Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation
Avondale University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02731D
The Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation is a tertiary pathway course for students seeking alternative entry into the degree course of their choice. It may be suitable for recent school leavers who have not achieved the required entry-level ATAR, including those with no ATAR. The course assists with the development of tertiary literacy skills, especially English language skills in writing and communicating, and employment skills.It may also be suitable for mature-age students seeking alternative entry to a bachelor's degree.The course enables students to develop the generic academic skills needed for higher education.
Structure
Course StructureFor students commencing Semester 1WHPE10101 Foundations of WellbeingARTS11110 The Art of Scholarship100-level unit elective/unit in your proposed area of study100-level unit elective/unit in your proposed area of study For students commencing Semester 2GSTL15000 Tertiary WritingARTS11100 Interpreting Media Messages100-level unit elective/unit in your proposed area of study100-level unit elective/unit in your proposed area of study
Standard entry requirements
- GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIATo qualify for admission, you must meet one of the following criteria:Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) studyAn Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 3 qualification or higher
- OrA New Zealand Qualifications Framework NZQF Level 3 qualification or higherApplicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)A Selection Rank of 45.00 or above after adjustment factors are applied
- OrEquivalent overseas secondary qualifications as stated in Appendix 1 of the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses PolicyApplicants with work and life experienceAn ATAR equal to or above 45.00
- OrAn appropriate score in the uniTEST and the Tertiary Online Written Assessment
- OrAn appropriate score in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)Applicants with overseas qualificationsAn overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 3 or higherINTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSThe Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation is available to domestic students and international students studying outside of Australia. The course is currently unavailable to international students in Australia on a student visa.ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSInternational applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the ways outlined in Appendix 2 of the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Lake Macquarie | International: $13,620 | No |
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| Sydney | International: $13,620 | No |
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