University of Tasmania
17 weeks
The University Pathway Program - Fast Track is an intensive 17-week preparatory course for international students transitioning to undergraduate study at the University of Tasmania. Students complete compulsory English and Mathematics units alongside two electives from five specialized streams, building foundational academic skills and discipline-specific knowledge needed for successful university entry.
International students must have completed the equivalent of Year 11 Australian secondary school education. English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.0) or equivalent is required. Students enrolling in the Physical Science Stream must have successfully completed the Australian Curriculum General Maths 2 or country-specific equivalent. This course is not available to domestic students.
The program comprises two compulsory core units and two elective units. Core units include English 3 (developing writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills aligned to CEFR B2 level) and Foundation Mathematics (covering mathematical methods applicable across degree streams). Elective units vary by stream: Arts Stream offers Psychology, Design & Society, Statistics, and Media Studies; Business Stream includes Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Marketing: Design and Strategy, and Statistics; Law Stream covers Psychology, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Statistics; Life Science Stream includes Chemistry, Statistics, and Psychology; Physical Science Stream offers Calculus, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. Additional units available include Digital Literacy for Learning and Tourism: Principles and Practice.
The University of Tasmania is a leading Australian institution committed to providing hands-on education filled with adventure. The university's pathway program is specifically designed to support international students' transition to undergraduate study, with clear articulation pathways into undergraduate degrees upon achieving the required Course Weighted Average Mark. The program combines rigorous academic preparation with support from an established university with multiple campuses and comprehensive student services.
Upon successful completion with the required Course Weighted Average Mark and at least 50% pass in all English units, graduates articulate directly into undergraduate degrees at the University of Tasmania across multiple disciplines. The program prepares students for careers in arts, business, law, life sciences, and physical sciences, depending on their chosen stream. Graduates develop strong foundational knowledge and academic skills essential for success in tertiary education and beyond.
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