Pre-Programs
Are you seeking entry into UNSW in the area of Business, Social Work, Law or Medicine?
Nura Gili, in conjunction with participating Faculties and Schools at UNSW, has developed preparatory programs, open to Indigenous students who are looking to explore the areas of Business, Law, Medicine and Social Work, and apply for entry into undergraduate degree programs offered at UNSW.
| Program Duration: | The Pre‐Programs will be held in Sydney at UNSW from Monday 19th November (arrival 4pm Sunday 18th) to Friday 14th December 2012. |
| Venue and Accommodation: | The programs will be held on the Kensington campus of UNSW and accommodation is provided for on campus in student college facilities. |
| Who Should apply? | All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are seeking to qualify for entry into Law, Medicine, Business and Social Work at UNSW. |
| What does it lead to? | Successful completion of a Pre-Program may lead to entry into an undergraduate program at UNSW or a pathways (enabling) program. |
| Cost: | The programs are free of charge. |
| How to Apply? |
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Pre-Business Program
An intensive residential preparatory course designed to assist Indigenous Australians to develop the skills necessary to successfully complete studies in Business. The course surveys a range of business disciplines as well as study and learning skills. Also included is opportunity to apply your learning through case studies and site visits.
- 2012 Pre-Business Applications are now closed
Pre-Law Program
An intensive residential preparatory course designed to assist Indigenous students to develop the skills necessary to successfully complete studies in law. The program includes a simulation of the law school experience, an introduction to university life and to the study of law within an environment, which provides culturally appropriate support for the participant. The program aims to preparing participants for a mainstream education in law and boost participants' access into legal higher education.
The program generally runs for four weeks full-time and course content includes an introduction to legal process, Aboriginal Legal Issues, Criminal Law, Legal Writing and Academic Skills.
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2012 Pre-Law Applications are now closed
Pre-Medicine Program
An intensive residential preparatory course, jointly managed by Nura Gili and the Faculty of Medicine, which is designed to provide support and training to better prepare Indigenous students for study in the Faculty of Medicine. Please note both application forms below need to be lodged as part of your application to this program.
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2012 Pre-Medicine Applications are now closed
Pre-Social Work Program
An intensive residential preparatory course designed for Indigenous students wishing to study Social Work. The program aims to prepare participants for a mainstream education in a Social Work Degree, boost participants' access into higher education and assist participants to find out if Social Work studies and University suit them.
The program runs for four weeks full-time and course content includes an introduction to Social Work, acquisition of Academic Skills, History of Social Work and the Australian context, Psychology and Sociology, Community development in an Indigenous context and Indigenous Social Work.
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2012 Pre-Social Work Applications are now closed