Pathways to Uni

Depending on your prior work and life experience, you may meet the entry requirements for a range of degrees or be eligible to complete a pathway program. 

Tertiary Preparation Program

USQ’s Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) is a free program that helps you develop the skills you need to successfully complete a university degree. Once you have completed TPP you have guaranteed entry to a range of USQ undergraduate degrees.

Diploma of University Studies

The Diploma of University Studies is a formal university qualification and provides a quality foundation for tertiary study to set you up for university success. You can choose one of eight specialisations which allows you to sample study areas you are interested in. Once successfully completed you can graduate with a degree qualification or, provided you meet all the entry requirements, you can transfer directly into a USQ undergraduate degree. 

Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP)

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and wanting to commence study at university? You may be eligible to apply for the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Undergraduate Certificates

Start your university journey with a short, four-subject certificate. These entry-level qualifications give you a taste of what it's like to study at uni.

• Certificate of University Studies
• In 2021, the Australian Government is providing funding for short courses (programs) to increase access to higher education. These short programs provide the opportunity for Australians to upskill in a number of national priority areas.

Diplomas

Our Diplomas provide the ideal foundation for further study. They typically take one year of (full-time) study to complete.

• Diploma of Human Services and Development
• Diploma of Science
• Diploma of Wine

There are two ways you can use your TAFE (VET) studies to get into USQ:

1. Use your TAFE (VET) qualification to gain entry into USQ and receive recognition of prior learning.
2. Study one of our USQ/TAFE 'dual award' programs where you will start with a TAFE qualification and once completed, seamlessly transfer, with your TAFE prior learning, to a USQ degree.

You can also start study with USQ via a pathway program.

Tertiary Preparation Program

USQ’s Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) is a free program that helps you develop the skills you need to successfully complete a university degree. Once you have completed TPP you have guaranteed entry to a range of USQ undergraduate degrees.

Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP)

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and wanting to commence study at university? You may be eligible to apply for the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

No matter what OP/ATAR result you receive, at USQ we have a number of pathways to help you achieve your study goals.

Accelerated Entry Pathway Program

The Accelerated Entry Pathway Program (AEPP) is a pathway program designed specifically for Year 12 students who haven't chosen an ATAR pathway or are worried they won’t get into uni. Use your end-of-Year 12 summer break to get uni-ready so you can begin your degree in the new year with confidence.

Tertiary Preparation Program

USQ’s Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) is a free program that helps you develop the skills you need to successfully complete a university degree. Once you have completed TPP you have guaranteed entry to a range of USQ undergraduate degrees. TPP is offered all year round including the summer holidays, which means you could finish TPP over the end of year break and commence your chosen undergraduate degree in Semester 1.

Diploma of University Studies

The Diploma of University Studies is a formal university qualification and provides a quality foundation for tertiary study to set you up for university success. You can choose one of eight specialisations which allows you to sample study areas you are interested in. Once successfully completed you can graduate with a degree qualification or, provided you meet all the entry requirements, you can transfer directly into a USQ undergraduate degree. 

Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP)

Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and wanting to commence study at university? You may be eligible to apply for the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP).

Head Start

The Head Start program provides the opportunity for high-achieving Year 10, 11 or 12 students to study a university course while still in high school. The first course is free and successful completion of a Head Start course and meeting all pre-requisites will make you eligible for an Early Offer into your degree of choice. Discover more about Head Start.

Undergraduate Certificates

Start your university journey with a short, four-subject certificate. These entry-level qualifications give you a taste of what it's like to study at uni.

• Certificate of University Studies
• In 2021, the Australian Government is providing funding for short courses (programs) to increase access to higher education. These short programs provide the opportunity for Australians to upskill in a number of national priority areas.

Diplomas

Our Diplomas provide the ideal foundation for further study. They typically take one year of (full-time) study to complete.

• Diploma of Human Services and Development
• Diploma of Science
• Diploma of Wine

Are you a student from a non-English-speaking background looking to improve your English language skills? We offer short-term English language programs to prepare you for entry into a USQ degree, enhance your career prospects and improve your written and spoken English. 

English language programs

Our English language programs are free if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or holder of an Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa. Improve your English language skills with our General English (ELICOS) or Academic English programs.