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University
Connections
Program
SUBJECT HANDBOOK
2022
Contents About the University
About the UCP Program 3
Connections Program
UCP course offerings at a glance 6
A partnership between the University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Schools and the Office of
Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC). the University Connections
UCP course offerings 2022
Program (UCP) allows year 11 and 12 students to undertake introductory university units
Humanities and Social Sciences 11 specifically designed for senior secondary students.
Creative Arts 12
Music 14 By successfully completing these units, you Why should you start
Accounting, Management
receive TCE points, most results are eligible university early?
for inclusion in the ATAR and you can apply for
and Entrepreneurship 22
recognition of prior learning (credit) towards a There are many benefits to taking part in
Marine and Antarctic 28 range of degrees at the University of Tasmania. the UCP, including:
Applied Learning 32 By studying a UCP unit alongside your other طStudy without fees – all UCP units are
TCE subjects, you can expand your knowledge covered by a scholarship. If you're an
Application and admission Australian citizen, permanent resident, or
and get a jump start on University!
Apply 34 New Zealand citizen, you're considered a
UCP units vary in how they are delivered. Most
domestic student and will receive a full HECS
Enrol 34 are delivered in schools while our extension
scholarship. Limited scholarships are also
units are delivered through a combination of
Costs 34 available for international students. Please
online and independent study supported by
contact our colleges for more information.
Study Material 35 on-campus workshops. This means you get the
opportunity to come to university and attend طAn easier and less stressful introduction to
Results 35
classes with our lecturers. university study.
ID card and email 35
طAn experience that can boost your future
Withdrawals 35 education and career.
Number of UCP units that طThe chance to complete your degree sooner.
students can study 35
طThe opportunity to complete university
What facilities and services are units while in year 11 and 12. These units can
available to support participants? 36 contribute to associate degrees, degree
Information about units 36 programs, or diplomas that all add value to
your professional qualifications.
Frequently asked questions 36
UCP, the ATAR, and TCE 37
Extension Units 37
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Full university units Performance project units Students at the pinnacle,
kunanyi/Mt Wellington.
Full university units help you gain TCE points Performance project units recognise academic
and can be included in the calculation of endeavours through on-stage roles in major
your ATAR. On successful completion of a full college music theatre productions or playing
university unit, your result will be considered in the supporting band/orchestra.
for inclusion among your best five results in
You’ll need to commit to a school production
the calculation of your ATAR.
through rehearsal attendance and contribute
Some units are offered by the University of significantly through individual and ensemble
Tasmania and are taught in place of – or to work.
fill a gap within – the TASC curriculum. These
Successful students can count the unit
have no direct correlation with a Tasmanian
towards their TCE, but you will not receive
Assessment, Standards & Certification (TASC)
a contribution to your ATAR score.
level 3 or level 4 “pre-tertiary” subject. These
units are known as ‘full university units’. TCE points Yes
ATAR score No
You can find more information in the UCP
and ATAR section in this booklet. A summary University result Yes
of student results will also be provided to your
school/college. Since 2016, UCP full university
unit results are scaled like other level 3/4
TASC subjects.
TCE points Yes
ATAR score Yes
University result Yes
TCE points No
ATAR score No
University result Yes
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UCP course offerings at a glance
# All units offered subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
* Credit points: Please see the UCP website for all current information relating to the University Connections Program,
including credit arrangements, ATAR, and TCE points and other relevant information. Visit utas.edu.au/ucp
Please note credit arrangements for 2021 and beyond are subject to changes.
All units are offered subject to enrolment numbers. Offerings may be impacted by public health **These units are only offered in specific partner Schools and Colleges
restrictions stemming from COVID-19. For further information, please contact our unit coordinators.
Unit Ext. Credit #Location Unit Ext. Credit #Location
Discipline code Unit title SEM(s) unit ATAR TCE points* /Campus Unit coordinator (s) Discipline code Unit title SEM(s) unit ATAR TCE points* /Campus Unit coordinator (s)
Partner Partner
Asian Full Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy Object Full Sonja Hindrum
Humanities HMA104 No Yes 15 25 Schools/ Creative Arts FSF104 No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Studies Year Taufiq.Tanasaldy@utas.edu.au Design Year Sonja.Hindrum@utas.edu.au
Colleges** Colleges**
Partner Partner
Music Full Dr Sean Priest Entrepre- Full James Riggall
FCE107 No No 15 25 Schools/ BAA203 No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Projects 1 Year Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au neurship Year james.riggall@utas.edu.au
Colleges** Colleges**
Partner Accounting, Accounting Hobart,
Music Full Dr Sean Priest
FCE202 No No 15 25 Schools/ Management and Financial Semester Launceston, Naomi Walsh
Projects 2 Year Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au BFA113 No Yes 8 12.5
Colleges** and Entrepren- Decision 2 Cradle naomi.walsh@utas.edu.au
eurship Making Coast
Music Partner
Full Jacky Collyer
FCJ110 Technology No Yes 15 25 Schools/ Sports and Partner
Year jacky.collyer@utas.edu.au Full Dr Mike Craw
Project 1 Colleges** BMA114 Recreation No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Year Michael.Craw@utas.edu.au
Management Colleges**
Music Partner
Full Jacky Collyer A Practical
Music FJC111 Technology No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Year jacky.collyer@utas.edu.au Introduction
Project 2 Colleges** Semester Hobart (Maria Scott Bennett
XAS101 to Temperate No Yes 8 12.5
1 Island) scott.bennett0@utas.edu.au
Marine
Biology
Marine and
Foundation Partner Antarctic
Full Dr Sean Priest
FCP113 Practical No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Year Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Study Colleges** A Primer of
Marine and Semester Dr Victor Shelamoff
KSM101 Yes No No 12.5 Fully online
Antarctic 2 Victor.Shelamoff@utas.edu.au
Science
Advanced Partner
Full Dr Sean Priest
FCP120 Practical No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Year Sean.Priest@utas.edu.au
Study Colleges**
Learning Partner
Applied Full Mark Shelton
ZCP101 Through Yes No 0 12.5 Schools/
Partner Learning Year Mark.Shelton@utas.edu.au
Full Dr Andrew Legg Work Colleges**
FCA118 Songwriting No Yes 15 25 Schools/
Year Andrew.Legg@utas.edu.au
Colleges**
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Outdoor education
session, Taroona.
