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Overview
The Preparatory Studies program provides the opportunity for students to develop knowledge & skills to prepare for CDU undergraduate courses (assumed knowledge).
The preparatory studies program, commencing in January or June each year, currently includes a bridging mathematics unit (PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics) designed to prepare students who need to complete mathematics as part of their degree. PRP001 is especially useful for students who are considering enrolling into the undergraduate units SMA101 Mathematics 1A and SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics but may also be valuable preparation for other undergraduate courses requiring a higher level of mathematical knowledge and skills, such as Engineering, Information Technology, Applied Sciences and Education.
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What will I study?
The Preparatory Studies program is a six-week intensive course run prior to Semester 1 and Semester 2 in Intensive Periods 1 and 4 each year to prepare students for subsequent higher education studies.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete 10 credit points as detailed below.
Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
Specialist Elective (1 unit) |
10cp |
Specialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.
PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics |
10cp
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Total Credit Points |
Study plan
The preparatory studies program is delivered across six weeks, in Intensive Period 1 (January - February) and Intensive Period 4 (June - August) each year.
In 2022 the unit PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics will be offered as follows:
Teaching Period | Scheduled |
Intensive Period 1 |
10 January - 18 February 2022 |
Intensive Period 4 |
27 June - 5 August 2022 |
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
This course is available to applicants who require a higher level of assumed knowledge to meet the entry requirements for undergraduate study at CDU.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
If you haven't studied for a while or need to improve on your grades from high school, enrol in CDU's free Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP). This will help you lay the academic foundations to help you succeed as an undergraduate.
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Domestic applications
Applying for ZPREP1 at CDU is a simple two-step process.
Applications for Intensive Period 1 close on the 6th of January 2022, with classes commencing on the 10th of January.
Applications for Intensive Period 4 close on the 13th June 2022, with classes commencing on the 27th June.
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