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Tertiary Preparation Pathway at UniSC

Become uni ready

At UniSC, we believe learning has the power to transform lives. And everyone’s journey to a better tomorrow starts differently. Wherever you’re beginning, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

TPP

6 months Full time or equivalent part time

Set yourself up for uni success by you building the skills, confidence and knowledge you need to thrive.

BETTER SKILLS
BETTER CONFIDENCE

Researchers working with koalas

Become uni ready with TPP

  • Build subject area knowledge
  • Refresh study skills
  • Gain direct entry into UniSC degrees
  • Study on campus or fully online
  • Start in February, July or November
  • Fee free to eligible domestic students

Up to $38,000 a year in support, plus tuition fees covered* 

Take the financial pressure out of your research degree. With the right support, you can focus fully on your research while significantly reducing what you need to pay.

Through the Research Training Program (RTP), eligible research students may receive:

  • Full tuition fee coverage through an RTP Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship.*
  • Up to $38,000 per year with an RTP Stipend Scholarship* to support living expenses like rent, food and bills.

With your fees covered and a generous annual stipend, you’ll have the financial backing to stay focused on your research.

*Subject to eligibility criteria and conditions.

Benefit from collaboration with industry partners

In every field, there’s growing demand for research graduates with advanced expertise, innovative thinking and strong analytical skills.

We'll support you during your research by:

  • Assisting you to connect with an industry partner to collaborate and gain practical experience.
  • Equipping you with the skills and experience to work at the interface of research and industry once your research is complete.
Supportive research environment

Better support

We are there at every stage of your journey, supporting you in an environment conducive to research excellence.

Our research supervisors make themselves accessible to their students.

Our facilities are some of the most advanced in Australia. Depending on your research, you will have access to cutting-edge visualisation and AI technology, and state-of-the-art science labs.

If your research leads you to the depths of the ocean, we have a research station on K’gari and our researchers even head abroad to the Pacific Islands.

Considering a PhD?

Find out how to apply