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Tertiary Enabling Program

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s full-time
1 year/s part-time

Intake

Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer Semester
Important Dates

Locations

Alice Springs campus, CDU Sydney, Casuarina campus, Online
Not available to international students.

Credit points required

40

Course code

ZTEP01

Overview

The Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP) is an alternative pathway into university, sometimes referred to as a bridging course. 

It-s a free program that helps you build the academic skills, knowledge and confidence to study at university in as little as 16 weeks.

You have the flexibility to choose how you study the program. You can complete it online or on campus, part-time or full-time, with 24/7 access to learning materials.

Once you have completed TEP, you can apply for most undergraduate courses at CDU. You can go on to apply to study nursing, midwifery, education, law, psychology, engineering (additional preparatory studies in maths may be required), social work and more.

Our Tertiary Enabling Program is for you if:

-         It has been a while since you last studied and you could use a skills refresher

-         You did not achieve an adequate Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent

-         You have not completed other eligible qualifications that meet the minimum entry requirements for most CDU undergraduate courses.

You will study key areas including:

-         Foundations for Success

-         Academic Language and Learning

-         Foundation Maths

-         Bioscience

-         Perspectives in Humanities.

Whether you study online or on campus, you'll be able to communicate with your lecturers and tutors. As a TEP student, you will also have access to the same support as all other higher education and TAFE students. This includes the knowledgeable team at Student Central, disability support services, counselling, student advocacy and more.

We welcome and celebrate your unique path to university, which is why we offer non-traditional, flexible entry requirements to help get you there.



Fees

TEP is free for Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and Humanitarian Visa holders. You can study on-campus or externally online.

Commonwealth supported places

Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:

(a) be an Australian citizen, who will complete some of your course of study while resident in Australia; or

(b) a New Zealand citizen; or an Australian permanent visa holder; or an eligible former permanent humanitarian visa holder; who studies the entire course while living in Australia.

Further information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

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Why study a pathway course at CDU

At CDU, there is a study pathway for everyone. We strive to provide you with a range of alternative entry methods suitable for students at all levels of education and English proficiency. 

  • Free 16-week Tertiary Enabling Program
  • Range of First Nations enabling and pre-enabling programs
  • #5 Australian university for first-in-family study (GUG 2024)
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Why study a pathway course at CDU

CDU International College prepares you to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at CDU.

  • Attend classes at the modern CDU Waterfront campus in Darwin City, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive CDU student support
  • Specialised language development, a well-rounded curriculum and smaller class sizes provide the support necessary to meet your goals and prepare for the real world
careers-centre-assistance

Why study a pathway course at CDU

At CDU, there is a study pathway for everyone. We strive to provide you with a range of alternative entry methods suitable for students at all levels of education and English proficiency. 

  • Free 16-week Tertiary Enabling Program
  • Range of First Nations enabling and pre-enabling programs
  • #5 Australian university for first-in-family study (GUG 2024)
careers-centre-assistance

Why study a pathway course at CDU

CDU International College prepares you to study undergraduate and postgraduate programs at CDU.

  • Attend classes at the modern CDU Waterfront campus in Darwin City, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive CDU student support
  • Specialised language development, a well-rounded curriculum and smaller class sizes provide the support necessary to meet your goals and prepare for the real world

What will I study?

The Tertiary Enabling Program is a four unit program which is one semester long if undertaken full time. It consists of three core units and one elective which can be undertaken either on campus or externally studying online. Successful completion of the program prepares students to undertake tertiary study at Charles Darwin University.

Course structure


A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements
Core Units

(3 units)
30cpCompulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.

TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)

TEP022 Academic Language and Learning

TEP023 Foundation Maths

Specialist Elective

(1 unit)
10cpSpecialist Elective unit totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.

TEP025 Bioscience

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)

 40cpTotal Credit Points

Study plan


Students commencing in Semester 1 - Full time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)CO  
TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCO  
TEP023 Foundation MathsCO  
TEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE  



Students commencing in Semester 1 - Part time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)COTEP023 Foundation MathsCO
TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCOTEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE

 

 

Students commencing in Semester 2 - Full time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)CO
  TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCO
  TEP023 Foundation MathsCO
  TEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE



Students commencing in Semester 2 - Part time

The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a part time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.

Legend:CO = Core UnitSE = Specialist Elective
Semester 1Semester 2
Year 1
  TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)CO
  TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCO
Year 2
TEP023 Foundation MathsCO  
TEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE  

 



Students Commencing in Summer Semester - Full Time 

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)CO
    TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCO
    TEP023 Foundation MathsCO
    TEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE

Students Commencing in Summer Semester - Part Time

Semester 1Semester 2Summer Semester
Year 1
    TEP021 Foundations for Success (unit title change 2022)CO
    TEP022 Academic Language and LearningCO
Year 2
TEP023 Foundation MathsCO    
TEP025 Bioscience

OR

TEP026 Perspectives in Humanities (unit title change 2022)
SE    

 

 

 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible for the Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP):

  • you must be 17 or over by the census date of the relevant semester.
  • you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen (residing in Australia), permanent resident or Humanitarian Visa holder.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

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Sizol

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Law student Sizol at Casuarina campus library

I really felt like the teachers cared. I think that’s what I like about CDU – it feels like more of a family and more of a home.

Sizol

CDU student

Law student Sizol at Casuarina campus library

Course details

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Enabling Courses

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

You make CDU

Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

Enabling courses

Applying for ZTEP01 at CDU is a simple online process.

Further Assistance

For information on applying and/or enrolling in this course please contact Charles Darwin University Student Central for assistance.



E: student.central@cdu.edu.au

T: 1800 061 963 (freecall)

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