Non-Award
First Nations Introduction to University - Health, Teacher Education, Arts and Humanities, STEM
The First Nations Introduction to University program is your first step into university. If you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, 17 years or older, and thinking about studying in Health, Teacher Education, Arts and Humanities or STEM then this program will provide you with academic skills, confidence and an introduction to study and careers in your chosen stream.
In this course we explore with you both First Nations and Western ways of knowing, doing and sharing knowledge.
The program is free and runs as an intensive over a total of four weeks offering introductory study and mentoring on campus in Darwin. You can choose to complete the course in one four-week block or spread your study over two two-week blocks. You'll also be provided with financial support for travel and accommodation if you live outside the Greater Darwin area.
When you start the program, you will be connected with a tutor who will help you with academic support and assessments. You will also be supported by a First Nations mentor to help you transition to academic life and build a sense of belonging at CDU.
The program also includes activities outside of classroom settings to help you get to know your fellow students and other people in the university and professional community.
Select the study area that you want to continue studying in;
> Health: The program gives you an introduction to both clinical and non-clinical health careers. You will study two connected units; an academic skills unit and a health-specific unit which introduces the different knowledge areas of health and wellbeing, health policy, health research and health management.
> Teacher Education: The program gives you an introduction to different teaching careers. You will study two connected units; an academic skills unit and a teacher education-specific unit which introduces some key aspects of becoming a registered teacher, Professional Standards for teachers, First Nations-led education programs and initiatives, embedding Indigenous ways of learning in classrooms and schools, and supporting students language development and social and emotional learning.
> Arts and Humanities: The program gives you the opportunity to work out what area of the arts and humanities you might be interested in and gives an introduction to relevant career opportunities. You will study two connected units; an academic skills unit and a general arts unit which gives students a taste of topics in creative art and storytelling, political science, history and social studies.
> STEM: The program gives you an introduction to environmental science, engineering or information technology careers. You will study two connected units an academic skills unit and a science and technology-specific unit which introduces the different knowledge areas of environmental management, information technology (IT), engineering, aviation - remote pilot (using drones), and applied science for Indigenous enterprises.
This course is only available for First Nations peoples who would like to pursue a career in health, teacher education, arts and humanities, or STEM.
To participate in this program you must be 17 years or over and completed at least Year 10 or equivalent. If you are a mature person without completion of Year 10, you can still apply based on your skills and experience.
Students in the program will be supported through peer-to-peer learning and mentoring.
This intensive study and mentoring program, is delivered on campus in Darwin and runs over either 2 weeks or 4 weeks, depending on the study area selected.