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The course provides a pathway for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to enter into most undergraduate studies at ECU. This short enabling course prepares students for university level study by teaching them the required skills for academic success, with an emphasis on the student becoming an independent learner. Conducted in a supportive and hands-on environment, the course covers learning skills, research and writing processes, numeracy tools and accessing knowledge. Additionally, students will be introduced to university life at ECU and will have access to course and career advice to assist in making informed decisions about undergraduate degree selection. Upon completion of the course, graduates will qualify for entry into a wide range of undergraduate courses at ECU. The course is suitable for both recent school leavers and mature age students who have not studied at university previously.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and be at least 18 years of age during their first year of study. Alternatively applicants can enter through the Aboriginal Student Intake Test (ASIT), where students have completed a Year 12 Western Australian Certificate of Education, with equivalents considered.
The course may be able to be completed on-campus in a nine-week summer mode, prior to the beginning of the first semester, so that students can get started on their undergraduate studies in the first semester.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| UPU0001 | Learning Skills | 15 |
| UPU0002 | Academic Writing | 15 |
| UPU0006 | Essential Mathematics | 15 |
| Plus one of the following: | ||
| UPU0004 ^ | Humanities | 15 |
| UPU0005 ^ | Science | 15 |
Students are advised to select the unit that best fits with their undergraduate study intentions.
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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