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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep
An enabling course for mature age students
If you’re interested in applying for a University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ undergraduate degree, but don’t currently meet the entry requirements, our ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep program can help develop your skills and qualify you for admission.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep is a pathways program for those who finished school a while ago, haven’t studied for some time or are looking to upskill, retrain or move into the para-professional world.
How does ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep work?
The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep bridging course program has been developed by the University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ together with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College. When you’ve successfully completed the program, you can apply for admission to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep will prepare you for admission to a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ degree by improving your skills in:
- research
- report and essay writing
- numeracy
- oral presentations
- time management
- online learning.
Online Delivery Mode:
- A 14-week program
- Online study via ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½Learn that includes pre-recorded lectures and associated activities
- Flexible and self-paced learning
- Meet with the Program Coordinator and teacher as required
Face to Face Delivery Mode:
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep is a 14-week course and offered three times a year
- There are two classes each week (four hours per week) held at the University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Bruce campus.
For more information please contact: ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep eligibility
To be eligible for a place in the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep program, you’ll need to:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold an Australian permanent residency visa
- Aged over 19 years and completed secondary/senior secondary school over two years ago
- have been out of education for more than two years.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep program fees
Australian and New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Enabling place for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Connect. It’s considered an enabling course and the Australian Government will cover your entire program fee.
All students need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee.
Application and intake dates
The program runs multiple times throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to enrol and complete it ready for the start of the next University teaching period.
For information on future program dates visit the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College course dates information.
If you have any questions about upcoming intakes and course requirements, please email ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au.
How to apply to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep
To apply for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep you’ll need to:
- visit  and complete the online application form
- upload all relevant certified documentation as requested on the form, such as your academic transcripts and birth certificate or Australian passport.
If your first language isn’t English or you’ve been in Australia for under two years, you may need to attend an interview.
Offers for entry to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ degrees after you’ve successfully completed the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep program will depend on your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep results. You may also need to meet a series of inherent requirements to successfully graduate from your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep bridging course.
It’s worth noting that not all ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ courses are available to study through the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Prep program, as some degrees require a higher entry score than can be achieved via a Pathways program.
Contact ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College if you’re considering studying the Bachelor of Midwifery as a supplementary application form may be required.