Overview 2025
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
It's designed to develop and consolidate your skills to undertake further study options. We’ll help you adjust to life as a university student so that you feel comfortable with both on-campus and online learning options.
What you'll learn:
- Understand yourself as a university learner
through a strength-based approach - Key skills such as essay writing, referencing,
group work and presentations - Build your numeracy and science skills
- Experience university life and culture
Open to everyone 17 and over, the University Preparation Program provides an alternative entry pathway into university. By successfully completing this course, you'll meet the General Entry Requirements (GER) for further study at the University of Tasmania.
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Key contacts
Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
Course Coordinator | Dr Sarah Dempster |
Course objectives
The University Preparation Program is designed to help you build important skills for university. In this free course, you will discover your strengths and improve key skills like essay writing, referencing, group work, and presentations. You’ll also develop your numeracy and science skills, and get a feel for university life and culture. By successfully completing this program, you'll meet the General Entry Requirements (GER) for further study at the University of Tasmania, giving you a great alternative pathway into university.
Learning outcomes
Course structure
The University Preparation Program comprises eight x 12.5 credit point units (five core units and three discipline elective units).
Core units
This unit provides underpinning skills, theories, techniques, and strategies to prepare you for university-level study and to understand yourself as a learner. You will be introduced to concepts of self-management and relevant practical skills that can be applied effectively in…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
This unit introduces the skills of academic writing by examining broad conventions. In this unit you will learn how to analyse assessment questions, plan and structure essays, build an academic language set, and write for the academic environment. To enable…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
In this unit you will focus on the evaluation of quantitative information, in both everyday and academic situations. This unit will introduce you to research methodologies and frameworks to assess the reliability of online data sources. You will learn how…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
In this unit, you are provided the opportunity to employ skills developed across a range of University Preparation Units to complete a guided research project. Using techniques in research, analysis, problem-solving, reflection, and academic communication, you will investigate a topic…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
This unit introduces you to a range of communication skills, strategies, techniques and practices that enable effective communication and participation in the university environment, workplace, and community. Through the completion of various individual and collaborative activities, you will develop and…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
View all details for UPP017 Communication Skills in Practice
Discipline Elective Units
Understanding this Region is an interdisciplinary foundation unit which will provide you with a regional, national and international understanding of this part of the world, focusing on its unique and complex nature. You will be introduced to Australian history, to…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 2 |
In this unit you will develop your ability to communicate in written form in a university environment. You will gain the skills and develop strategies to plan and write academically. In particular, you will analyse assignment tasks, learn how to…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
XAB084 Introductory Scientific Principles is designed to give you the foundation knowledge in both theoretical and practical science. The unit will introduce you to the importance of engaging with scientific thinking and reasoning, methodology, precision and accuracy in measurement, written…
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 | ||||
Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
View all details for XAB084 Introductory Scientific Principles
Bridging Maths explores essential foundation skills and knowledge in mathematics. This unit is designed to help you to improve your maths skills, build self-confidence, develop logical thinking skills, and encourage good study habits to support independent study. You will have…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
In this unit you will develop the mathematical knowledge, skills, and confidence essential for further University study. In particular, you will explore and apply methods for: • Gathering, presenting and analysing numerical information (data, graphs, statistics) • Reasoning about relative…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
In this unit, you will identify skill sets and knowledge required to work in a chosen industry and evaluate your own skills, attributes and learning goals to work in your chosen industry. Through case studies, workshops, online materials and tutorials,…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 2 |
This unit will explore diversity in the context of individuals, their unique lives, needs and networks of support. You will use self-awareness to reflect upon your own values, beliefs and self-care needs, as well as those of others, in order…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 |
In this unit, you will consider how individuals, families, and communities understand and experience health and wellbeing. Barriers and enablers of health and wellbeing will be explored, with emphasis placed on vulnerable, marginalised and isolated population groups. You will examine…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 2 |
View all details for ZAC102 Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concept of sustainability starting with the transformations necessary for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a way that organises them into 6 logical groups. You will examine…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Online | 5 Week Session Jan A |
This unit provides you with opportunities to develop various work-ready, transferable, and professional skills and attributes that are highly sought by employers. In addition, it allows you to explore contemporary strategies and approaches that are often used in day-to-day employment…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Online | Semester 2 |
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
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.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Scholarships
Note: The University Preparation Program (UPP) is a free, open-entry program which does not require prior qualifications.
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
- 13 8827 (13 UTAS)
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
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