Want to be part of all that's happening at UniSC, but don't have the ATAR, selection rank or skills...yet?
Maybe you haven't studied in a while and don't have the confidence to study at university level, or you're unsure if university is for you. Or perhaps you're exploring a career change, or want to dip your toe in the water before committing to a full degree.
Find your path to university
At UniSC we've helped many people just like you reach levels of education they never thought possible. Our range of specially designed pathways and bridging programs are there to help you gain entry, and give you the confidence and prerequisites you need to succeed in most programs of study. It's a great way to try university, and see if it is the right fit for you.
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Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
Jamie Bryant never went back to high school after his third expulsion. Bullied, troubled and at odds with academia in his youth, single dad Jamie is as surprised as anyone that at nearly 40, he’s close to graduating with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from UniSC, after making the decision to rewrite his academic narrative. It was UniSC’s free Tertiary Preparation Pathway program that made his entry to uni both seamless, and possible.
Jamie Bryant
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Ready for a change?
Don't let the lack of a one-off score, or uncertainty and lack of confidence hold you back from achieving your study dreams. Wherever you're at, we can help you decide what you want to do and find a way for you to get there.
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
Online or on campus study options. Experience university before committing to a full degree. Brush up on study skills and gain subject area knowledge to meet prerequisites in areas like science, business or maths. You can study up to four fee-free* TPP courses and gain entry into most UniSC programs on successful completion.
Pathway diplomas
Study a full-time, one-year diploma and get a taste for university, and have something to show for it. You'll get an introduction to a field of study, develop skills to succeed at university and gain direct entry at UniSC with up to one year’s credit.
UniSC Equip Program
The UniSC Equip is a FREE, government-funded program designed for adults in South East Queensland who are considering taking the first steps to study at uni or TAFE. Attend our short workshops, or book a phone consultation before you enrol, to help you gain the knowledge and skills to confidently select, start and succeed with any further study.
Not ready to commit to a three year degree?
What would you like to study?
A diploma or undergraduate certificate offer a smaller commitment and a pathway to a studying a Bachelor degree.
Diploma
- Diploma in Allied Health Assistance
- Diploma in Animal Ecology
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Business Innovation
- Diploma in Communication
- Diploma in Creative Industries
- Diploma in Criminology and Justice
- Diploma in Education Studies (Early Childhood)
- Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)
- Diploma in General Studies
- Diploma in Outdoor Environmental Studies
- Diploma in Science and Technology
- Diploma in Social and Human Services
- Diploma in Social Science
Associate Degree
In high school?
Kickstart your university degree while still in high school! Take advantage of the Headstart program and get started at UniSC before the rest of the pack. And, if you're keen to secure your place at uni, check out our early offer guarantee.
Headstart
The Headstart program is for students in Years 11 or 12.
Early Offer Guarantee
Year 12 students who want to secure a place at UniSC before their results are released, can apply, with their school principal's approval, for an early offer.
Need advice on what to study or how to apply?
Our Student Central team can help.
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Pathways to UniSC in the news
Chef finds the perfect recipe for career change
Former Zesty Edibles chef Kirstyn Owens is among the students who have each received a Gympie and District Community Bank/USC Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) Scholarship, valued at $2,000, after excelling in the university’s free bridging course.
Top honour for graduate who ignored advice she shouldn’t go to uni
A University of the Sunshine Coast researcher is leading a collaborative advanced computer modelling project that could make carbon capture and storage more viable and revolutionise drug delivery.
Andre’s aiming to make his mark on business world
North Lakes State College’s co-captain Andre Mascarenhas has already completed an economics subject through UniSC's Headstart program while in Year 12, boosting his ATAR to 94.05 and inspiring him to enrol in a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).