UP History
Department of Education International (DEi) has owned and operated a university preparation program since 2003. For over ten years, DEi offered the Unilearn Foundation Program (UFP), which proved particularly popular with a number of colleges in China. Over 1,000 students completed the UFP and successfully entered a range of undergraduate studies in Australia and abroad.
After ten years of successful UFP delivery, DEi reviewed and revitalised the UFP curriculum to launch UP in 2014.
UP course outline
Unilearn Pathways (UP) is a high-quality offshore program for international students to prepare for entry into a university undergraduate degree. This pathway program offered by DEi focuses on three key areas of instruction in preparation for studying in an international university setting:
The language of instruction is English and students successfully completing the program may apply for entry into any English-speaking undergraduate program worldwide.
Download the Unilearn Pathways brochure available in the following languages:
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UP course structure
UP offers participating schools and colleges the option of delivering the program full-time (36 weeks) or part-time (co-curricular with senior domestic studies). Students study five subjects across three progressive levels:
Language (English): a progression through study skills, critical thinking and English for academic purposes
Mathematics: English skills for tertiary mathematics, featuring Probability, Calculus and Statistics
Business: Conceptual knowledge and practical applications of business fundamentals
Information Communication and Technology (ICT): Contemporary uses of Information and Computer Technology in a tertiary environment
Cultural Studies, Global Learning Project and Digital Profile (CGD): A unique blend of cultural studies, a Global Research Project and the development of a Digital Profile.
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UP program recognition
UP provides a range of tertiary options for students with different career aspirations. A number of Australian universities have recognised UP as a pathway program to an international tertiary education.
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How to apply?
DEi will assess each UP application under the Department of Education’s due diligence framework. Each applicant organisation will be checked for:
Financial viability
Reputation in the marketplace
Legal capacity to enter into the agreement
Capacity to successfully deliver the program
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