Course summary
The Preparing for Success at SCU Program (PSP) assists students to develop the academic skills needed to succeed at university. It also provides an alternative Southern Cross University entry pathway. This well-established higher education preparatory program has no HECS fees charged to students, so the course is fee-free.
The PSP can be studied in a variety of flexible ways to assist those juggling other commitments. The course is available on all three campuses as well as by distance education and runs full-time for one session. It can also be studied up to one year part-time. The course teaches skills in time management, practical essay writing, research, and numeracy, giving students the confidence to transition into a degree and pursue their academic studies successfully.
Entry into the PSP is by direct application to the University with no admission fee and no required formal entry qualifications. It is expected that students will have reasonable computer and information technology literacy, and ongoing access to an internet-connected computer capable of communicating with the SCU online environment.
The Preparing for Success at SCU Program (PSP) assists students to develop the academic skills needed to succeed at university. It also provides an alternative Southern Cross University entry pathway. This well-established higher education preparatory program has no HECS fees charged to students, so the course is fee-free.
The PSP can be studied in a variety of flexible ways to assist those juggling other commitments. The course is available on all three campuses as well as by distance education and runs full-time for one session. It can also be studied up to one year part-time. The course teaches skills in time management, practical essay writing, research, and numeracy, giving students the confidence to transition into a degree and pursue their academic studies successfully.
Entry into the PSP is by direct application to the University with no admission fee and no required formal entry qualifications. It is expected that students will have reasonable computer and information technology literacy, and ongoing access to an internet-connected computer capable of communicating with the SCU online environment.
The course comprises four units. Three compulsory units focus on individual and group management skills essential for successful university performance, effective research strategies and written communication, and practical numeracy skills. The fourth unit provides a choice of developing research and writing skills in the arts and business, or the sciences.
Course overview
Course code
2307160
Course abbreviation
PSP
Credit points
48
Equivalent units
4
Duration
0.5 years full-time
Duration
0.5 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Gold Coast | Session 3 | N/A | N/A |
Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Tweed Heads - Riverside | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To achieve satisfactory completion of the Program, a candidate shall successfully complete:
- All units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
- One unit from Part B of the Schedule of Units.
Schedule of units
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Part A |
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EDU10445 - Managing Your Study | Introductory | ||
EDU10446 - Communicating at University | Introductory | ||
EDU10447 - Applying Quantitative Concepts | Introductory | ||
Part B |
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One (1) unit from the following: | |||
EDU10448 - Studying Science | Introductory | ||
EDU10449 - Issues and Enquiry in Arts and Business | Introductory |
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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EDU10445 - Managing Your Study | Introductory | ||
EDU10446 - Communicating at University | Introductory | ||
EDU10447 - Applying Quantitative Concepts | Introductory | ||
EDU10448 - Studying Science OR EDU10449 - Issues and Enquiry in Arts and Business | Introductory |
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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1st Session of Study | |||
EDU10445 - Managing Your Study | Introductory | ||
EDU10446 - Communicating at University | Introductory | ||
2nd Session of Study | |||
EDU10447 - Applying Quantitative Concepts | Introductory | ||
EDU10448 - Studying Science OR EDU10449 - Issues and Enquiry in Arts and Business | Introductory |