Postgraduate Preparation Program
PPP is the postgraduate direct entry pathway into the University of Canberra award courses.
Duration
10 weeks from IELTS 6.0 entry level (PPP term B only)
20 weeks from IELTS 5.5 entry level (PPP-A and PPP-B)
Exit level: Equivalent of IELTS 6.5 for entry to University of Canberra award courses.
Availability and Prerequisites
PPP Term A is available as a 10 week course, prior to the commencement of the PPP Term B program of each year.
Students entering this course must have achieved an adequate level of English language proficiency in a recognised English language test such as IELTS or TOEFL tests.
An IELTS score of a least 5.5 or equivalent is normally a prerequisite for this course, except where advanced standing has been allowed on the basis of previous study in the ELICOS program, and /or following appropriate placement and diagnostic testing.
This course is the first stage of a direct entry pathway for international students who require minimum English language entry requirements in order to commence a Masters program within the University of Canberra, but have not yet attained a high level of proficiency in English and a firm awareness of the culture that encompasses the language. Students entering this course will have already completed an undergraduate degree.
Entry dates:
See our Course dates page.

