304025 v.5 Aboriginal Bridging Course
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
The Aboriginal Bridging Course will introduce students to the university environment and prepare them for mainstream studies. The course will develop literacy, numeracy, technological skills required for entrance into university undergraduate degree program. In addition, the course encourages a positive sense of Aboriginal identity and self-esteem; and will enhance employment potential.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Available only to applicants of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent who have completed a basic secondary school education; and require further assistance to gain University entrance. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to enter the course.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must attend an interview and testing at Curtin to assess current level of education, generalities and long term goals. On successful completion of this bridging course graduates are eligible for entry into Curtin undergraduate degree and associate degree programs.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants cannot receive recognition of prior learning for bridging units completed when transferring to award courses.
Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time study.
Course Organisation
It is a government directive that students undertaking any enabling/bridging course may only complete the designated enabling/bridging units. Students intending to study mainstream units may only do so in accordance with their conditions of admission and then, only as part of a non-award extension fee-paying program.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Special Note
Support services are available to assist you in areas such as accommodation, child care and scholarship programs. Academic tutoring is also available to assist with assignment preparation and subjects within the course.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 313404 | v.1 | Aboriginal Perspectives 091 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4441 | v.6 | Aboriginal Studies 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4445 | v.10 | Introduction to Computing 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4450 | v.8 | Communication Studies 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13450 | v.5 | Humanities Foundation 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 13451 | v.6 | Science Foundations 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313405 | v.1 | Aboriginal Studies 012 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4448 | v.8 | Introduction to Mathematics 011 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4463 | v.8 | Communication Studies 012 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
