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University Preparation Course

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code C28

This short enabling course (UniPrep) prepares students for university-level study by teaching them the required skills for academic success, with an emphasis on the student becoming an independent learner. Conducted in a supportive and hands-on environment, the course covers learning skills, research and writing processes, numeracy tools and accessing knowledge. Additionally, students will be introduced to university life at ECU and will have access to course and career advice to assist in making informed decisions about undergraduate degree selection. Upon completion of the course, graduates will qualify for entry into a wide range of undergraduate courses at ECU. The course is suitable for both recent school leavers and mature age students who have not studied at university previously.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate effectively in academic contexts in preparation for an undergraduate degree.
  2. Apply academic skills and techniques appropriate for the university environment.
  3. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, analyse and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  4. Show personal responsibility, autonomy and judgement for future university and career development.
  5. Work collaboratively to apply ethical conduct and cultural awareness within university contexts.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 2)

  • Year 12 completion or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 2)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 General English grade C or better;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as a Non-AQF Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 0.5 Years
  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
  • South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

This course may be able to be completed on-campus in a nine-week summer mode, prior to the beginning of first semester, so that students can get started on their undergraduate studies in the first semester. Summer is offered on-campus only at Joondalup and the South West. UniPrep summer is delivered from November to January.

Course Coordinator

Dr Ange JONES

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
UPU0001Learning Skills15
UPU0002Academic Writing15
UPU0006Essential Mathematics15
Plus one of the following:
UPU0004 ^Humanities15
UPU0005 ^Science15
UPU0010 ^BlaK Futurism: Indigenous Pop Culture for Tomorrow15

Students are advised to select the unit that best fits with their undergraduate study intentions.

^ Core Option

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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