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Program Level
Select Study Level Undergraduate Postgraduate Bridging and Access Research Higher Degrees HonoursStudy Area
HonoursCZ01 - Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)
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13CQUni (13 27 86)
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Entry Requirements
Applicants who have turned 18 in the year of enrolment, and who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or hold permanent resident or humanitarian visas.
Applicants will be required to undertake:
- a diagnostic entrance test for literacy, numeracy and computing competence; and
- an individual interview.
This assessment will guide the planning of an individual program of study which will meet the minimum entry requirements for the CQUniversity undergraduate program of choice.
Program Duration
1 term (12 weeks) full-time (3 - 4 courses) or 2 terms (24 weeks) part-time (1 - 2 courses). A maximum of 2 years (6 terms) for completion of required courses.
Recommended Study Plan
Part time study involves 1-2 courses per term equating to 12-24 hours per week. This study mode is recommended for students who are working full time or if it has been a while since they last studied.
Full time study involves 3-4 courses per term, equating to 36-48 hours per week. This study mode is not recommended for students who are working full time or are at home caring for young children.
Students may use the following table as a guide for planning an individual program of study.
Elective courses should be chosen in accordance with the information provided in the section following the table Recommended STEPS courses for CQUniversity undergraduate programs.
Year 1/2 |
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Term 1 of initial enrolment |
Term 2 of initial enrolment and for subsequent Terms up to the end of a 2 year period from initial enrolment |
Core |
Elective courses |
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Elective courses (3 of the following) |
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Students studying across more than one (1) term must complete all courses in the term of enrolment prior to beginning the subsequent term of study.
Recommended STEPS courses for CQUniversity Undergraduate programs
The table below lists the pre-requisite and assumed knowledge courses for CQUniversity undergraduate programs. Students need to ensure they meet all pre-requisites and assumed knowledge courses for their program of choice.
Program Name |
Pre-requisite courses |
Assumed knowledge courses |
Recommended STEPS courses |
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English /Maths |
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English |
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English/Maths |
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English/Maths |
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English |
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English/Maths |
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English/Maths |
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Diploma of Business Administration - international students only |
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English/Maths |
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English/Maths |
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English |
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English/Maths |
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English/Maths |
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Diploma of Hospitality Management |
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Bachelor of Business (Specialisation)/Bachelor of Professional Communication |
English |
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Maths B, English |
Maths C, Physics |