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This course is designed to help you improve your academic skills before you start a degree or diploma. It aims to introduce you to university-style learning in a supportive environment.
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When you successfully complete the program, you can use your results to apply for further undergraduate studies at QUT.
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Study in a supportive learning environment within a collaborative and tight knit community supported by experienced educators.
Highlights
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This course is designed to help you improve your academic skills before you start a degree or diploma. It aims to introduce you to university-style learning in a supportive environment.
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When you successfully complete the program, you can use your results to apply for further undergraduate studies at QUT.
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Study in a supportive learning environment within a collaborative and tight knit community supported by experienced educators.
Why choose this course?
University Preparation Program (UPP) is your free pathway to undergraduate studies at QUT. You will develop essential academic and tertiary skills through the program including academic communication, mathematics, digital skills and other essential proficiencies that will support your future learning and transition an undergraduate qualification.
Successful completion of the program with a passing grade point average will give you a selection rank of 70.00. Higher selection ranks can be achieved with higher grades, up to a maximum selection rank of 82.95. This selection rank can be used to apply for entry to QUT’s undergraduate courses. The course also covers the prerequisite subjects for QUT’s Bachelor of Education.
This pathway program is designed for students who have completed Year 12 (QCE or equivalent) or be 18 years old at the first QUT census date.
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Start your university learning journey with academic skills and confidence.
The University Preparation Program (UPP) is a free pathway option to help you gain entry requirements to undergraduate studies. It aims to introduce you to university-style learning in a supportive environment, setting you up for success in your future studies.
The program covers information technology skills, research and writing processes and a wide range of other essential academic skills and is delivered at our Kelvin Grove campus over one semester with four units.
You will also be introduced to life at QUT and have access to courses and career advice to help you make informed decisions about what your next study option is.
Careers and outcomes
Upon successful completion of UPP, you will have a selection rank that you can use to apply for entry to QUT undergraduate courses.
Learn more about QUT undergraduate courses.
QC40 University Preparation Program is comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core units; and,
- 24 credit points of complementary studies units.
Students intending to progress to degrees in Science, Engineering or Health* / Education will complete complementary studies unit QCF262 Mathematics Skills. Students intending to progress to degrees in Business, Law, Justice or Creative Industries will complete QCF154 Introductory Mathematics.
*Assumed knowledge requirements for admission into degrees in Engineering, Science or Health may include Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. QCF154 and QCF262 do not meet this requirement. If you do not have the required subject knowledge before you start your degree, you are advised to complete relevant Bridging studies.
QC40 University Preparation Program is comprised of:
- 24 credit points of core units; and,
- 24 credit points of complementary studies units.
Students intending to progress to degrees in Science, Engineering or Health* / Education will complete complementary studies unit QCF262 Mathematics Skills. Students intending to progress to degrees in Business, Law, Justice or Creative Industries will complete QCF154 Introductory Mathematics.
*Assumed knowledge requirements for admission into degrees in Engineering, Science or Health may include Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics. QCF154 and QCF262 do not meet this requirement. If you do not have the required subject knowledge before you start your degree, you are advised to complete relevant Bridging studies.
As this is a new course, the threshold (if applicable) will be available mid-January 2027. If you do not have an ATAR or selection rank, you can still apply as all applications will be considered.
- Course code
- QC40
- QTAC code
- 421032
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- Kelvin Grove
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
Entry requirements
This program is open to applicants who have either completed Year 12 or will be at least 18 years old at the first census date of the program.
If you do not have an ATAR or selection rank, you can still apply as all applications will be considered.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Minimum English language requirements
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing is not permitted in this course.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: Fee Exempt
2027 fees
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