Tertiary Preparation Program Foundation

Overview

Get ready to study at La Trobe University! The Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) is a comprehensive enabling program, designed to prepare you for university studies and provide you with a pathway into La Trobe University courses. The program focuses on building your learner confidence and skills in the areas of … For more content click the Read more button below. Our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way; from enrolling in your subjects, to academic development and transitioning into your dream course, we can also connect you with all the supports and services La Trobe University has to offer. Your subjects are delivered in a supportive, online learning environment. TPP-Foundation consists of twelve micro-subjects, taken across four La Trobe Terms. The subjects are delivered asynchronously, however you must meet assessment deadlines. Students completing TPP-Foundation have access to online academic support through their subject facilitators as well as access to all on campus university services. You will learn:Academic Literacy: academic integrity, writing and presentation skills.Critical and Creative Thinking: critical thinking, reasoning and inquiry skills.Foundation Mathematics: algebra, statistics and mathematical problem-solving skills.Foundation Science: scientific innovations, applied numeracy and scientific thinking skills.

The program focuses on building your learner confidence and skills in the areas of academic literacy, critical thinking, science and mathematics. At the successful completion of the program, you will achieve a La Trobe Entrance Score which may be used to gain entry to a wide range of undergraduate or diploma courses.

Our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way; from enrolling in your subjects, to academic development and transitioning into your dream course, we can also connect you with all the supports and services La Trobe University has to offer.

Your subjects are delivered in a supportive, online learning environment. TPP-Foundation consists of twelve micro-subjects, taken across four La Trobe Terms. The subjects are delivered asynchronously, however you must meet assessment deadlines. Students completing TPP-Foundation have access to online academic support through their subject facilitators as well as access to all on campus university services.

You will learn:

Academic Literacy: academic integrity, writing and presentation skills.
Critical and Creative Thinking: critical thinking, reasoning and inquiry skills.
Foundation Mathematics: algebra, statistics and mathematical problem-solving skills.
Foundation Science: scientific innovations, applied numeracy and scientific thinking skills.

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Office of the Provost

School

Office of the Provost

Course coordinator

Emmaline Bexley

Location(s)

On-Line

Course instance contact

Emmaline Bexley

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

N/A

Course duration (accelerated)

N/A

Study level

Non-award

AQF level

Not Applicable

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

Students must complete 60 credit of core subjects.

Additional explanatory information

Students are to undertake 15 credit points per study period as per sequence outlined below.

Course structure
60 credit points

Level one60 credit points

Core15 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Navigate and participate in an interactive online learning environment for the purposes of tertiary study.

Apply time management and effective learning strategies to meet study and life goals in the context of individual circumstances.

Apply transferable critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to generate ideas and solutions in a range of disciplinary contexts.

Curate and synthesise information for research purposes, according to academic integrity and the principle of fairness relating to the attribution of work.

Demonstrate the ability to independently and/or collaboratively, write, present and submit work at an acceptable level for university entry.

Career outcomes

After you complete the TPP, your average mark is converted to a La Trobe Entrance Score (LTES). You can use your LTES to apply for La Trobe University courses.

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