Tertiary Preparation Pathway
Education
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) is a bridging program that allows you to experience university life before jumping into a full degree. If you havent 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 will need for your degree, like science, business or maths. In this program you will study Study TPP courses for FREE as a domestic student (Austra
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Non AQF Award
- Campus
- Caboolture
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 058561K
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Course overview
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) is a bridging program that allows you to experience university life before jumping into a full degree. If you havent 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 will need for your degree, like science, business or maths. In this program you will study 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. Study up to four TPP courses (or subjects) from a range of options.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
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.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $24,750per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Tertiary Preparation Pathwayunisc.edu.au
- University of the Sunshine Coastunisc.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- Undergraduate program admission requirementsOfficial source
- International Study Guide 2026Official source
- Postgraduate admissions requirementsOfficial source