This short course is designed to fast-track First Nations students with a secondary education and/or relevant TAFE qualification into undergraduate study.

 

When you complete the course, you will be equipped with the skills and confidence you need to study at a tertiary level and you will be eligible for entry into a range of Curtin's degree and associate degree programs.

 

You can also benefit from career development opportunities such as mentoring and support when finding student work placements.

 

What you'll learn

• apply, demonstrate and compile academic knowledge and principles in a variety of contexts to promote self-directed and independent learning
• think critically and creatively to generate solutions in an academic environment; apply logical processes in problem solving
• access, evaluate, synthesise information from multiple sources in order to make valid judgements
• communicate effectively with consideration of audience and purpose, demonstrating respect for others and cultural awareness
• use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access resources and to communicate effectively to a wide community
• be self-motivated and take responsibility for one’s own learning; develop life-long learning skills to source new and relevant information
• consider global and cultural issues from a variety of perspectives
• demonstrate respect for cultural diversity within Indigenous Australia, the wider community and University environment; respect and promote cultural diversity
• work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently; develop leadership skills and a positive sense of Indigenous identity to empower others in the wider community