Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway

Why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway?

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway program is your first step into a university degree at Adelaide University. 

It’s open to all people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is delivered over one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent.  

Our program will prepare you for university by building your academic and professional skills. Once successfully completed, you’ll have the opportunity to transfer into an Adelaide University degree. 

If you have never studied at university before – and thrive in a supportive environment – the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway program will help you meet your study goals. 

Overview

Our fee-free Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway program will help you develop essential academic knowledge and skills. As an introductory program to university, it aims to prepare you for success in future undergraduate study across the full range of degrees at Adelaide University. You can choose from five study locations including Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Mount Gambier, Whyalla and Adelaide City West campus.  

This pathway option is delivered in three blocks, with a series of entry, exit and transition points that cater to different educational backgrounds and chosen destination degrees. You’ll study a culturally responsive curriculum within your local community and engage with culturally specific courses designed by Aboriginal scholars. 

You’ll study a mix of core writing, mathematics and elective courses, where you’ll gain confidence as a university student. You’ll also extend your knowledge and skills to meet any prerequisites related to your chosen degree.  

We’ll support you to successfully pursue further university study. From enrolment through to program completion, you’ll get help via enrolment sessions, mentoring, small class sizes and access to peer-assisted study sessions. 

If you wish to exit your studies after the first two courses, you’ll be awarded a certificate of completion, outlining your learned skills. If you exit the Pathway program after completing four courses, you’ll have guaranteed entry into a wide range of undergraduate degrees (some degrees may have a minimum GPA entry requirement so it’s always best to check before you apply). Completing all eight courses means you will have competitive entry into all undergraduate degrees if you also hold a competitive GPA. Please note quotas may exist for some degrees.