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Humanities and Social Sciences
The overall total of UCP units that may be Learning outcomes
credited into a University of Tasmania CALE After completing the unit, you’ll have
course is limited to 25 credit points. developed an understanding of the diversity
which exists, not only across Asia, but also
HMA104 within Asian countries in terms of ethnicity,
age, and lifestyle. You’ll also learn to reflect on
Asian Studies your own knowledge of Asia and will present
Weight: 25% this new knowledge to an audience.
Full university unit
Prerequisites or conditions
Unit description Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools
Asian Studies is designed for students and colleges who are over 16 years of age
undertaking the Tasmanian Certificate are eligible to undertake the course
of Education (TCE) who are enrolled in a
Tasmanian school or college. After a general Teaching format
introduction to Asia and Asian Studies, college The course is structured in the same manner
teachers will use materials made available as a pre-tertiary TASC subject. This ensures that
from the University of Tasmania to teach you receive plenty of teaching and learning
three major themes (four modules in total): support over a whole school year.
طYoung Asia – youth culture, pop culture
Other information
and the lives of young people
Successful students can count the unit
طMany Asias: ethnicity and diversity towards their TCE and ATAR score. Successful
طFood in Focus: Asia’s food challenges, completion of this unit will gain 25 credit points.
traditional versus changing diets,
food and ritual
Students on a field trip at
Cascade Female Factory
in South Hobart.
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Creative Arts
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, you’ll individually,
and in collaboration with others:
طApply project management skills to produce
FSF104 and realise works, artefacts, and forms of
Object Design creative expression.
Weight: 25% طDemonstrate knowledge of materials,
Full university unit technologies and techniques used in
creating an original designed object.
Unit description
طApply the technical skills required to create
Object Design is about making functional
the object that has been designed.
items with a strong design emphasis. You’ll
attend a symposium that includes designer طDemonstrate knowledge of a design icon,
talks, technical demonstrations, and an designer, design style, or design movement
introduction to a project brief. Access to relevant to the project.
University of Tasmania workshops can be
طLocate, analyse, and apply information about
organised through each college, with students
user needs and design-related influences.
and staff able to use specialist facilities.
طDevelop and evaluate ideas, concepts and
Students need to produce a major design piece
processes by thinking creatively, critically,
for assessment, backed up by a project journal
and reflectively.
and drawing, model, or project plans.
طCommunicate ideas and information using
Completed student works will be presented
a range of techniques.
at a group exhibition, which will also form the
basis of your assessment process. Prerequisites or conditions
Design and Production (TASC level 2), Housing
and Design (TASC level 3), Computer Graphics
and Design (TASC level 2), or an equivalent unit.
“I think I worked to the best of my
ability on this project and was engaged
Teaching format
in my learning. I really feel I extended طOne-day symposium (5 hours)
myself to achieve a great outcome.” طProject development at college Assessment
Hunter طPresentation/journal research (20%)
طReflection (20%)
Students on campus
طDesigned object (60%)
during orientation week,
Hunter Street, Hobart.
Other information
Successful students can count the unit
towards their TCE and ATAR score. Successful
completion of this unit will gain 25 credit points.
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Music FCE202
Prerequisites or conditions Prerequisites or conditions
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools and
Music Projects 2 Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools and
colleges who are over 16 years of age are colleges who are over 16 years of age are
eligible to undertake the unit. Schools and (Music Theatre) eligible to undertake the unit. Schools and
FCE107 colleges apply to participate in this program Weight: 25% colleges apply to participate in this program
Music Projects 1 and usually conduct an audition process. Performance project unit and usually conduct an audition process.
(Music Theatre) Teaching format Unit description
To undertake FCE202, successful completion of
Music Project 1 (FCE107) is required.
