Information for non-school leavers

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Information for non-school leavers

University is not just for school leavers. The average age of a USC student is 25, with 56% of students over the age of 21.*

Find out more about what we have to offer at our Study USC information events or how we can help prepare you for tertiary study through the available enabling programs.

Enabling programs

USC offers a range of enabling courses to assist you in maximising your success in an undergraduate degree program.

Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)

The TPP is an alternative entry pathway to tertiary study for those that are unable to gain admission to a degree program via QTAC without first gaining additional qualifications.

Open Day and Study USC information events

Find out more about studying at USC at an information event held on campus or in your local area.

Courses and programs

We offer more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate study programs.

Scholarships and financial assistance

You could be eligible for financial support. Student loans, scholarships and government assistance are available to assist you throughout your studies.

Study overseas

As a USC student you have the opportunity to travel overseas for part of your course. Choose from partner institutions in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

* Source: Census 1, 2011, USC

Non-Year 12 applicants

You are considered to be a Non-Year 12 applicant if:

Non-Year 12 applicants applying for admission to an undergraduate program at USC must lodge an online application via the Apply by Web application service offered by QTAC.  

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the mimimum English language requirements for your chosen program.

QTAC assessment information

In assessing your application, QTAC may also consider:

Applicants may be eligible to receive a bonus on their Tertiary Entrance Rank under University of the Sunshine Coast's Access USC Bonus Scheme.

Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) graduate applications

If you have completed TPP and are applying for admission into an undergraduate program at USC, you must lodge an Application - Undergraduate (Direct) Form (PDF 118KB) ^ with Student Administration.

For further information and advice about specific entry pathway options, please contact the Admissions team in Student Administration.

^ For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.

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  • Updated: 09 Feb 2012