Course summary
The Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) prepares international students for undergraduate study in the arts, business, tourism and hospitality, accounting, information technology or engineering. 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.
Students who successfully complete the Undergraduate Qualifying Program will meet the academic and English language requirements for the following undergraduate degrees: Diploma of Business, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Digital Business, Diploma of Science, Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Digital Media and Communications.
Students who successfully complete the UQP will be granted two units of credit towards these courses.
Nursing and allied health stream
Students may choose to study a specialised pathway for entry into nursing, occupational therapy and podiatry undergraduate degrees.
Graduates of the UQP in this stream who have an SCU College English Language Test score comparable to Academic IELTS 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor of Podiatry at Southern Cross University. No advanced standing is included in this pathway.
Graduates of the UQP in this stream who then achieve an official Academic IELTS 7.0, with no band less than 7.0 (or OET/PTE/TOEFL equivalent score), qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University. No advanced standing is included in this pathway.
Please note: the nursing and allied health stream is only available in session 3 at Lismore campus.
See major areas of study below for information on when and where other streams are offered.
English Language Proficiency (General English + English for Academic Purposes) and two units from a selection of undergraduate degrees.
| Gold Coast study streams | Start |
|---|---|
| Arts | March, July, November |
| Business (Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality) | March, July, November |
| Information Technology | March, July, November |
| Lismore study streams | Start |
| Business (Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality) | March, July |
| Engineering | March |
| Arts | March, July |
| Science | March |
| Nursing and Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Podiatry) | November |
Course overview
Course code
9509921
Course abbreviation
UQP
Credit points
24
Equivalent units
3
Domestic duration
15 weeks full-time
International duration
15 weeks full-time
Availability details
International
| Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1 | $12,840 ($4,280 per unit) | 091558G |
| Lismore | 1 | $12,840 ($4,280 per unit) | 091558G |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To meet the requirements of this program students must complete 3 units, comprising:
- 2 core units, and
- 1 elective unit.
Schedule of units
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, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are held every weekday,
Monday to Friday throughout the session. EDU10010 and elective 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 |