Weight: 25% The timetabling of this unit will vary from This is the second of two ‘Performance Project
Performance project unit school to school. In terms of time commitment, units’. These accredit and recognise your Teaching format
including timetabled rehearsals, home academic endeavour in on-stage roles in year The timetabling of this unit will vary from
Unit description preparation time, research, writing tasks, 11 and 12 college music theatre productions or school to school. In terms of time commitment,
This is the first of two ‘Performance Project and public performance season, the nominal supporting band/orchestra. You’ll be required including timetabled rehearsals, home
units’. These recognise academic endeavour learning hours should be in excess of 200 hours. to maintain a commitment to the production preparation time, research, writing tasks,
in on-stage roles in year 11/12 college music through attendance at rehearsals, as well as
As school/college production rehearsals are and public performance season, the nominal
theatre productions or playing in the contribute significantly to the production
often undertaken out of class times, students learning hours should be in excess of 200 hours.
supporting band/orchestra. You’ll need to through individual and ensemble work.
will receive and must adhere to a rehearsal
maintain a commitment to the production As school/college production rehearsals are
schedule as developed by the production team
through attendance at rehearsals, as well as Learning outcomes often undertaken out of class times, students
and be committed to the performance process
contribute significantly to the production At the completion of this unit of study, will receive and must adhere to a rehearsal
and schedule.
through individual and ensemble work. you’ll be able to: schedule as developed by the production team
and be committed to the performance process
Assessment
Learning outcomes طConsistently maintain the ensemble and schedule.
Internal assessment is ongoing. External etiquette behaviours of courtesy,
At the completion of this unit of study,
assessment is undertaken during the consideration, and respect in rehearsal and Assessment
you’ll be able to:
rehearsal and performance season. performance environments. Internal assessment is ongoing. External
طUse a range of skills, techniques, and
طDevelop and adhere to an effective personal assessment is undertaken during the rehearsal
attributes required for consistent Other information
practice regime in order to learn required performance season.
ensemble performance over a schedule Students who successfully complete this unit
materials that enables effective rehearsal.
of performances. receive 15 TCE points. However these results Other information
are not eligible for inclusion in the calculation طDemonstrate consistency in terms of tone
طImplement a successful practice and Students who successfully complete this unit
of the ATAR. and balance in rehearsal and performance as
rehearsal regime that supports the receive 15 TCE points. However, these results are
per conductor/ directional intent.
rehearsal process. not eligible for inclusion in the calculation of
the ATAR.
طPerform extended role/repertoire with
accuracy and consistency over a schedule
of performances.
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FCJ110 Prerequisites or conditions
Music Technology Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools and
colleges who are over 16 years of age are eligible
Projects 1 to undertake the course. Some prior experience
Weight: 25% with music technology tools is desirable but
Full university unit not mandatory.
Unit description Teaching format
This unit will develop your awareness of what's The course is structured in the same manner
required for musical expression, using a range as a pre-tertiary TASC subject. This ensures that
of music technologies. You'll also learn how this you receive plenty of teaching and learning
can be achieved at a professional level. Using support over a whole school year.
industry-standard audio design tools, you’ll
Assessment
engage in problem-based learning, requiring
you to analyse, experiment with, reflect on, Modules 1 and 4 are assessed internally by the
revise, and develop your craft and skill as a student’s school/college teacher. Modules 2
music technologist. and 3 are assessed by a panel incorporating
University of Tasmania staff and the student’s
Learning outcomes teacher in an interview situation with the
طTo develop an understanding of sound student.
creation and manipulation.
Other information
طTo experience and become familiar with
Students who successfully complete this unit
professional tools and skill sets relevant
receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also
to the field.
eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
طTo develop an understanding of and to be ATAR, where applicable.
able to apply appropriate standards for the
delivery of music technology projects.
طTo develop organisational skills to support
the realisation of required project briefs as “... I learnt a lot about myself and grew
both an individual and as a member of a my confidence to have discussion
production team. about concepts such as culture,
equality, poverty and modernity.”
Isabelle
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FCJ111 Assessment طDemonstrate an understanding of the Teaching format
nature of instrumental performance or
Music Technology Modules 1 and 4 are assessed internally
presentation of musical compositions,
This course is structured in the same manner as
by the student’s school/college teacher. a pre-tertiary TASC subject to ensure students
Projects 2 Modules 2 and 3 are assessed by a panel developing reliable strategies to improve receive the breadth of teaching and learning
incorporating University of Tasmania staff performance; in particular, effective support over the whole school year. Students
Weight: 25%
and the student’s teacher in an interview practicing/ composition techniques, are required to invest significant time in skill
Full university unit
situation with the student. designed to make best use of available time, development as well as concert attendance
Unit description communicating with and coordinating and critical listening activities. Students are
Other information rehearsal times with associated musicians. required to demonstrate independence in their
This unit builds upon existing knowledge and
experience gained in the prerequisite FCJ110 Students who successfully complete this unit طDemonstrate effective communication, learning to develop a performance program or
unit. You’ll develop an awareness of what’s receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also information, literacy, and analytical skills presentation of compositions and maintain a
required for musical expression using a range eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the by engaging in specific activities to enhance portfolio containing a range of prescribed and
of music technologies, as well as how and ATAR, where applicable. the development of critical understanding optional tasks.
why this might be achieved at a professional of performance/ composition issues
Assessment
level. Using industry-standard audio design FCP113 (weekly instrumental/composition class,
Mid-year assessments (part formative, part
tools, you’ll engage in problem-based learning, performance practice, assessment
requiring you to analyse, experiment with,
Foundation presentations, attendance at and critique summative) are conducted in term 2 in each
reflect on, revise, and develop your craft and Practical Study of professional performances). of the schools/ colleges. The culminating
skill as a music technologist. (summative) performance recital or
Weight: 25%
Prerequisites or conditions composition presentation occurs in late-
Full university unit
Learning outcomes Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools and October/ early November. These are panel
طTo develop an understanding of sound Unit description colleges who are over 16 years of age are eligible assessments involving classroom teachers
creation and manipulation relevant to to undertake this unit. It’s beneficial if a student and Conservatorium staff. Students are also
This ‘Full university unit’ is the first of two
tertiary-level entrance requirements. has undertaken the TQA Music 3C syllabus in required to complete a written portfolio of work
providing an intensive course of study in music
year 11 to equip them with a solid practical and throughout the year.
