University College (University of Tasmania)
University College (UC) is a college at the University of Tasmania which offers programs that provide both single year diplomas, and two-year associate degrees. These programs are offered as both stand-alone degrees, but can also be used to provide credit towards further study at the University.[2]
Motto | Live. Learn. Do. |
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Established | 2016 |
Parent institution | University of Tasmania |
Vice-Chancellor | Rufus Black |
Chief Executive | Lee Whiteley [1] |
Location | , , Australia |
Website | www |
The College was launched in 2016 by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as part of the Universities transformation plan and seeks to provider a greater link between industry and education experts.[3][4] The College is based in Launceston, but operates throughout Tasmania at both the Hobart and Burnie campuses of the University.
Programs
Diplomas
The College offers single-year diploma qualifications in Applied Business, Applied Health and Community Support, Applied Science, Applied Technologies, Agribusiness, Sustainable Living and Construction Management.[5] Graduates can utilise the diploma in further studies at the University within an associate degree or a bachelor's degree.[6]
Associate Degrees
Two year associate degree studies are available by the College within the Business, Health, Science, Technology, Agribusiness and Design fields.[7][8] Upon the competition of one year of the associate degree program, students can elect to receive a diploma.
Pathways
In addition to the provision of credit towards a bachelor's degree, the College also offers direct pathway programs into further study. These programs include the University Preparation Program (UPP) and the Diploma of University Studies.[9] The College also offers a direct pathway option for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree through the associate degree in Pharmacy Studies.
References
- Lansdown, Sarah. "Lee Whiteley to be chief executive of University of Tasmania University College". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Jarvis, Caitlin. "University of Tasmania outlines plan to remove barriers". The Examiner Newspaper. Hobart, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- "University College ushers in new era for higher education in Tasmania" (Press release). Launceston, Tasmania: The University of Tasmania. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Hare, Julie. "How to educate underperforming Tasmania". The Australian. Launceston, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Jarvis, Caitlin. "Tasmanian brand Blundstone announces scholarship to support agribusiness associate degree students". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- "Diplomas". University College. The University of Tasmania.
- Lansdown, Sarah. "New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Stone, Lucy. "University of Tasmania associate degrees attract mature-age students in first year of operation". The Examiner Newspaper. Launceton, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.
- Jarvis, Caitlin. "New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry". The Examiner Newspaper. Launceston, Tasmania. Retrieved 2019-10-24.