Education & Training
University Preparation Program
UTAS has a preparation program called the University Preparation Program (UPP) which provides people with an alternative entry pathway into University and it is free. It is designed for mature-age students who are considering enrolling at UTAS but feel that they may need additional skills, confidence and knowledge about university study before commencing a course. .
The course aims to prepare mature-age students with the necessary and academic skills to succesfully complete University study. It also aims to build students' confidence to succeed at what their dreams for study are and to enhance the quality of their initial experience of University life.
The Program has a number of delivery modes: face-to-face delivery, online and HELP sessions.
The UPP offers a broad range of subjects designed to ensure students have skills which are critical to success at the University of Tasmania. Units are offered in both first and second semester with each semester involving 13 weeks of study to complete the unit. The UPP offers the following units:
AUSTUDY or ABSTUDY is available to students who are accepted into this course and meet appropriate criteria. You do not become liable under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for this course.
Satisfactory completion of the UPP does not does not guarantee admission to any specific program at UTAS but can be used as evidence of recent study when applying for admission to the University. UPP is a non-credit course which provides a transcript indicating your achievement in various units.
What do other students have to say about the UPP?
Follow this link to hear of students' experiences with UPP.
How to apply for UPP?
- Download an application form and complete clearly indicating which course (University Preparation Program) you are applying for. The course code is EOD. For help in completing an application, read the UTAS UPP Guidelines.
- Complete the application in full - addressing at least the first four selection criteria AND indicate the subjects you would like to study on the table at the bottom of the page.
- Post the application form to: UPP Coordintaor, Locked Bag 1335, Launceston 7248.
For further information: Email: upp.course@utas.edu.au or Phone: (03) 6324 3391
