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CQUniversity Australia (CQU)

  • 27% international / 73% domestic

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS)

  • Non-Award

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 some additional support to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to...

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Course Code
STEPS
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

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 some additional support to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully enter and undertake further study.

After successful completion of 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 courses, please register your interest in an upcoming STEPS information session.

What support is available to me?
The STEPS course aims to provide you with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to begin a university degree. If you do need extra support while studying STEPS, your lecturers are available to offer assistance.
You also have the support of an access coordinator and a committed team of STEPS staff who will guide you through the course. You will learn to access CQUniversity's internet-based learning systems and make contact with other STEPS students, giving you the opportunity to discuss issues and make new friends.

Find out more about CQUniversity's full range of student support or view the STEPS brochure.






Entry requirements

STEPS is designed for students who do not already hold an undergraduate qualification. If you already hold an undergraduate qualification, please contact the STEPS admin team who can advise you on possible study options.

If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa or the USA, please note that STEPS does not meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for CQUniversity undergraduate courses. You will be required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University prior to admission to an undergraduate course.

To be eligible for admission to STEPS, you must:
  • be at least 18 within an academic year of enrolment
  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a humanitarian visa
  • reside in Australia.

Prior to enrolment, you are required to:
  • complete a diagnostic entrance test covering your personal circumstances, computing competence, numeracy and literacy
  • participate in an individual interview.
The results of the diagnostic entrance test guide the planning of a personalised study plan to meet the entry requirements for your CQUniversity undergraduate course of choice.
Security Requirements

Nil

Health Requirements

Nil

Assumed Knowledge

Nil

Study locations

Bundaberg

Rockhampton

Townsville

Cairns

Brisbane

Mackay

Online

Career pathways

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at CQUniversity Australia (CQU).
79.7%
Overall satisfaction
73.4%
Skill scale
65.6%
Teaching scale
90.8%
Employed full-time
$67.7k
Average salary