طFamiliarity with professional tools and performance or composition. It’s designed
theoretical background.
development of skill sets relevant to the field. to build skills for a successful entry into the Other information
Bachelor of Music.
طA refined understanding of and ability to Students who successfully complete this unit
apply appropriate standards for the delivery Learning outcomes receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also
of music technology projects. eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
On completion of this unit, you'll be able to:
ATAR, where applicable.
طConsolidated organisational skills to support
طDemonstrate instrumental or compositional
the realisation of required project briefs as
skills, evidenced through recital or
both an individual and as a member of a
presentation of your works.
production team.
طDeepen your musical understanding
Prerequisites or conditions through an appropriate repertoire or musical
Successful completion of Music Technology composition to performance-standard, as
Projects 1 (FCJ110) is a requirement. well as engaging in classroom conversation,
research, and independent learning activities
Teaching format to develop musical ideas for interpretation
The course is structured in the same manner through performance or presentation.
as a pre-tertiary TASC subject. This ensures that
you receive plenty of teaching and learning
support over a whole school year.
18 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 19FCP120 Performance strand FCA118 Teaching format
Advanced Practical Study Ongoing instrumental tuition is required.
Songwriting This unit is structured in the same manner as
Recommended instrumental/vocal technical a pre-tertiary TASC subject to ensure students
Weight: 25% standard is AMEB Grade 7 or equivalent. Weight: 25% receive the breadth of teaching and learning
Full university unit Full university unit support over the whole school year.
Composition strand
Unit description Success in FCP113 composition strand. Unit description Assessment
This ‘Full university unit’ is the second of A focused course of study in song writing The assessment of this unit will be based
two aimed at providing an intensive course Teaching format designed to build your skills to prepare you for on your ability to:
of study in music performance or composition. This course is structured in the same a successful entry pathway into the Bachelor of
1. Use musical elements and techniques
It’s designed to build skills for a successful manner as a pre-tertiary TASC subject to Music Degree.
in the creation of songs (35%)
entry into the Bachelor of Music. ensure students receive the breadth of
teaching and learning support over the Learning outcomes 2. Communicate an understanding of
Learning outcomes whole school year. You’ll be required to On completion of this unit, you’ll be able to: musical language through the analysis
On completion of this unit, you’ll be able to: invest significant time in skill development, and presentation of songs (20%)
طApply technical knowledge through the
طDemonstrate strong instrumental/ as well as concert attendance and critical creation of songs. 3. Reflect and convey ideas (20%)
compositional skills leading to the listening activity. You are also required to
demonstrate independence in your learning طConnect analysis and reflection to creative 4. Demonstrate knowledge and application
development of a significant recital/
expression within your song writing practice. of music technologies to record own
presentation of your works. to develop a performance program or
songs (20%)
presentation of compositions, and to maintain طIllustrate through analysis and creative
طDeepen your musical understanding. a portfolio containing a range of prescribed practice an understanding of a range of 5. Participate and engage in song writing
طDevelop a challenging repertoire or and optional tasks. musical traditions. tasks autonomously and collaboratively (5%)
musical composition that is to
Assessment طDocument musical works using musical Other information
performance-standard.
conventions and recordings.
Mid-year assessments (part formative, part Students who successfully complete this unit
طEngage in classroom conversations, research,
summative) are conducted in term 2 in each Prerequisites or conditions receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also
and independent learning activities to
of the schools/ colleges. The culminating eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
develop musical ideas for interpretation Successful completion of Contemporary Music
(summative) performance recital or ATAR, where applicable.
through performance/presentation. (TASC MSC215117) is recommended. In this TASC
composition presentation occurs in late-
course, you’ll engage in a range of desirable
طDemonstrate significant understanding October/ early November. These are panel
musical activities including focused listening,
of the nature of instrumental performance assessments involving classroom teachers
analysis, composing, using music technology,
or compositional development. and Conservatorium staff. Students are also
WH&S issues in contemporary music settings
required to complete a written portfolio of
طLearn reliable strategies to improve and developing an awareness of Music
work throughout the year.
performance, such as practicing and Business practices.
compositional techniques. Other information
If you have not followed this pathway, you
طUtilise your time efficiently and coordinate Students who successfully complete this unit may be required to attend an interview/
rehearsal times with associated musicians. receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also audition and present a folio of original songs to
eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the demonstrate technical and musical ability.
Prerequisites or conditions
ATAR, where applicable.
Students enrolled in Tasmanian schools and
colleges who are over 16 years of age are
eligible to undertake the unit. To undertake
FCP120, successful completion of Foundation
Practical Study (FCP113) is required.
Note: FCP113 and FCP120 cannot be
studied concurrently.
20 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 21Accounting,
طExplain and apply tools for analysing
organisations’ external reports.
Management and طUse effective written communication
skills to demonstrate your knowledge
Entrepreneurship of accountability and accounting.
Prerequisites or conditions
Credit into a bachelor's degree There are no prerequisite units for
BFA113 Accounting and Accountability.
