30 weeks full time
Fees
Enrolments are fully funded by the Federal Government.
There is no cost to students.
Overview
The Tertiary Preparation Program is delivered over 30 weeks and enables you to learn the core academic skills required for entry into undergraduate study at The University of Queensland. It is delivered face to face on the St Lucia Campus. The program is designed for domestic students who are 18 years or older or have completed Year 12, but not achieved their desired ATAR.
With small class sizes, our teachers are able to provide a high level of personal attention, helping you develop the confidence and study structure for academic success. So, you’ll be able to hit the ground running when you progress to your undergraduate degree.
Tertiary Preparation Program courses
You will either four or five courses during the Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP). We recommend that you choose courses that will prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree at UQ. It's important to check the UQ undergraduate program prerequisites when you choose your courses so that you can meet the subject prerequisites when you apply.
Once you're enrolled in the program, you'll have the opportunity to choose your courses. Here is some more information about what you will learn in each course.
Tertiary Preparation Program streams
A Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) stream acts as a guideline to help you choose courses (subjects) that will be relevant to what you want to study at UQ.
You will have the option to choose your electives before orientation. Electives can also be changed anytime prior to the end of Week 1.
See below for details of the TPP streams.
*This course may be a prerequisite for certain undergraduate programs. Make sure to check the requirements of your desired undergraduate program before selecting your courses.
Assessment items may include exams, individual and group assignments, research projects, laboratory practicals, and seminar presentations. Your final result in a course will be based on all assessment items. All courses are graded on the UQ 7–point scale:
| SCALE | GRADE | RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | High distinction | 85 – 100% |
| 6 | Distinction | 75 – 84% |
| 5 | Credit | 65 – 74% |
| 4 | Pass | 50 – 64% |
| 3 | Marginal Fail | 47 – 49% |
| 2 | Fail | 25 – 46% |
| 1 | Low fail | 0 – 24% |
Your teachers will monitor your academic progress throughout the program and provide you with regular feedback and guidance. Students also have access to dedicated Learning Advisors for UQ College who support students with assessment preparation, study skills and time management strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen, be 18 years old or turning 18 during the program, and meet the following requirements.
For international students, please see the Foundation Program.
Recent school leaver
- Have completed Year 11 and at least started Year 12
Demonstrated a pass in a Year 11 English and Mathematics subject
No High School Certificate or over 5 years since completed high school
Complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of your application.*
Submit a statement of what study/work you have completed since high school. (e.g. a resume and/or certificates of completion)
Need more information?
Below is a recording from one of our Tertiary Preparation Program Info Sessions.
Get in touch
info@uqcollege.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3346 6770
UQ College
The University of Queensland
The Sir Llew Edwards Building
University Drive
St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
