer Applications | Plus 2 Introductory (first year) electives from the Bachelor of Science | |
| UPP022 Supported Studies 2 (Education)* | ||
| Plus 1 Introductoty (first year) elective from the Faculty of Arts or Bachelor of Science |
* 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 focussed 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 www.goingtouni.gov.au.
Contact details
(03) 6324 3391