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Overview
The Preparatory Studies Program is a course designed to support students in developing the skills and knowledge needed to make a successful start to their journey through higher education.
Students select 10 credit points of bridging units to build on their existing knowledge and skills before undertaking their course. Areas of study include:
- preparation for study and life at university - focusing on study skills, academic resilience, and familiarity with the services and support available
- digital literacy skills - focusing on digital education technologies
- academic reading, writing and research skills
- advanced or general mathematics - preparation for maths concepts required across a range of undergraduate courses including education, nursing, science, IT, education, and engineering
- humanities - build knowledge, skills and critical thinking required for successful study in law, humanities, and social science studies
- science - develop critical thinking, science literacy and numeracy skills to study science
Fees
ZPREP is free for Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, and Humanitarian Visa holders.
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.
Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study a pathway course at CDU
"At CDU, there is a study pathway for everyone. We strive to provide you with a range of alternative entry methods suitable for students at all levels of education and English proficiency.
- Free 16-week Tertiary Enabling Program
- Range of First Nations enabling and pre-enabling programs
- #5 Australian university for first-in-family study (GUG 2023)"
Why study a pathway course at CDU
"CDU International College prepares you to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at CDU.
- Attend classes at the modern CDU Waterfront campus in Darwin City, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive CDU student support
- Specialised language development, a well-rounded curriculum and smaller class sizes provide the support necessary to meet your goals and prepare for the real world"
Why study a pathway course at CDU
"At CDU, there is a study pathway for everyone. We strive to provide you with a range of alternative entry methods suitable for students at all levels of education and English proficiency.
- Free 16-week Tertiary Enabling Program
- Range of First Nations enabling and pre-enabling programs
- #5 Australian university for first-in-family study (GUG 2023)"
Why study a pathway course at CDU
"CDU International College prepares you to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at CDU.
- Attend classes at the modern CDU Waterfront campus in Darwin City, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive CDU student support
- Specialised language development, a well-rounded curriculum and smaller class sizes provide the support necessary to meet your goals and prepare for the real world"
What will I study?
Students must choose 1-2 units to a total of 10 credit points.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete 10 credit points as detailed below.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Specialist Elective (1-2 units) | 10cp | Specialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below. PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics |
10cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students must choose 1-2 units to a total of 10 credit points. Unless indicated, all units are 10 credit points
Unit availability 2023:
| Intensive 1 (INT-1) | Semester 1 (SEM-1) | Intensive 3 (INT-3) | Semester 2 (SEM-2) |
| PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics | TEP021 Foundations for Success | PRP001 Preparatory Studies Mathematics | TEP021 Foundations for Success |
| PRP002 UniReady (5cp) | TEP022 Academic Language and Learning | PRP002 UniReady (5cp) | TEP022 Academic Language and Learning |
| PRP003 DigiPrep (5cp) | TEP023 Foundation Maths | PRP003 DigiPrep (5cp) | TEP023 Foundation Maths |
| PRP006 Human Body Essentials A (5cp) | TEP025 Bioscience | PRP006 Human Body Essentials A (5cp) | TEP025 Bioscience |
| PRP007 Human Body Essentials B (5cp) | TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities | PRP007 Human Body Essentials B (5cp) | TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities |
* All deliveries of TEP available through Preparatory Studies Course pathway.
Please note that some of these teaching periods overlap with each other, please see our Important Dates page for more information.
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The Preparatory Studies program is a course designed to support students in developing the skills and knowledge needed to make a successful start to their journey through higher education.
To be eligible for the Preparatory Studies Program:
- you must be 17 or over by the census date of the relevant semester.
- you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen (residing in Australia), permanent resident or Humanitarian Visa holder.
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.
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I really felt like the teachers cared. I think that’s what I like about CDU – it feels like more of a family and more of a home.
Sizol
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For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
You make CDU
Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.
How to apply
There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
Enabling courses
Applying for ZPREP1 at CDU is a simple online process.
Further Assistance
For information on applying and/or enrolling in this course please contact Charles Darwin University Student Central for assistance.
E: student.central@cdu.edu.au
T: 1800 061 963 (freecall)
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