Overview 2020
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
For more information about UPP, please refer to the UPP Information Booklet (PDF 2.3MB).
Course objectives
UPP provides an opportunity for students to establish, revise, and upgrade skills relevant to higher education study in the current academic environment.
Cognitive
- Apply knowledge of structures and systems to successfully negotiate the university environment
- Demonstrate generic skills for academic purposes including academic writing (essays, reports, reflections), research and information management, critical reading, oral presentations and IT
- Find, acquire, evaluate, manage and use relevant information in a range of media.
Attitudinal
- Apply principles of academic integrity
- Behave in a tolerant and inclusive manner
Competence
- Identify, evaluate and implement learning strategies to learn independently and cooperatively
- Communicate ideas to others in both written and oral forms as appropriate for commencing study in an undergraduate degree
- Apply critical thinking skills as appropriate for commencing study in an undergraduate degree
Course structure
The University Preparation Program is equivalent to one year of full-time study but the course can be studied either part-time or full-time. There are 11 units in total offered through UPP, with a full time equivalent load of eight units per year (four per semester). Please refer to the course schedule below for available units.
Please note: some UPP units may be offered in Spring/Summer study periods. These offerings are available to existing UPP students or to those meeting the eligibility requirements - please refer to the Entry Requirements section for details and to individual units for delivery dates.
Please refer to Typical Unit Enrolment Patterns for UPP Students (PDF 185KB) to help guide you with choosing your units.
For assistance with enrolment, please email U.Connect@utas.edu.au or call 1300 826 663.
University Preparation Program Schedule
Core units (75%)
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
Elective units (25%)
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Spring school (November) | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 |
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
UPP Entry Requirements
DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
This course is designed for applicants who do not meet general entry requirements for their chosen degree or who want a more supported or graded introduction to university study.
There are no formal entry requirements for UPP, however all UPP units have required reading and writing standards in line with the Australian Core Skills Framework as follows:
- Reading Level 3.05
- Writing Level 3.05
If you are unsure about your current skill level, we can discuss the requirements with you further and help you decide if UPP is the right choice for you.
UPP Spring/Summer school:
To be eligible for UPP Spring or Summer school, you must be either an existing UTAS student or be eligible to commence a Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree. All other UPP applicants must select one of the standard intakes (Semester 1 or Semester 2).
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
This course is not CRICOS registered therefore is not available for International Students.
Credit transfer
Students who successfully complete units in the University Preparation Program may be eligible for credit into the Diploma of University Studies.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This course is free to all eligible students.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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