Tertiary Access Course offered by the School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Tertiary Access Program

The Humanities Tertiary Course (HUTAC) provides an alternative pathway into undergraduate studies for potential university students. The course aims to equip students with the skills and capabilities to enter mainstream tertiary study. The course is offered through the School of Indigenous Australian Studies and is open to all students who meet the residency/citizenship requirements as per DEST Guidelines for Enabling Courses.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must successfully complete an Internal Selection Process (ISP) to gain admission to the course. This process assesses the student’s status in relation to their level of literacy and numeracy.

Completion Requirements

The normal completion time for the course is one year full-time or two years part time with students completing eight subjects with a total value of 24 credit points. It is possible however for students to apply for entry into a degree course after six months of study. This is dependent on their academic achievement and the entry requirement rules of the specific degree.

Contacts for further information

Further information may be obtained from the School of Indigenous Studies

• Townsville Campus (07) 4781 4676

• Cairns Campus (07) 4042 1046

Humanities Tertiary Access Course (HUTAC)

Townsville, Cairns

James Cook University provides the opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access and participate in studies at tertiary level.

HuTac aims to prepare students with the skills and capabilities to enter tertiary study. The course is of six months duration if studied full time or one year part time. It provides an alternate pathway into undergraduate courses for potential university students. The course is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

To gain entry into the Tertiary Access Course, potential students must sit a two-part examination testing (1) Literacy and (2) Numeracy, as well as undergo an interview.

Acceptance into a degree course depends on academic achievement and the entry requirements of the specific degree.

Subjects will be offered by internal and external mode in Townsville and Cairns in Teaching Period 1 and Teaching Period 2.

Core Subjects

BR1111:03 Introduction to Academic Skills

BR1114:03 Learning Through Technology

BR1224:03 Critical Literacy: Text Analysis

BR1244:03 Mathematics A1