Certificate IV @ a glance

What?

Certificate IV

The Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) is a nationally accredited pre-university course equivalent to Year 12 or a Foundation Program. It is designed to prepare you for university level studies in the areas of Business and Commerce, Information Technology, Media and Communications, and Engineering. It is designed for students who do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry.

Why?

  • Smaller class sizes means more student-teacher interaction and more learning support
  • 3 intakes per year (starting in Feb, June or Oct)
  • Extra contact time with your lecturers and additional language support
  • Fast-track and standard-track options available (2 or 3 semesters’ enrolment)

How?

  1. Refer to the information below for full details of this program.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button on this page.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
Want more info? Download a PDF » Our Representatives »

Subjects

Core Modules (compulsory)

  • BUS107 Introduction to Computing
  • COM201 Communication Skills 1
  • COM202 Communication Skills 2

Electives Streams

Business

  • BUS100 Accounting
  • BUS103 Economics
  • BUS104 Mathematics
  • BUS105 Statistics
  • BUS108 Management
  • BUS109 Marketing
  • BUS110 Legal Studies

Engineering/Information Technology/Science

  • DEP100 Design Processes
  • COM101 Programming
  • COM102 Introduction to Systems Analysis
  • BUS104 Mathematics
  • BUS105 Statistics
  • MTH001 Advanced Maths I
  • MTH002 Advanced Maths II
  • PHY001 Physics
  • PHY002 Physics
  • PHY003 Physics
  • CHE001 Chemistry

Communication

  • COM100 Information Design
  • COM104 Mass Communication I
  • COM105 Mass Communication II
  • COM106 Creative Cultures
  • BUS104 Mathematics
  • BUS105 Statistics
  • BUS108 Management

Entry into NIC Diploma programs

Streams

Health Science Stream

Core Modules

  • BUS107 Introduction to Computing
  • COM201 Communication Skills 1
  • COM202 Communication Skills 2
  • HBI001 Human Biology

Electives

  • ICS001 Intercultural Studies
  • BUS104 Mathematics
  • MTH001 Advanced Mathematics I
  • MTH002 Advanced Mathematics II
  • PHY001 Physics I
  • SCN100 Health Science
  • CHE001 Chemistry

Entry into 1st year Bachelor degrees at the University of Newcastle

  • Biomedical Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Medicine (interview with Faculty required)
  • Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
  • Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)
  • Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Oral Health
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy

Engineering, Science and Information Technology Stream

Core Modules

  • BUS1O7 Introduction to Computing
  • COM201 Communication Skills II
  • COM201 Communication Skills III
  • ICS001 Intercultural Studies
  • MTH001 Advanced Mathematics I
  • MTH002 Advanced Mathematics II
  • PHY001 Physics I

Electives

  • COM100 Information Design
  • CHE001 Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management (Building)
  • Design (Architecture)
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science and Management
  • Exercise and Sports Science
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Science

Business, Law and Commerce Stream

Core Modules

  • BUS1O7 Introduction to Computing
  • COM201 Communication Skills II
  • COM201 Communication Skills III
  • ICS001 Intercultural Studies
  • BUS110 Legal Studies I
  • Business/Commerce (Combined Degree)
  • Laws (Combined Degrees)

Education and Arts Stream

Core Modules

  • BUS1O7 Introduction to Computing
  • COM201 Communication Skills II
  • COM201 Communication Skills III
  • ICS001 Intercultural Studies
  • BUS104 Mathematics

Electives

  • BUS103 Economics
  • BUS110 Legal Studies I
  • HBI001 Human Biology
  • COM100 Information Design
  • Arts
  • Arts/Science (combined program)
  • Development Studies
  • Fine Art
  • Social Science
  • Social Work
  • Speech Pathology
  • Teaching (Primary)/Arts (combined program)
  • Teaching (Secondary)/Arts (combined program)
  • Teaching (Primary)/Early Childhood Studies (combined program)
  • Teaching (Secondary)/Fine Art (combined program)
  • Teaching (Secondary)/Health and Physical Education (combined program)
  • Teaching (Secondary)/Mathematics (combined program)
  • Teaching (Secondary)/Science (combined program)
  • Visual Communication Design
  • Theology

Tuition Fees

Year International Students

2013

A$15,000

Newcastle International College RTO ID Number: 70243