The overall total of UCP units that may be
credited into a TSBE course is currently
Teaching format
limited to 25 credit points.
This unit is based around a weekly 90-minute
online workshop. Workshops will be used to
BFA113 introduce the various topics that we cover in the
Accounting and Financial unit, to demonstrate case studies, and for you to
complete case studies. You’ll be given learning
Decision Making materials such as PowerPoint slides and
(semester 2 unit) workshop illustrations that will be used during
the semester. You should bring the relevant
Weight: 12.5%
materials to each workshop. Having attended a
Unit description workshop on a particular topic, you’ll be asked
This unit will help you understand the to undertake various tasks related to that topic.
role that accounting plays in providing This may involve the following:
accountability. We move beyond introductory طWatching online recorded seminars
accounting and explore the important role that
طPreparing answers to selected questions
accounting has in organisations, society and
and problems which will be made available
the environment. After completing this unit,
online on MyLO. Your lecturer will inform
you’ll have the fundamental management
you of any online independent study tasks
and financial accounting knowledge, tools for
that are required to be completed before
analysing organisations’ external reports and
the following workshop.
a comprehension of how of accounting can
be used to address social responsibility, ethical Assessment
conduct and sustainability.
Mid-semester test (20%), Case study
Learning outcomes assignment (20%) and Final test (60%).
طIn this unit, you’ll learn to: Other information
طExplain and apply the fundamental Students who successfully complete this unit
principles of management and receive 8 TCE points. Subject results are also
financial accounting. eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
ATAR, where applicable. Business students visiting local
طExplain how accountability can inform entrepreneur Kim Seagram at
the practice of accounting and analyse Stillwater, Launceston.
the role of accounting in addressing
social responsibility, ethical conduct
and sustainability.
22 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 23BMA114 طEffectively communicate an argument
Exercise Science
students taking part
supported by sports management (SM)
Sports and Recreation
in VO2 fitness testing
at Ben Lomond. academic literature or other accepted
Management literature in SM.
Weight: 25% طDemonstrate knowledge, attitudes,
Full university unit and skills for digital age work and learning.
Unit description Prerequisites or conditions
This unit gives you an initial experience that will None specified.
be beneficial after completion of college.
Teaching format
BMA114’s primary focus is on the sport industry,
This is a full-year unit taught across all four
including professional sport, amateur sport,
terms of the school year. Please check with your
for-profit sport participation, non-profit
college for timetable details. Enrolment will be
sport participation, sporting goods, and
held in the second week of class.
sport services. The unit introduces you to
the different managerial and administrative Teaching will comprise weekly classes taught
components of the sport industry at local, state, by college teachers in each of the four school
national, and international levels. terms. Tutorials will be incorporated into the
class sessions.
Class discussions and assessment will help
you gain the skills to function as a professional Assessment
manager in the sports marketplace. In addition,
Multiple assessment items across Terms 1–4
you’ll be exposed to different sports careers,
including quizzes, literature review, reflections
the requirements for entrance into various
on learning, and written assignments (80% of
employment areas, and trends in the industry.
final mark). Final capstone assessment piece
(20% of final mark).
Topic Theme
Other information
Sports Management Exploring the sport
Trends business Students who successfully complete this unit
receive 15 TCE points. Subject results are also
Sports Management Impacts
Pathways eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
ATAR, where applicable.
Sports Management Strategies and
Planning Operations
Sports Management Investment
and communities
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class.
Learning outcomes It was one of the first subjects I had
In this unit, you'll learn to: done where I was able to learn in and
outside the classroom and about
طApply theories, concepts, practical principles, something I love. I was able to see the
and processes integral to improving sports relevance of the unit in my community
management activities for community. and apply what I had learned."
طAnalyse sports data such as facts and Flynn
figures and recommend solutions for
sports management organisations to
serve the community.
24 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 25BAA203 Learning outcomes
Entrepreneurship This unit teaches you about modern best-
practice approaches to entrepreneurship.
Full Year Unit
You’ll learn:
15 TCE and eligible
for ATAR-Unit طHow to cultivate your own entrepreneurial
Coordinator: James Riggall mindset.
Unit description طHow to come up with ideas and identify
business opportunities.
Entrepreneurship looks at business through
the lens of design, creativity, and innovation. طHow to use design thinking principles to
The study of entrepreneurship teaches you develop compelling products and services.
to create business opportunities out of طHow to use the lean startup methodology
problems that ordinary customers face in to learn faster than your competition.
their day-to-day lives.
طHow to use minimum viable products (or
This unit will help you develop your own MVPs) to validate your product in the market.
entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll learn self- طHow to build a successful business model
motivation, resourcefulness, and persistence. around your product or service innovation.
You’ll build on your passion for implementing
طHow to pitch your idea to investors,
new ideas and solving problems for people.
customers, and potential employees.
You’ll learn how to bounce back from failures
and to calculate and manage risk. Plus, you’ll You’ll put these principles into practice when
have the chance to work in a team to develop you develop your own business concept,
your own business concept and develop a lean lean business plan and investor pitch.
business plan and project pitch. This puts the
principles you’ve learned into practice.
Business students on an
industry visit, Agrarian
Kitchen, New Norfolk
26 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 27Marine and
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, you’ll be able to:
Antarctic طUnderstand key ecological concepts and
identify key threats for marine ecosystems.
