Open Foundation is a free pathway program offered at the University of Newcastle for people who do not have the qualifications or academic skills required for direct entry into their desired undergraduate degree.

UNE’s Foundation Program is a fee-free, flexible way to test the waters and build the skills you need for future success.

The Access Charles Sturt Entry course is ideal if you didn’t do Year 12, if you have a TAFE Cert 2 or if it’s a few years since you did any formal learning.

Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory (STEPS) is a free course designed to help if you’re returning to study after some time away or need to meet entry requirements for your desired degree.

School-based apprenticeships and traineeships (SBATs) are more than just part-time jobs - they’re a great way to set yourself up for the career you want whilst you are completing your HSC.

If you didn’t quite get the ATAR you wanted, or you’re considering a career change, this course is for you. You may instead have relevant life experience or a TAFE certificate (3 or 4) or have been in the workplace.

Yapug is a pathway program designed to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gain skills for entry into university while immersing them in Indigenous knowledge, history and culture.

Gain a qualification, upskill or find your path to uni with one of the University of Newcastle Diplomas.

You can complete units from your chosen degree giving you a head start on your studies.