Program summary
Mode of study: On campus
Duration: 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time
Commence: Semester 1, Semester 2 or Session 11 (Summer semester)
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, international fee-paying places
CRICOS code: 058561K
Overview
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in degree studies and provides an alternative entry pathway to tertiary study if you are not able to gain admission to a degree program via QTAC without first gaining additional qualifications. If you have other QTAC entry qualifications you may choose to study just one or two TPP courses to bring your skills up-to-date.
The TPP allows you to experience university life before committing to a degree program, and courses completed as part of the program are free-of-charge for Commonwealth-supported students (fees for international students can be found at USC International fees and costs). Please note that courses completed through TPP cannot be used as credit towards a degree.
Upon successful completion of the TPP, you will be able to gain entry into most USC degree programs through the standard USC direct entry application process. If you are from a non-English speaking background you will be required to meet English language entry requirements for your chosen USC program. To attend another university you will need to apply through the standard QTAC application process or via the admission procedures as outlined by the institution you plan to study at.
How TPP works
Program structure
1 required course:
TPP101 Risk Management and Insurance Planning
Plus select 3 courses from:
TPP102 Superannuation and Retirement Planning
TPP103 Taxation Planning and Estate Planning
TPP104 Academic Skills for Success
TPP105 Computer Literacy
TPP106 Chemistry
TPP107 Mathematics
TPP108 Statistics
TPP109 Introduction to Aboriginal Societies
TPP111 Contemporary Australia
For further details about locations and semesters that each TPP course is offered refer to the class timetable.
Program notes:
- International students are non-Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. Summer Semester and part-time options are not available to International students.
- Program details are subject to change.
- For semester dates see Academic Calenders and important dates.
- Read the Student rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Refer to the Student Fees and Charges policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.
More information
- How to apply
- Recommended TPP courses for USC programs
- Download the TPP brochure (PDF 386KB)
Coordinator, Enabling Programs Student Administration
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: studentadministration@usc.edu.au