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| vice_chancellor = [[Rufus Black]]
| vice_chancellor = [[Rufus Black]]
| head_label = Chief Executive
| head_label = Principal
| head = Lee Whiteley <ref>{{cite news |last=Lansdown |first=Sarah |date= |title=Lee Whiteley to be chief executive of University of Tasmania University College |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/5184938/lee-whiteley-accepts-new-role-at-utas/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref>
| head = Andrea Carr<ref>{{cite news |last=Lansdown |first=Sarah |title=Lee Whiteley to be chief executive of University of Tasmania University College |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/5184938/lee-whiteley-accepts-new-role-at-utas/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref>
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| website = {{URL|https://www.utas.edu.au/college}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.utas.edu.au/college}}
| motto = Live. Learn. Do.
| motto = Live. Learn. Do.
| logo = File:Joint Public Logo University of Tasmania (UTAS) & University College.png
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'''University College''' ('''UC''') is a [[Faculty (division)|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.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |date= |title=University of Tasmania outlines plan to remove barriers |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6391023/how-utas-will-remove-all-barriers-to-education/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Hobart, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref>
'''University College''' ('''UC''') is a [[Faculty (division)|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.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |title=University of Tasmania outlines plan to remove barriers |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6391023/how-utas-will-remove-all-barriers-to-education/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Hobart, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=University College ushers in new era for higher education in Tasmania |url=http://www.utas.edu.au/news/2016/9/29/164-university-college-ushers-in-new-era-for-higher-education-in-tasmania/ |location=Launceston, Tasmania |publisher=The University of Tasmania |agency= |date=2016-09-29 |access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hare |first=Julie |date= |title=How to educate underperforming Tasmania |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/inquirer/how-to-educate-underperforming-tasmania/news-story/aeacb83db96ed64639a36763fac0a5fa |work=The Australian |location=Launceston, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> The College is based in Launceston, but operates throughout Tasmania at both the Hobart and Burnie campuses of the University.
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.<ref>{{cite press release |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=University College ushers in new era for higher education in Tasmania |url=http://www.utas.edu.au/news/2016/9/29/164-university-college-ushers-in-new-era-for-higher-education-in-tasmania/ |location=Launceston, Tasmania |publisher=The University of Tasmania |date=2016-09-29 |access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Hare |first=Julie |title=How to educate underperforming Tasmania |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/inquirer/how-to-educate-underperforming-tasmania/news-story/aeacb83db96ed64639a36763fac0a5fa |work=The Australian |location=Launceston, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> The college is based in Launceston, but operates throughout Tasmania at both the Hobart and Burnie campuses of the university.


==Programs==
==Programs==
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===Diplomas===
===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.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |date= |title=Tasmanian brand Blundstone announces scholarship to support agribusiness associate degree students |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4297376/blundstone-steps-out-scholarships/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> Graduates can utilise the diploma in further studies at the University within an associate degree or a bachelor's degree.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.utas.edu.au/college/courses/diplomas |title=Diplomas |author=<!--Not stated--> |date= |website=University College |publisher=The University of Tasmania |access-date= |quote=}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |title=Tasmanian brand Blundstone announces scholarship to support agribusiness associate degree students |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/4297376/blundstone-steps-out-scholarships/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> Graduates can utilise the diploma in further studies at the university within an associate degree or a bachelor's degree.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.utas.edu.au/college/courses/diplomas |title=Diplomas |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=University College |publisher=The University of Tasmania }}</ref>


===Associate Degrees===
===Associate Degrees===


Two year associate degree studies are available by the College within the Business, Health, Science, Technology, Agribusiness and Design fields.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lansdown |first=Sarah |date= |title=New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/6432312/designing-a-new-pathway-into-the-manufacturing-industry/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stone |first=Lucy |date= |title=University of Tasmania associate degrees attract mature-age students in first year of operation |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5153412/utas-associate-degrees-attract-mature-age-students/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Launceton, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> Upon the competition of one year of the associate degree program, students can elect to receive a diploma.
Two year associate degree studies are available by the college within the Business, Health, Science, Technology, Agribusiness and Design fields.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lansdown |first=Sarah |title=New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry |url=https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/6432312/designing-a-new-pathway-into-the-manufacturing-industry/ |work=The Advocate Newspaper |location=Burnie, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stone |first=Lucy |title=University of Tasmania associate degrees attract mature-age students in first year of operation |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5153412/utas-associate-degrees-attract-mature-age-students/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Launceston, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> Upon the competition of one year of the associate degree program, students can elect to receive a diploma.


===Pathways===
===Pathways===


In addition to the provision of credit towards a bachelor's degree, the College also offers direct [[Alternative pathways in education|pathway programs]] into further study. These programs include the University Preparation Program (UPP) and the Diploma of University Studies.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |date= |title=New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6342597/tackling-the-issue-of-mental-health-at-university/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Launceston, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> The College also offers a direct pathway option for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree through the associate degree in Pharmacy Studies.
In addition to the provision of credit towards a bachelor's degree, the college also offers direct [[Alternative pathways in education|pathway programs]] into further study. These programs include the University Preparation Program (UPP) and the Diploma of University Studies.<ref>{{cite news |last=Jarvis |first=Caitlin |title=New associate degree to offer pathway into manufacturing industry |url=https://www.examiner.com.au/story/6342597/tackling-the-issue-of-mental-health-at-university/ |work=The Examiner Newspaper |location=Launceston, Tasmania |access-date=2019-10-24 }}</ref> The college also offers a direct pathway option for the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree through the associate degree in Pharmacy Studies.


==See also==
==See also==
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* [[List of universities in Australia]]
* [[List of universities in Australia]]


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[[Category:Schools and Faculties of the University of Tasmania]]

Latest revision as of 19:02, 19 November 2023

University College
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MottoLive. Learn. Do.
Established2016 (2016)
Parent institution
University of Tasmania
Vice-ChancellorRufus Black
PrincipalAndrea Carr[1]
Location
Hobart, Launceston and Burnie
,
Tasmania
,
Australia
Websitewww.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

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Diplomas

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  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.
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