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Nulloo Yumbah, CQUniversity’s Indigenous Learning, Spirituality and Research Centre strives to ensure university is easily accessible to all Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders.
To help make the dream of studying at university possible, Nulloo Yumbah developed the Tertiary Entry Program (TEP). Nulloo Yumbah uses innovative and creative ways to promote the academic vitality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through TEP.
Students are offered the opportunity to develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to achieve their goals through participating in studies.
Mature age people who have not completed their high school education and recent school leavers who wish to have a second chance at entering tertiary education are encouraged to apply. TEP is offered externally by correspondence (with two Residentials per term) and is also delivered into correctional centres.
The time taken to complete TEP will vary depending on the individual students circumstances. TEP is offered in terms one and two each year and comprises a 13 week study period. If a student wants to study full time they are required to study three or more courses per term, while part time students should study one or two courses per term.
A student must be enrolled in a minimum of three courses to be considered a full time student by Centrelink. Each student is required to complete up to eight courses to graduate from TEP, however this will vary depending on each individual’s situation and any recognition of prior learning that is submitted.
Who can enrol in TEP?
TEP is ideal for people who can read and write but did not complete schooling or for those who want to refresh their learning before beginning a degree or who want to prepare themselves for studying at university. We present the program in a way that affirms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and culture, but we welcome people of other heritages to enrol (subject to availability of places).
Will I be eligible to enrol in a degree when I complete the program?
When you have successfully completed TEP courses you receive a Tertiary Entry Rank (TER) which gives you access to enrol in a university degree program (subject to meeting any prerequisites).
Do I have to start TEP at the beginning of the year?
You can apply for TEP at any time and will start studying at the beginning of March or the beginning of July, whichever is appropriate.
What does it cost?
There are no fees. Your course materials are provided free of charge. You need access to a computer - your own (bought or leased) or at a university campus/TAFE/school or at a Queensland Learning Network Centre, or at a library.
All TEP students are eligible to receive all the support any other CQUniversity student would receive. TEP students have access to Nulloo Yumbah and the Student Support Centre. Services include:
TEP staff members are accessible via email, phone or face to face. They are dedicated to encouraging and walking with you on your learning journey. Throughout the program you participate in learning experiences which are personally and culturally affirming. The program and courses recognise that you bring life experiences and knowledge to study and that these are a very valuable aspect of the learning process.
The courses in TEP are designed for study without the need for extensive assistance; however, Learning Advisors can enhance the learning experience and are available under the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS). This scheme is free to ATSI students and can provide 2 hours learning advice per course per week to enhance learning. ITAS is administered by Nulloo Yumbah.
Learn more about support services at CQUniversity.
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C; NSW-01315F; VIC-01624D
