COURSE INFORMATION

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C28 University Preparation Course
The University Preparation Course is an alternative entry pathway to Edith Cowan University (ECU). The course will prepare students for university level study by teaching the required skills for academic success with an emphasis on the student becoming an independent learner. Students are enrolled in the University Preparation Course on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students may be eligible for the Youth Allowance. Details about the availability of the Youth Allowance may be obtained from Centrelink (Tel: 132490).
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The University Preparation Course is open to school leavers, recent school leavers under 20 years of age and mature age applicants.

 

Standard entry requirements for University Preparation courses apply.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, Joondalup, and Bunbury Campuses.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
The University Preparation Course is free to Australian and New Zealand citizens, Permanent Residents and Permanent Humanitarian VISA holders. The University Preparation Course consists of one semester of full-time study or two semesters of part-time study with the requirement that students complete four units of study. Three of these are compulsory units (UPU0001, UPU0002, UPU0003) and the fourth compulsory unit can be selected from two available options (UPU0004 or UPU0005).
 
CORE UNITS
UPU0001 Learning Skills 15
UPU0002 Academic Writing 15
UPU0006 Essential Mathematics 15
 
Students must select one unit from either
 
UPU0004 Humanities 15
 
OR
 
UPU0005 Science 15
 
In choosing between UPU0004 and UPU0005, students are advised to select the unit that best fits with their undergraduate study intentions.
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014