- Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed at university
- TPP is an alternative entry pathway to undergraduate degree study
- Use TPP to update your study skills, even if you qualify for university entry
- TPP courses completed are free for domestic Commonwealth-supported students (TPP fees for international students can be found at USC International fees and costs)
Program summary
Program title: Tertiary Preparation Pathway
QTAC code: 019901
Duration: 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time
Commence: Semester 1, Semester 2 or Session 11 (Summer semester)
Study mode: On campus
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, international fee-paying places
USC program code: TPP000
CRICOS code: 058561K
The Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in undergraduate degree studies. TPP provides a pathway to a degree program.
TPP allows you to experience university life before committing to a degree program, and courses completed as part of the TPP 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. Successful completion of the Tertiary Preparation Pathway with a grade of Credit (CR) or better in TPP101 meets the English language entry requirements for most USC undergraduate programs.
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.
Courses in the TPP are Austudy approved.
Indigenous TPP students may be eligible for an Indigenous Commonwealth scholarship.
Flexible study options
TPP courses are offered in Semesters 1 and 2 and Session 11 (Summer Session) and you can study full-time (four courses over one semester) or part-time. Only a full-time study option at Sippy Downs campus is available to international students on a student visa. Courses are offered at a number of study locations including Sippy Downs, Gympie, Noosa and Caboolture.
Admission requirements
- Entry age: you must be a minimum of 17 years of age at time of entry (international students must be 18 years old).
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TPP is taught in English (both in classes and in written material), therefore students from a non-English speaking background will need to have sufficient English skills to achieve an overall score of 5.5 and a minimum of 5.0 in all subtests of an IELTS test.
Upon completion of TPP and prior to being admitted into any USC Program, applicants must satisfy the minimum entry English language requirements (e.g. English Language proficiency and subject prerequisites).
Successful completion of the Tertiary Preparation Pathway with a grade of Credit (CR) or better in TPP101 meets the English language entry requirements for most USC undergraduate programs.
Upon completion of TPP
Domestic students (Australian citizens, Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) who wish to apply for admission into an undergraduate degree program at USC after completing the TPP are required to lodge an Application — Undergraduate (Direct) form to Student Administration. The form is available from Application forms page.
International students should go to the Applying for admission page for more information and to download the application form.
More information
Enquiries
Coordinator, Enabling Programs, Student Administration
Tel: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program notes
- To submit an application: refer to How to apply. Please refer to Application dates to apply before cut-off dates.
- Program fees: there are no tuition fees for Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or Holders of Humanitarian Visas. Fees for international students can be found at USC International fees and costs.
- International students are non-Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. Summer Session and part-time options are not available to International students.
- Program details are subject to change.
- For important semester dates see Academic Calenders.
- Read the Student rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Refer to the Student Fees and Charges policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.
Program structure
One (1) required course:
TPP101 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Plus select three (3) courses from:
TPP102 Academic Skills for Success
TPP103 Computer Literacy
TPP104 Chemistry
TPP105 Mathematics
TPP106 Statistics
TPP107 An Introduction to Indigenous Societies
TPP108 Contemporary Australia
TPP109 An Introduction to Working within the Community
TPP111 Biology
For further details about locations and semesters that each TPP course is offered refer to the class timetable.