Highlights

  • 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. 

  • When you successfully complete the program, you can use your results to apply for further undergraduate studies at QUT. 

  • Study in a supportive learning environment within a collaborative and tight knit community supported by experienced educators. 

Highlights

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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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What to expect

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

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.  

Details and units

Requirements

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
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
1 years full-time

The program can be completed in two semesters, undertaking three units (36 credit points) per semester.

Entry
February and July
Entry
Deferment

You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

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.

More about deferring your offer

I completed secondary school in Australia

Minimum English language requirements

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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: CSP Fee Exempt

2026 fees

2025 fees

2025: CSP Fee exempt

2025 fees

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about undergraduate course fees

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.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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