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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.
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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 75.00. Higher selection ranks can be achieved with higher grades, up to a maximum selection rank of 86.95. 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 two semesters with three units per semester.
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.
As this is a new course, the threshold will be available mid-January 2025. If you do not have an ATAR or selection rank, you can still apply as all applications will be considered.
- Course code
- QC18
- QTAC code
- 420991
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- Kelvin Grove
- 1 years full-time
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The program can be completed in two semesters, undertaking three units (36 credit points) per semester.
- February
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.
2025 fees
2025: CSP Fee exempt
2025 fees
2024 fees
2024: CSP Fee exempt
Fees
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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