Tertiary Preparation Pathway
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) is a bridging program that allows you to experience university life before jumping into a full degree. If you haven’t studied in a while, TPP helps you brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing. It can also build your knowledge and confidence in the subject areas you’ll need for your degree, like science, business or maths.
Study up to four TPP courses (or subjects) from a range of options. Courses are offered in Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) and Session 8 (intensive summer session, in November). You can study full time (four courses over one semester) or part time.
In this program you will:
- Study TPP courses for FREE as a domestic student (Australian citizens, permanent residents and Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holders, and New Zealand citizens). TPP courses are Austudy approved
- Study skills and knowledge to succeed at university, and provides a pathway to a USC degree.
- Brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing
- Commence at the start of the year, midway through the year, or conduct an intensive course over summer
- Gain direct entry into most USC degrees on successful TPP completion
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Session 8
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Session 8
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Duration
- 1 semester 1 semester
- CRICOS code
- 058561K
- UniSC program code
- TP000
To assist with your course selection, refer to the list of the study plans (recommended TPP courses) for USC programs. We highly recommend that prior to enrolling you read the courses synopsis and course outlines by clicking onto the TPP course codes below.
One (1) required course:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPP101 Hydrology and Geomorphology |
Plus select three (3) courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPP102 Coastal Geomorphology | |||
| TPP103 Academic Skills for Success | |||
| TPP104 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications | |||
| TPP105 Chemistry | |||
| TPP107 Mathematics | |||
| TPP108 Statistics | |||
| TPP109 Critical Thinking in Society | |||
| TPP111 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society | |||
| TPP115 Biology |
For further details about locations and semesters that each TPP course is offered refer to the class timetable.
- You must be at least 17 years of age at time of entry (International students must 18 years of age).
- If English is not your first language, you will need to have sufficient English skills to achieve an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in all subtests of an IELTS test.
- International applicants’ academic history will be assessed for entry into TPP
Program notes
- To submit an application, go 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 - Governing Policy for information about administrative fees that may apply