Centre for Continuing Education, University of Sydney

Sydney Gateway to University

University Preparation Courses

A second chance to go to university! These courses give you the opportunity to compete for a place at the University of Sydney and other selected institutions. They are designed for people who did not complete schooling or completed it a number of years ago in Australia or overseas. Students must be 20 years or over. No previous qualifications are necessary.

For further information on whether you are eligible to use a University Preparation Course for mature-age entry, please download the Essential Pre-enrolment Information booklet or phone 9036 4789 for a copy.

If you are applying for university entry it is a condition of the UPC program that you enrol in a core study skills course. This course is designed to complement your UPC studies and enhance your examination technique and results.

UPC Fees
Humanities
1 UPC subject from:
Ancient history, Art history & theory, English literature, Philosophy or Psychology $775
Study for success study skills program $150
Total $925

Mathematics
Preparatory mathematics $795
Study for success study skills program $150
Total $945

Science
Introduction to science $1,200
Study for success study skills program $ 150
Total $1,350
Offered in full-year mode only

Additional UPC subjects
Humanities $ 775ea
Maths $ 795
Science $1,200

Courses:


› Ancient history: an introduction (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC181 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Mon \| 1 Sep 08 - 30 Mar 09 \| 25 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $775.00


› Art history and theory: the western tradition (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC191 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Tue \| 2 Sep 08 - 31 Mar 09 \| 25 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $775.00


› English literature (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC201 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Thu \| 4 Sep 08 - 2 Apr 09 \| 25 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: Dr. Fiona Morrison
Cost: $775.00


› Introduction to science (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC231 \| Status: AVAILABLE
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM* \| Sat \| 6 Sep 08 - 4 Apr 09 \| 24 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $1,200.00


› Philosophy: adventures in ideas (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC211 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Mon \| 1 Sep 08 - 30 Mar 09 \| 24 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: Dr. Kerry Sanders
Cost: $775.00


› Preparatory mathematics (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC241 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM \| Tue \| 2 Sep 08 - 7 Apr 09 \| 26 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $795.00


› Psychology: an introduction (mid year)
Class code: 08MUC221 \| Status: AVAILABLE
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM* \| Wed \| 3 Sep 08 - 1 Apr 09 \| 24 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: Mr. Julian North
Cost: $775.00


› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08VUC1710 \| Status: AVAILABLE
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM \| Sat \| 5 Jul 08 - 19 Jul 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: Dr. Sally Humphreys
Cost: $150.00

› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08VUC1711 \| Status: AVAILABLE
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM \| Sat \| 26 Jul 08 - 9 Aug 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: Dr. Sally Humphreys
Cost: $150.00

› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08MUC1712 \| Status: AVAILABLE
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM \| Mon \| 1 Sep 08 - 15 Sep 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $150.00

› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08MUC1713 \| Status: AVAILABLE
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM \| Thu \| 4 Sep 08 - 18 Sep 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $150.00

› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08MUC1714 \| Status: AVAILABLE
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM \| Sun \| 14 Sep 08 - 28 Sep 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $150.00

› UPC Study for success: Strategies for improving learning
Class code: 08MUC1715 \| Status: AVAILABLE
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM \| Sun \| 14 Sep 08 - 28 Sep 08 \| 3 meetings * See timetable for full details
Presenter: TBA
Cost: $150.00


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Essential Pre-enrolment Information Booklet

UPC Study for Success

Enrolments are now open for Study for sucess Link to course course notes and class dates here. All students intending to apply to go to university in 2009 are expected to enrol in one of these class.

Mature-Age Entry Scheme

Check whether you are eligible for Mature-Age Entry to the University of Sydney, and find out how to apply.

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If so click on the course title and add your name to the WAITING LIST.

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