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Block delivery model

What is the Block Delivery model?

From Autumn 2026 onward, Block delivery will apply to a number of UOW College courses at both Wollongong and Liverpool campuses. Block delivery will apply to the following courses for domestic students with an offer to start studying in Autumn 2026:

  • University Entrance Program (all streams)
  • Diploma of Business Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
  • Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
  • Diploma of Information Technology Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
  • Diploma of Engineering Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
  • Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
  • Diploma of Science Standard Session (first session of the 3-session diploma only)
Entry Study: two subjects at a time
Study locations Location: UOW Wollongong campus
Intakes Intake: Autumn 2025
Duration Duration: one session

  • Two subjects at a time: For each of your 6-week sessions you will study two subjects* at a time, ensuring a deeper understanding of your subject and a more manageable workload. By concentrating on fewer subjects, students can dedicate their attention to mastering each one, leading to improved learning outcomes.
  • Experienced teachers: Our teachers bring years of expertise in their fields, offering insights and guidance tailored to your academic journey. 
  • Student support: We are committed to providing excellent support to our students, and participating in the block delivery pilot ensures that this support is adequate.
  • Creating new opportunity: This pilot has been developed by experts based on feedback from students. Now, it's your turn to experience a new learning environment. 

*Students in UEP Streams 2 & 3; Diploma of Engineering; Diploma of Science; and Diploma of Medical Health Sciences have three subjects in Block A only.

Frequently asked questions

In block delivery, students complete their four subjects over two blocks of six-weeks each, with a two-week break between block sessions. Students in UEP Streams 2 & 3, Diplomas of Engineering, Science and Medical Health Sciences take three subjects in Block A only.

Traditionally, UOW College academic students undertake four subjects simultaneously over a 4-month period.  

Subjects will be delivered in two blocks of six weeks each, with a 2-week break between blocks. The following subjects will be delivered in block form:

  • PREP030 Launch Block A
  • PREP031 Language for Learning  Block A
  • PREP032 Scientific Thinking Block B
  • PREP033 Mathematics for the Humanities Block B
  • PREP041 Mathematics for the Sciences Block A *
  • PREP042 Mathematics for the Sciences Block B *
  • DPEN021 Enabling Mathematics Block A **
  • DPEN021 Enabling Mathematics Block B **

* Mathematics for the Sciences is a single subject split between Blocks A & B.

** Enabling Mathematics is a single subject split between Blocks A & B.

All students with an offer for the University Entrance Program (Stream 1) or the Diploma of Business (Standard Session) will have their first session of subjects delivered in the trial block model.

If you're unsure whether your subjects will be delivered in the block model, have questions about the benefits of studying in this way, or would prefer to study through the traditional model for your first session, please contact UOW College. 

The block pilot will only run in the Autumn 2025 session and will be available to students in the following programs:

  • University Entrance Program (Stream 1 only)
    If you are in UEP Stream 2 or 3, you will not be part of the pilot program.
  • Diploma of Business (students undertaking the first session of the 3-session diploma) 
    If you are in the 2-session fast track diploma, or are in your second or third session of the 3-session diploma, you will not be in the block program.