University Preparation Program

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).

Secondary education

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.

Not Applicable.

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.

The University Preparation Program provides an opportunity for all people to participate in higher education, including those who are traditionally under-represented. The program enables students from a diverse range of backgrounds to study at university and provides opportunities for people who are wanting to upskill or who are looking for a career change, and/or students who are already enrolled in a degree but need to further develop their skills and knowledge.

UPP provides an opportunity for students to establish, revise, and upgrade skills relevant to higher education study in the current academic environment.

Cognitive

1. Apply knowledge of structures and systems to successfully negotiate the university environment
2. Demonstrate generic skills for academic purposes including academic writing (essays, reports, reflections), research and information management, critical reading, oral presentations and IT
3. Find, acquire, evaluate, manage and use relevant information in a range of media.

Attitudinal

1. Apply principles of academic integrity
2. Behave in a tolerant and inclusive manner

Competence

1. Identify, evaluate and implement learning strategies to learn independently and cooperatively
2. Communicate ideas to others in both written and oral forms as appropriate for commencing study in an undergraduate degree
3. Apply critical thinking skills as appropriate for commencing study in an undergraduate degree

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.

Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:

• 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-XAB080 Experiencing Science
    • TAS-XAB090 Bridging Maths
    • TAS-XAB091 Academic Numeracy

Award Requirements

Students do not receive an award after the completion of the University Preparation Program. This is an enabling non-award course to prepare students to undertake further study and meet general entry requirements at the University of Tasmania.