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Total subjects
8
Price
From
$0
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 05 Feb 23
- 25 Jun 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
Learn more about UTAS.
QS Ranking 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
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Degree structure
Core subjects
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Find, evaluate, manage and use information in a range of formats for academic purposes to demonstrate reading, writing, numerical, and other literacies
- Address and solve discipline-related issues and problems through critical thinking
- Identify, evaluate and implement strategies to learn independently and cooperatively
- Communicate ideas in both written and oral forms to an academic audience
The University Preparation Program (UPP) is an enabling or preparation course for:
- Mature age students
- Students who did not complete year 11 or 12 (or did so a long time ago)
- Students whose first language is not English
- Students already enrolled in a degree who find they are struggling because of a lack of academic skills and knowledge
UPP will help you:
- Learn how to learn
- Improve your communication skills, in both writing and speaking
- Extend your problem solving skills
- Fill in gaps in your knowledge, especially in mathematics, essay writing and using computers and other technology
- Generally develop personal confidence in your ability to succeed at tertiary study
- Gain an overall understanding of university life and culture
The UPP course is made up of eight subjects and is equivalent to one year of full time study (part time study is also an option).
Higher education
Open Entry
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here. https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
The University Preparation Program (UPP) is a flexibly delivered enabling program. The course is designed to provide adult learners with academic learning skills and the confidence and personal skills needed to succeed at University. Successful completion of UPP enables students to meet the general admission requirements for undergraduate degree courses offered by the University of Tasmania.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.
Completion of 8 subjects from the schedule below:
- 6 core subjects:
- TAS-UPP010 Learning at University
- TAS-UPP014 Writing in Practice
- TAS-UPP015 Numeracy and Data in Practice
- TAS-UPP016 UPP Project A
- TAS-UPP017 Communication Skills in Practice
- TAS-UPP018 UPP Project B
- 2 Discipline subjects
- Choose 2 subjects from:
- TAS-XAB021 Academic Writing
- TAS-XAB084 Introductory Scientific Principles
- TAS-XAB090 Bridging Maths
- TAS-XAB091 Academic Numeracy
- Choose 2 subjects from:
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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