Indigenous Education and Research Centre Experience and prepare for uni
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University can seem like a big step and our preparation programs can help you decide which direction you want to go! These programs introduce you to what university is like without you having to commit to a course just yet. They range from face-to-face delivery in a week, online learning that you can access in your own community and pathway courses leading to your dream career.
If you are looking to study, our What can I study page goes through the Indigenous Studies we offer, such as our undergraduate subjects, postgraduate degrees and graduate certificate.
Still feeling unsure? That’s ok, you can always contact us and we will help you.
Come and find out if university is for you with the IERC
Winter School (Years 8, 9 10, 11 & 12)
Run mid-year every year, our Winter School program offers you the opportunity to learn about your desired discipline and build the skills for you to succeed once you’re ready to enrol.
Learn more about Winter School
Summer School (School leaver)
This program runs at the end of the year for interested Indigenous school leavers, building capabilities in mathematics, English, chemistry and higher-education study skills.
Learn more about Summer School
Planning to study with JCU
ATSIMS (High School Students)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Marine Science (ATSIMS) is a JCU education and outreach program for First Nations high school students to learn from industry experts.
Get involved with ATSIMS
Pathways to uni
This page explains the scoring system and what is needed to be able to get into your desired course. Included is information on JCU Prep, Diplomas and entering JCU Bachelor courses.
Discover pathways programs
"Summer School gave me many of the IERC's supporting connections that I still use today, such as fortnightly phone calls to see how I’m doing, providing a safe space I can go to as well as scholarships I can apply for. Summer school even helped me get a job as an IERC ambassador for future Summer and Winter schools.
I'm grateful my experience at Summer School has allowed me to meet all of these beautiful people."
Michael Burunggai Young
Current JCU student
Summer School Alumni
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