What is UC-PREP? 

UC-PREP is specifically designed for students who have not studied for some time. UC-PREP is classified as an enabling program. Students who are Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand citizens are not required to pay course fees.

The UC-PREP program will provide you with an entry pathway to the University of Canberra as well as giving you skills and confidence which will help you with university study. The particular skills include 

• research,
• report and essay writing,
• numeracy,
• oral presentations and
• time management.

You will also build networks that will help you once you are at university.

Could you do an effective presentation to a meeting if your boss asked you to? Research and report writing skills give you an edge in the workplace. So UC-PREP is valuable even if you're not going on to University. 

Does completing UC-PREP guarantee entry to the University of Canberra? 

The University does not guarantee a place to UC-PREP students, however on average, 95% of students who completed previous programs and applied for entry to the University of Canberra, gained places. An offer for entry to the University of Canberra is based only on your results in UC-PREP. 

Is it possible to gain entry to other universities through UC-PREP? 

UC-PREP is aimed at entry to the University of Canberra, but some UC-PREP students have gained entry to other tertiary institutions. 

Where are classes held? 

Classes are usually held at

• University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT.

Sometimes classes are held at 

• Erindale College in Tuggeranong, ACT
• Mulwaree High School in Goulburn, NSW
• Lake Ginninderra College in Belconnen, ACT 

See the Timetable for venues at different times of the year.

Note: Please direct any enquiries to the University of Canberra College, and not to any of the above educational institutions.

How long does the Program take? 

UC-PREP is offered as a one semester program. It is usually taught as a 14 week course. There are two, two hour sessions each week. The program is offered three times each year.

• The first starts in late February and finishes in early June.
• The second starts in mid July and finishes in late October.
• The third program is taught from early November to late January the following year

There is a two week break part way through. 

See the Timetable for the exact dates and locations for the next programs. 

All programs allow entry to the University of Canberra in late February or mid year entry in late July. Not all degrees are available for mid year entry.

Student Equity Policy

The College has a Student Equity and Access Plan which you are advised to read.