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Undergraduate Qualifying Program

Miscellaneous - Non-Award

Course snapshot

International snapshot

Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.

Overview

The Undergraduate Qualifying Program (UQP) prepares International students for undergraduate study in the arts, business, tourism and hospitality, accounting, information technology and 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, Associate Degree 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

A specialised pathway into nursing and allied health (occupational therapy and podiatry only) degrees is available for students with an English language score comparable to Academic IELTS 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. Graduates of the UQP in this stream qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor of Podiatry 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.

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.

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 $10,730 ($3,577 per unit) 091558G
Lismore Session 2, Session 3 $10,730 ($3,577 per unit) 091558G

Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

An education qualification recognised as equivalent to having successfully completed Australian Year 11; and, be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the program.

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Undergraduate Qualifying Program must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English; or, for all Undergraduate Qualifying streams (apart from the Nursing stream)  have completed an International English Language Test (or comparable test scores*) with:

  • a minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*) for 15 weeks English for Academic Purposes ENG10002 concurrent with academic units

Undergraduate Qualifying Program  (Nursing and Allied Health stream), applicants must have:

  • a minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each subtest (or comparable test scores*) for 15 weeks English for Academic Purposes ENG10002 concurrent with academic units

* comparable scores include SCU College Placement Test scores, CPE, CAE, and TOEFL PBT (see scu.edu.au/englishskills)

Course requirements

To meet the requirements of this program students must complete 3 units, comprising:

  • 2 core units, and
  • 1 elective unit.

Course structure

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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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.

Note 1:

English for Academic Purposes 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Core units
Students must successfully complete both core units and one elective unit concurrently.
ENG10002 English for Academic Purposes Introductory Note 1
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory Note 1

Electives
Select 1 unit from one of the following streams:

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MAT10706 Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
MKT00075 Marketing Principles Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics Introductory
ENG10759 Processes and Philosophy of Engineering Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
CUL00210 Australia, Asia and the World Introductory
SOC10399 Critical Thinking for Digital Times Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MAT10001 Foundation Mathematics Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MAT10706 Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
ISY10209 Web Development I Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HEA10001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory