Students commencing study at University come from a diverse range of learning backgrounds.

The University's admission policies and procedures have been designed:

• to ensure that opportunities are provided to prospective students from a wide range of backgrounds and learning experiences to access, participate and succeed in University study;
• to ensure that students who are admitted have reasonable prospects of successfully undertaking and completing higher education study, noting that in some cases additional preparation, access to transition support and relevant resources before and early in the course will be needed; and
• to encourage breadth and depth in learning for senior secondary school students and for the undertaking of intellectually challenging syllabuses in preparation for University study.

For detailed advice on UTAS admission policies and procedures, visit the Admissions website at www.utas.edu.au/apply.

To succeed in higher education studies students will need to have:

• given thought to the nature and demands (academic and personal) of higher education study including the importance of self-motivation, independent and ‘deep’ learning (learning how to learn), organisation and time management skills;
• the capacity to develop higher-level communication, analytical, problem solving and information literacy skills;
• a commitment to establishing personal and vocational goals for university study; and
• recognised that the nature of the demands of various disciplines will differ, that academic interests and possibilities will change for many students during their time at university, and that opportunities to change courses and majors are possible and often positive.

The University of Tasmania has a number of preparatory programs designed to help students prepare for tertiary study. For more information about these programs, information and transition support services for first year students see http://www.firstyear.utas.edu.au/.

English Language Proficiency

English is the language of tuition and learning at the University of Tasmania and adequate communication skills (written and oral) are critical factors for success in any University course. All students are expected to have or to develop an adequate proficiency in English. Any concerns about English communication skills (for example, if you do not have an English speaking background) should be indicated on your application and, where appropriate, support and other transition services may be identified when an offer of a place is made. Early support can be sought from the CALD office, see http://www.support-equity.utas.edu.au/CALD or phone Hobart (03) 6226 1880 or Launceston (03) 6234 3355.