| Duration | 0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time |
| Location | Online and |
| Next start term | Term 2, 2024 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CL03 |
Overview
Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) is an enabling course that provides a pathway for people wishing to gain entry to and succeed in higher education.
STEPS is suitable for you if you want to undertake tertiary study and may:
- be returning to study or work after some time away
- need to meet prerequisite subjects for your desired diploma or degree
- want additional support to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to enter and undertake further study successfully.
After successfully completing STEPS, you can apply for entry to a CQUniversity diploma or degree through the CQUniversity direct entry process (for those courses where direct entry is available). View the Requirements for Direct Entry. Alternatively, you can apply through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or other state-based university admissions centres for courses at CQUniversity or other institutions.
Register your interest
If you are interested in keeping informed about timelines and information sessions for our STEPS course, please register your interest in an upcoming STEPS information session.
Study experience
- Student Support
- Guaranteed Pathway
- Flexible Study Options
- No Tuition Fees
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of STEPS, students can apply for direct entry to a CQUniversity undergraduate course where direct entry is available. Alternatively, students may choose to apply for admission to other institutions that recognise STEPS.
Structure & Availability
The course takes between one and six terms to complete, with two terms being average. Each term is approximately four months in duration. Completion time depends on the the time you have available for study, your personal circumstances and the requirements of the undergraduate course you wish to enter.
On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 2, 2023 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 3, 2023 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 1, 2024 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 2, 2024 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 3, 2024 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 1, 2025 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 2, 2025 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
| Term 3, 2025 | Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 3, 2025 | Available Online |
On-Campus and Online Study Options
STEPS can be studied online or on campus.
On-campus locations where you can study STEPS include:
- CQUniversity Brisbane, 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
- CQUniversity Bundaberg, University Drive, Bundaberg
- CQUniversity Cairns, Cairns Square, Corner Abbott and Shields Street, Cairns
- CQUniversity Gladstone, Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone
- CQUniversity Mackay, Boundary Road, Mackay
- CQUniversity Rockhampton, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton
- CQUniversity Townsville, 538 Flinders Street, Townsville
- Geraldton Universities Centre, 33 Onslow Street, Geraldton
View the STEPS webpage for specific term and orientation dates.
Term 3 Online Study
If you apply to study at an on-campus location in Term 3, the units you study in Term 3 will be delivered online, and you’ll have support from an Access Coordinator at the campus you've applied to. Then in Term 1, you'll be able to enrol and study on-campus if you choose to.
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
STEPS is free of tuition fees; however, there are minimal costs associated with textbooks, stationery, photocopying and printing.
We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.
How to apply
How to apply
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