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Undergraduate Qualifying Program

Miscellaneous - Non-Award

Course snapshot

International snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    UQP

  • Course code

    9509921

  • Credit points

    24

  • Equivalent units

    3

  • Indicative Fee

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    Non-tuition fee: $240, unit fee $3500/unit, and $4950 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

  • CRICOS

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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 business, tourism and hospitality, and information technology. 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 and Enterprise and Bachelor of Information Technology.

Students who successfully complete the UQP will be granted two units of credit towards these courses.

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
Business, Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation March, July, November
Information Technology March, November

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $11,950 ($3,983 per unit) 091558G
Lismore Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 $11,950 ($3,983 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

Be a minimum of 18 years old at the start of the program. Have completed High-School with an ATAR (or equivalent) which is recognised as having successfully completed an Australian Year 11.

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, 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

* comparable scores include SCU College Placement Test scores, CPE, CAE, and TOEFL PBT (see www.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 Notes
In this program, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are held every weekday, Monday to Friday throughout the session. Core 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.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes
ENGL1002 English for Academic Purposes
Session1,2,3
*
 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast N/A
Session1,2,3
*
Lismore N/A
Session1,2,3
*

* This unit is normally offered in 5 week blocks throughout the year. Students may enrol in 1 to 50 weeks depending on their English language proficiency on entry and the level aimed for at completion.

Enrolment information * This unit is normally offered in 5 week blocks throughout the year. Students may enrol in 1 to 50 weeks depending on their English language proficiency on entry and the level aimed for at completion.
EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline
OR
MATH1003 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics
Select One Unit from Business, Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation Specialisation

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes
ENGL1002 English for Academic Purposes
Session1,2,3
*
 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast N/A
Session1,2,3
*
Lismore N/A
Session1,2,3
*

* This unit is normally offered in 5 week blocks throughout the year. Students may enrol in 1 to 50 weeks depending on their English language proficiency on entry and the level aimed for at completion.

Enrolment information * This unit is normally offered in 5 week blocks throughout the year. Students may enrol in 1 to 50 weeks depending on their English language proficiency on entry and the level aimed for at completion.
EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline
OR
MATH1003 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics
Select One Unit from: Information Technology Specialisation

Note 1:

All students must select English for Academic Purposes 1.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core units
Students must successfully complete two (2) core units and one (1) elective unit.
ENGL1002 English for Academic Purposes Note 1
Select one (1) unit from the following:
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics

Options
Select one (1) unit from one (1) of the following Specialisations:

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
COMM1005 A Culture of Dialogue
MGMT1001 Managing Organisations
MRKT1001 Marketing Principles
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
COMM1005 A Culture of Dialogue
ISYS1001 Web Development I
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry