TAFE

• Can I get recognition for my TAFE study?
• How do I qualify for study at UTAS?
• How much work is involved?
• What support is available?
• What are the costs?
• Who can I contact for further information?

Can I get recognition for my TAFE study?

There are articulation and credit arrangements between TAFE Tasmania and the University of Tasmania.  For detailed information, including how much credit you could expect to receive towards a UTAS degree, go to the TAFE to Uni webpage.

How do I qualify for study at UTAS?

Current and past TAFE students are normally assessed on the basis of their successful completion or partial completion of a TAFE award course (Cert III or higher.)  Applicants will need to provide UTAS with a certified copy of their TAFE transcript of results with their Application for Admission form.

How much work is involved?

Required attendance at lectures and tutorials (called “contact hours”) can be as little as 12 hours a week for a full-time enrolment, but the timetabling may be scattered throughout the week.  You should think of full-time study as equivalent to a full-time job – that is, about 36 hours a week, or 8-9 hours per subject.  Included in this study time is reading for tutorials, assignment preparation, and study for any end-of-semester exams.

What support is available?

We understand that starting at UTAS can be quite daunting, especially if you haven’t previously undertaken university study.  UTAS has a number of support programs to assist you in the transition to university, for detailed information, including how to apply go to Preparation Programs.

What are the costs?

For detailed information of all costs relating to studying at UTAS in 2008 go to Course Costs.

Who can I contact for further information?

For information about courses at UTAS and the application process, contact the Uni Info Centre on 1300 363 864 or Course.Info@utas.edu.au.

For information about the range of services provided to UTAS students go to the First Year website.

UTAS also holds annual Uni Info Days during August at all three campuses.  They are a great opportunity to talk to current students and academics about the courses offered, and see the University’s facilities.  This years’ Uni Info Days will be held as follows: