Course summary
The Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) prepares International students for undergraduate study in a range of business and tourism degrees offered by Southern Cross University. It assists students to develop the skills necessary for success at the undergraduate level.
The course combines English language and academic skills development with academic, content-based studies. It is designed for international students whose academic qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are slightly below Southern Cross University’s entry requirements for undergraduate degrees.
The Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) prepares International students for undergraduate study in a range of business and tourism degrees offered by Southern Cross University. It assists students to develop the skills necessary for success at the undergraduate level.
The course combines English language and academic skills development with academic, content-based studies. It is designed for international students whose academic qualifications and/or English proficiency levels are slightly below Southern Cross University’s entry requirements for undergraduate degrees.
English Language Proficiency (General English + English for Academic Purposes) and two units from a selection of undergraduate degrees offered by the School of Business and Tourism. Topics could include accounting, finance, economics, business law, statistics, marketing, management, ethics and sustainability.
Course overview
Course code
9509921
Course abbreviation
UQP
Credit points
24
Equivalent units
3
Duration
0.375 years full-time
Duration
0.375 years full-time
Availability details
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $10,130 ($3,377 per unit) | 091558G |
| Lismore | Session 2 | $10,130 ($3,377 per unit) | 091558G |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To meet the requirements of this program you must complete 3 units comprising:
- All units in Part A; and
- 2 units from Part B.
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must successfully complete Part A and Part B concurrently. | |||
Part A |
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| ENG10002 - English for Academic Purposes | Introductory | Note 1 | |
Part B |
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| Select 2 units from the following: | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
Course progressions
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In this program, Part A English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are held every weekday, Monday to Friday throughout the session. Part B award units are typically after the EAP classes in the same session.
At Lismore campus, EAP classes are typically from 9:00am to 2:00pm with self-study from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. At Gold Coast campus EAP classes are typically from 8:30am to 1:15am, or 1:30pm to 6:15pm followed by an hour of self-study. These scheduled timings are subject to availability. |
Notes
| Note 1: | English for Academic Purposes 1 |