University College (University of Tasmania)

University College

Motto	Live. Learn. Do.
Established	2016 (2016)
Parent institution	University of Tasmania
Vice-Chancellor	Rufus Black
Principal	Andrea Carr[1]
Location	Hobart, Launceston and Burnie , Tasmania , Australia
Website	www.utas.edu.au/college

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]

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.

See also

• List of universities in Australia

References

1. Lansdown, Sarah. "Lee Whiteley to be chief executive of University of Tasmania University College". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
2. Jarvis, Caitlin. "University of Tasmania outlines plan to remove barriers". The Examiner Newspaper. Hobart, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
3. "University College ushers in new era for higher education in Tasmania" (Press release). Launceston, Tasmania: The University of Tasmania. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
4. Hare, Julie. "How to educate underperforming Tasmania". The Australian. Launceston, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
5. Jarvis, Caitlin. "Tasmanian brand Blundstone announces scholarship to support agribusiness associate degree students". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
6. "Diplomas". University College. The University of Tasmania.
7. Lansdown, Sarah. "New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry". The Advocate Newspaper. Burnie, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
8. Stone, Lucy. "University of Tasmania associate degrees attract mature-age students in first year of operation". The Examiner Newspaper. Launceston, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
9. Jarvis, Caitlin. "New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry". The Examiner Newspaper. Launceston, Tasmania. Retrieved 24 October 2019.

External links

• Official website