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- Complete in one semester full-time.
- Pathway to postgraduate programs that have an IELTS entry requirement of 6.5 (no sub-scores below 6).
- Study one faculty unit that counts towards your chosen QUT postgraduate program while developing your English language capability and academic literacy.
Why choose this course?
The University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation (UCTP) for Postgraduate Studies is designed to help you meet the English language requirements for a QUT postgraduate degree that requires an overall IELTS score of 6.5 for entry. During this one semester program, you will study one faculty unit while developing your:
- academic English language
- lateral thinking
- research skills
- presentation skills
This program will move you beyond vocabulary, syntax, and grammar, to cognitive, conceptual knowledge, and formal academic language.
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What to expect
Real-world facilities
UCTP is taught at QUT International College which is located at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus. The College is where you will spend most of your time going to classes and getting to know other international students. You will also receive a QUT Student ID card so you can access all of QUT's outstanding facilities, and enjoy a fun and exciting university experience right from the start.
Course dates
We have 3 start dates a year. Check here for our course start dates.
Note: This pathway is for postgraduate students only. If you are looking for a pathway into our undergraduate programs, we recommend our other University Entry Programs.
Careers and outcomes
Course articulation
To progress into a QUT postgraduate degree program that has an IELTS entry requirement of 6.5, you will need to successfully complete University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale.
Details and units
Requirements
- Course code
- QC06
- CRICOS code
- 089123J
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- Kelvin Grove
- 13 weeks full-time
- February, July and October
A completed recognised Bachelor degree.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
169 | 154 | 162 | 162 | 154 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6 | 5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
50 | 38 | 46 | 46 | 38 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
71 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 14 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2020 fees
2020 fees
2020: $10,050 per course (48 credit points)
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Great learning environment
'There were so many things that I liked about QUTIC, including the learning environment and facilities, especially the 24-hour computer labs. The UCTP program improved my academic writing skills, which was really important as I had to write a lot of reports in my postgraduate studies at QUT.'
