The Curtin UniReady Enabling Program is available in Year 12 to students at Sevenoaks as a Tertiary Preparation Endorsed Program (TPEP). This allows students who would not otherwise meet university minimum entry requirements to do so, whilst remaining in school and achieving a WACE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is UniReady?
UniReady is an alternate entry pathway, run by Curtin University. Students complete four units and upon successful completion of the course, are awarded a notional ATAR of 70 and English competency. This will provide entry into a number of Curtin’s minimum entry courses.
How is UniReady different to ATAR?
Generally, students who wish to study at University will gain entry via their ATAR score, which is calculated from the results of their ATAR courses. However, this is not the only pathway to Curtin, as we recognise that there are other non-ATAR students who will be successful at university.
The ATAR pathway focuses on the academic knowledge required for each specific field of study. However, UniReady students develop transferable study and communication skills needed for University. Our core units focus on developing students’ skills in terms of reading, writing and communication. Our optional units introduce students to the different study areas, and cover both the required academic content as well as developing general study and technical skills.
What courses does UniReady lead to?
UniReady in Schools leads to a range of Curtin Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, Humanities and Business courses. View the full list of courses that UniReady leads to at www.curtin.edu.au/uniready.
Please note, UniReady in Schools students do not have the option to undertake the Mathematics for Science unit and as such do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to Construction Management and some Science and Engineering courses.
What do UniReady in Schools students study?
The program is designed to develop students’ independent learning skills and prepare them for university study. Students will study the following four units in Year 12, two courses per semester.
Units
- Fundamentals of Academic Writing (core unit)
- Foundations of Communication (core unit)
- Introduction to Health Sciences
- Introduction to Humanities
What's required to be considered for the UniReady Program at Sevenoaks?
Students will need to have achieved:
- minimum grades of A or B in all Year 11 courses with a course average of 70% or higher in general courses or a predicted ATAR above 65
- the required OLNA standards
- attendance above 90%
- a sound work ethic including adherence to deadlines and being recommended by course teachers
- a capacity to work independently