طWrite an essay on a key threat to marine
Credit into a bachelor's degree
ecosystems, synthesising current knowledge
As a full unit offering within the UCP, students and potential solutions.
who successfully complete this unit will gain
طMaintain an accurate field diary, recording
12.5 credit points in a Bachelor of Marine and
all aspects of a rigorous scientific sampling
Antarctic Studies/Bachelor of General Studies.
program.
طUnderstand and apply scientific methods.
XAS101
A Practical Introduction طCollect, enter, and interpret biological/
environmental data.
to Temperate Marine
طUse data sets to draw a rank abundance
Biology curve.
Weight: 12.5% طPresent scientific data and communicate
Full university unit (Intensive offering)
research findings in oral form.
Unit description طUnderstand environmental factors
Want to be a Marine Biologist? Your journey influencing diversity and adaptation in Field excursion fee Enrolments close four-weeks prior to
starts here. This predominantly field-based unit intertidal communities. This unit is covered by a HECS scholarship. the field excursion and there is a unit quota
is designed to engage, challenge, excite, and However, there is a field excursion fee per of 24 students.
طCompetently use instruments and field
inspire you through an experiential and hands- identification guides to conduct fine-scale student to cover transport from Hobart, all For more information and expressions of
on marine science program. monitoring of biological communities. meals, accommodation, field sampling and interest please visit imas.edu.au/mariaisland
diving equipment, and support staff.
This unit will introduce you to concepts of
Prerequisites or conditions Assessment
ecological theory and practice, allowing you
Teaching format Field aptitude and quizzes (40%) Field journal
to apply marine biology theories, techniques, Students should to have completed (or be
concurrently enrolled in) at least one of the 75 hours (intensive five-day field trip including (20%) Group presentation (20%) Essay (20%)
and sampling methods during a practical
following college courses: Life Sciences 2, lectures on Maria Island, Tasmania, one
field investigation of species diversity within
Environmental Science and Society, or Biology full-day workshop and presentations at Other information
temperate marine habitats. Emphasis will
3. You’ll also need a moderate level of personal IMAS Waterfront Building, Salamanca, and Students who successfully complete this unit
be placed on developing an ability to design,
fitness for the five-day field trip to Maria Island, essay writing, due within two weeks after receive 8 TCE points. Subject results are also
collect, and interpret biological data.
where you’ll be accommodated in basic cabins returning from the field trip). Learning eligible for inclusion in the calculation of the
It will encourage you to explore issues materials will be available from March, subject ATAR, where applicable.
or camping grounds (subject to availability and
threatening marine biodiversity plus important to any public health restrictions around
student numbers).
local fisheries, including climate change, COVID-19. The field trip will run from
overharvesting, invasive species, pollution, and 25 April – 1 May, and the workshop and final
habitat destruction. student presentation will be on the 2 May at
IMAS Waterfront Building, Salamanca.
28 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 29KSM101 The modules are designed to introduce you to Teaching format Assessment
the different elements of Marine and Antarctic
A Primer of Marine Science and have been compiled by 35
The unit is taught over 8 weeks and involves Module Tweets 5% (composed of four module
75 hours of engagement. This includes online tweets worth 1.25% each); Module Quizzes 20%
and Antarctic Science researchers from the Institute for Marine and video lectures with associated online tasks and (composed of four modules quizzes worth
Antarctic Studies (IMAS) who are world leading Zoom tutorial sessions. 5% each); Fake news rebuttal 15%; Essay 30%;
Weight: 12.5%
experts in marine ecology and biodiversity, Final Exam 30%. Final online exam occurring at
Extension unit The unit is taught in four modules, delivered
oceans and cryosphere’s and fisheries and the end of May (TBA). Results will be formally
(Intensive 8-week offering) online via pre-recorded video lectures available
aquaculture and will challenge, excite and released with all Semester 1 results at UTAS.
via MyLO. In support of the video lectures,
Unit description inspire you.
regular Zoom tutorial sessions are run by
Ever dreamt of exploring the world’s oceans Other information
Learning outcomes the Unit coordinator where lecture content
and journeying to the Antarctic? Take this Results in this unit in 2021 will not contribute to
On completion of the Unit, you'll be able to: and assignment tasks are discussed and
online unit in Marine and Antarctic Science your TCE/ATAR. This unit is available HECS-free.
feedback on assessment tasks is given. The
to prime yourself for a career exploring our طExplain the diversity of marine life, with a Applications open on the 28th January with
Zoom sessions also foster collegiality and
blue planet! focus on temperate/Antarctic ecosystems, enrolments closing four-weeks prior to Unit
collaboration amongst the student cohort.
and to recognise the values of marine commencement on the 8th April when
70 percent of the planet is covered by ocean.
ecosystems and the threats to them. all online learning modules will be made
In this unit, we explore the origins of life
available via MyLO.
in the oceans, iconic and ‘weird’ marine طSummarise the ocean as a driver of the
life, give insight into ‘a day in the life’ of an Earth’s system and explain some of the
oceanographer, and explore a number of topics scientific tools and methods used to
highly relevant to modern society including measure characteristics of the ocean.
technologies for ocean science, responding
طIdentify key stressors on the ocean
to climate change, threatened species, and
and assess the evidence for drivers of
sustainable management of marine resources.
climate change.
