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Newstep Program
English Language and Foundation Studies Centre
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
2Newstep - A Tertiary Entrance Program
• It is specifically designed to encourage young people aged 17 to 20 years to take a second chance at further study.
• Newstep began in 1990 to assist the young people of the Hunter and Central Coast regions. The intake was 50 students.
• In 2009, 400 students enrolled at the Callaghan Campus and 200 at the Ourimbah Campus.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
3Newstep - A Tertiary Entrance Program
• Newstep is a one-year, full-time enabling program conducted by the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre.
• It provides an alternative entry to university for students who either:– Did not complete the Higher School
Certificate OR
– Failed to reach the entry scores for undergraduate study
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
4Newstep - A Tertiary Entrance Program
• Once students complete Newstep they apply to the University Admission Centre UAC for a place in a Bachelor’s degree program.
• A result from Newstep is accepted for entry into the University of Newcastle and many other Australian universities.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
5Newstep - A Tertiary Entrance Program
• Completion of the Newstep program will allow entry to undergraduate programs with a cut-off of 93 or less, except for the Bachelor of Medicine.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
6What does Newstep offer?
• A supportive learning environment is a core feature of the program.
• The courses in the program aim to successfully prepare students for undergraduate degree programs, by developing skills in academic writing, library research, basic mathematics and computing.
• An important function of the program is to prepare students for study in a university environment.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
7What does Newstep offer?
• The University is a large institution and a year of study in Newstep provides an effective orientation to the administration procedures that can create uncertainties in many first year students.
• Students are introduced to the facilities and services, including the library, computer laboratories, counselling, disability support (if needed), careers and employment.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
8Who may apply?
• Students aged 17 – 20 years who:– Left school without completing the HSC
who experienced adverse circumstances in their schooling, or who meet equity criteria.
– Sat the HSC prior to the current year– Are sitting for the HSC this year
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
9Course Offerings
Wide range of courses:• Academic Writing and Research Skills• Mathematics (2 levels)• Humanities:
- Australian Culture & Society, Film Studies, History, Legal Studies, Linguistics
• Science:- Chemistry and Life Sciences, Earth
Science, Australian Human and Environmental Systems, Physics
• Design / Visual Art• Information Technology
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
10Application based on Equity Criteria
• Applicants who have NOT completed the HSC and NOT gained a UAI will be required to document the factors that led to their discontinuation of senior schooling.
• Such applicants will be assessed on the basis of the following equity criteria:
- Low income background or socio-economic disadvantage - Non-English speaking background- Arrival in Australia as a refugee- Schooling in a rural or isolated region- Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background- Attendance at a high school which is designated by the NSW
Department of Education and Training as a priority funded school.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
11Application based on Special Circumstances
• HSC students who wish to be assessed on the basis of special circumstances can also provide this documentation:
- interstate school transfer- disability or chronic illness- adverse circumstances, e.g. a family or
personal crisis; or other prolonged disruption to schooling
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
12How to Apply?
• Applications are available for download from the website http://www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep/
• Applications may be obtained from: - English Language and Foundation
Studies Centre, Lower Ground floor, McMullin Building
- Phone: 49 215558
• Applicants will need to indicate whether they are applying under the equity or adverse circumstance criteria or on the basis of their HSC qualification.
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
13How to Apply?
• Offers will be made to applicants who have completed the HSC but not met university entry requirements on the basis of UAI rank (from highest to lowest).
• Application closing dates:- Early closing date is 4 January- Final closing date is 31 January
Newstep Program | www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
14General Information
• Students may be eligible to apply for youth allowance as Newstep is a full-time program. You will need to contact Centrelink.
• Students do not pay HECS for their Newstep year of study. There are no tuition fees.
• Students may be required to buy textbooks for some classes.
For more info:
www.newcastle.edu.au/newstep
CONTACTS
Beverley Wilson
Newstep Program Co-ordinator – Callaghan Campus
Phone: (02) 4921 7292
Email: [email protected]
Dr. David Powter
Foundation Studies Programs Co-ordinator – Ourimbah Campus
Phone: (02) 4348 4052
Email: [email protected]
Angela Henderson
Marketing Officer – English Language and Foundation Studies Centre
Phone: (02) 4921 7276
Email: [email protected]
CRICOS Provider 00109J | www.newcastle.edu.au