This unit is taught through four online
طOutline approaches to sustainable
modules:
management of the ocean to retain its
Module 1: Marine life – topics of marine life critical values and functioning in the Students exploring
marine life at
and the ecology of temperate and high latitude Anthropocene. Maria Island.
marine ecosystems.
Prior knowledge and/or skills
Module 2: The Ocean system – the interactions
As an extension unit offered through UCP,
between physical, chemical, geological and
this unit is designed for college students who
ecological features.
have studied or are studying subjects such as
Module 3: Climate Change and multiple Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Life
stressors - the role of the oceans in climate Sciences, Chemistry or Maths. Prior knowledge
change and how climate change affects and/ or experience in marine environments is
ocean life. desirable. Excellent writing skills and associated
Module 4: Stewardship of the oceans – skills in use of online resources are minimum
how human activity impacts the oceans standards for this unit.
and the responsibilities of humans in
ocean stewardship.
30 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H AND B OOK 202 2 31Applied Learning
طHost interview sessions to help students
apply for available positions.
طSupport for industry mentors to enable them
to assist interns with project development.
Credit into a bachelor's degree
As a one-semester unit offering within طCreation of personalised learning and
the UCP, students who successfully complete career plans.
this unit will gain 12.5 credit points in a
Learning outcomes
Bachelor of General Studies.
On completion of this unit, you’ll have a clearer
understanding of your own occupational and
ZCP101 educational pathway options. Your internship
Learning Through Work experience will immerse you in your industry
(Full year) of choice, helping you make connections with
local industry partners. The application process
Weight: 12.5% will help you develop transferable skills that will
Extension unit boost your self-confidence and better equip you
to apply for future jobs. By understanding and
Unit description
implementing design thinking principles, you’ll
This extension unit supports the assessment also become a more effective problem solver
and internship requirements of the TCE unit and learn to draw from your own skills to make
Learning Through Internship (LTI215117). a meaningful contribution to the workforce.
During this unit, you’ll prepare for, participate
Prior knowledge and/or skills
in and reflect upon an industry internship
As an extension unit offered through UCP,
experience. Workshops and events provided by
the unit Learning through work requires you
University College will immerse you in a range
to be concurrently enrolled in Learning
of authentic workplace experiences designed
Through Internship (LTI215117).
to enrich the TCE unit and develop transferable
Visit utas.edu.au/ucp for more information.
employability skills.
You’ll also be supported in the design, Teaching format
development and presentation of your This unit consists of eight face-to-face
industry-based project, which will be workshops across a 12-month period. These
completed during your internship. You’ll learn workshops are supported by a series of
about design thinking principles and have an online modules that need to be completed
opportunity apply this knowledge to address by students.
your identified industry problem or solution.
Experiences that will be provided by University Other information
College include: Results in this unit will not contribute to
your TCE/ATAR
طCollaboration with existing industry Business students on a
partnerships to provide a suite of site visit to the Agrarian
Kitchen, New Norfolk.
internship opportunities.
طDevelopment of an application process
to further enhance transferable
employability skills.
32 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 33Application and admission Study materials ID card and email
If you have questions about study materials, The University provides an ID card for all
The first step towards application and admission is for you to choose the unit content or delivery of the program, you should enrolled students. The card is used for Library
speak with the specific University Coordinator transactions and also to pay for printing at
you wish to enrol in. Information on the programs available can be found in this
for that particular unit. various computer labs across each campus.
handbook, as well as the UCP website: utas.edu.au/ucp
Students will need to present their Student ID
Their contact details can be found in the
In addition, university staff may visit schools to provide information and advice on College information and units section later
Card at university exams and on request any
the college programs. It’s important to discuss your choices with parents, carers and time they use university facilities after-hours.
in this booklet. University facilitators for the
teachers to explore your eligibility and how the program will fit with your TCE study. individual programs will provide a program Most university communication will be done
of study, resources, workshops, and academic through your university webmail account. A
assistance. Some programs will require access username, password, and email address will be
Apply the Arts, Music and Performance units). All
to MyLO, which is the online learning system provided. You’ll be able to login wherever you
forms must be returned by a final census date.
Application forms are available on the UCP used at the University of Tasmania. have internet access. It's important that you
Census dates for individual units of study will
website. The application process is as follows: check your University of Tasmania webmail
be communicated to schools. The eStudent
account regularly.
Step 1: Choose Centre is the University student portal where Results
Choose the unit/s you would like to study you can view your enrolment, update personal
The UCP has a range of delivery methods and
from the 2021 University of Tasmania College details, and access results. Every student is Withdrawals
issued with an email account and password so the finalisation and publication of results will
unit offerings.
details in order to access the online student depend on which program you are enrolled in. If you wish to withdraw from a unit or a
Step 2: Complete the application form program, you should speak to the subject
portal and university email information. Students provide permission for their results
Complete a UCP Application for Admission teacher at your school and contact the unit
Instructions will be included in the information to be released to their school or college at the
and Enrolment Form 2021. This form will be coordinator at the University.
sent to students with their ID card. Students time of application.
accessible via the UCP website in January 2021
will also be given information on how to access On finalisation of a UCP withdrawal request,
at utas.edu.au/ucp Full university unit results are submitted in
and use eStudent Centre including an online the University may inform your school or
early December to TASC for inclusion in the
Some units will require parental and/or school college. UCP students can withdraw without
eTour to familiarise themselves with the calculation of TCE and ATAR.
permission for admission into the UCP. academic or financial penalty.
online process.
Extension unit results are made available in late
Step 3: Complete the Electronic
January of the year following enrolment and
Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) Number of UCP units that
Costs completion.
The eCAF form is to ensure that students students can study
receive a scholarship to cover their tuition fees. All students are liable for any textbooks/ Performance project unit results are typically
There is no limit to the number of UCP
If this form is not completed and submitted, stationery costs and costs associated made available in mid-to-late December.
units you can study (students need permission
your enrolment cannot proceed. with attending workshops. All UCP students are enrolled as University from the University of Tasmania to study
After your online application has been Domestic students of Tasmania students. more than two units in a school year). You are
received, you’ll be sent a link to complete Domestic students will receive a HECS advised to discuss the selection of units with
You need to check your emails regularly and
the eCAF online. scholarship when they complete the your teachers, parents or carers. However,
access your results through the University
Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) after eStudent online portal. the University may impose limits as to how
enrolment. If this form is not completed and much credit you can receive into a bachelor’s
Enrol Note that UCP students do not receive
submitted, your enrolment will be cancelled degree. Details are provided in the individual
After the completed application and individual letters or academic transcripts of
(see section above on steps to applying). unit information in this handbook.
documentation has been approved by the their units unless they have made specific
International students arrangements with the academic coordinator
University, you’ll be enrolled in the relevant
Limited scholarships are available. for this purpose.
program in your chosen units. You're
Please contact UConnect at utas.edu.au/
encouraged to submit your application early
students/admin/u-connect or email
in the 2020 school year. It's recognised that
HAPUCP.enquires@utas.edu.au
some units start later in the year (for example
34 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 35What facilities and services are Frequently asked questions UCP, the ATAR, and TCE Extension units
available to support participants? Some units are known as ‘extension units’.
Am I able to repeat or retake a UCP unit to Collaboration between the University of
طUniversity staff will provide a program attempt/achieve a higher mark? Tasmania and the Tasmanian Assessment, These are offered in close alignment with a
of study, resources, workshops, and Standards & Certification (TASC) allows results TASC level 2 or 3 pre-tertiary subject. They
Unfortunately, under current legislation, it’s not extend your knowledge and experience beyond
academic assistance. in some UCP units to be counted towards the
possible for a student to retake units of study as the linked pre-tertiary subjects. For example,
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in
طUniversity administration staff will respond a Commonwealth supported student for which our Learning through Work unit is designed for
Tasmania. The ATAR is based on the best five
to enquiries. they have received a pass grade or better. students studying Learning through Internship
results in TASC level 3 or 4 courses and may
Visit utas.edu.au/ucp include full university units of the UCP. 2, while our Primer in Marine and Antarctic
Do I already have a place reserved for me at
Studies unit is a perfect subject for those
طParticipation in the Program also allows you the University in my chosen course after Full university units of the UCP typically studying Environmental Science, Physical
to access university facilities and services I complete year 12? count for the same credit as TASC level 3 Science or Biology, but would like to know
such as internet and email access, library courses, although several are about half as
No. When you have completed your year 11/12 more about their respective interest area.
use, and discounted UniGym membership. much as a TASC level 3 course (i.e. they are
studies, you'll need to apply to the University as
See the Current Students webpage for more 12.5% university units). You'll also receive a result for the UCP
a commencing student in your chosen course.
information at utas.edu.au/students Extension Unit that can be accessed through
You can apply for credit for the units you have In order to provide for the inclusion of any the University of Tasmania online portal at
studied, subject to university approval. 12.5% university units in the calculation of your estudent.utas.edu.au. The result you receive
Information about units For Music units ATAR, all TASC level 3 or 4 subjects you have for a UCP Extension Unit does not contribute to
completed have their score halved. Each half your ATAR but it may contribute to your future
At present, UCP units are available in the The Conservatorium of Music now makes early
score is then deemed to be the “equivalent” of university studies.
College of Arts, Law and Education, College offers to year 12 students who have successfully
a 12.5% university unit. The best 10 half scores
of Business and Economics, College of Sciences completed FCP113 and/or FCP120.
(with at least 6 in Year 12) are then selected to
and Engineering and University College.
determine the ATAR.
Information and unit descriptions are provided Will I be required to submit assignments
in the following sections. Please note: unit and sit exams? Please note: students who reside outside
offerings may be subject to change. For the of Tasmania should contact their home
You'll be required to undertake all prescribed
most up-to-date listing of units available, visit state’s Tertiary Admission Centre for advice
assessments for UCP units in the same way
utas.edu.au/ucp on the possible inclusion of results from their
as a regular University student. Depending
study at the University of Tasmania in the
on the unit, you may be required to submit
calculation of an ATAR.
assignments by the due date and/or sit exams
during the assigned exam period along with Information on ATAR is available at
your fellow class members. tasc.tas.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/
Understanding-the-ATAR.pdf
or the following resource
utas.edu.au/admissions/ undergraduate/
australian-tertiaryadmission-rank-atar
Scaling is calculated and applied each year, and
will be applied to relevant UCP units studied.
The scaling process is determined by TASC and
is applied to all accredited senior secondary
courses at TASC level 3 or 4 and to approved*
University of Tasmania units at foundation level
and above. For more information about scaling,
visit the TASC website tasc.tas.gov.au
36 U NIVERSITY OF TA SM A NIA UCP H A ND B OOK 202 2 37Students on
campus during
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