Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander admission pathways
If your entry score wasn't what you hoped, or you don't meet the entry requirements, the admission pathway process can improve your chances of admission into your preferred program.
An admission pathway considers your previous formal education and a range of factors, such as:
your employment history
academic abilities
personal interests
references.
Choose your program
Eligibility
To be eligible for this admission pathway, you must have:
listed UQ as a preference on your QTAC application
completed the prerequisites for programs you are seeking entry into. If you haven't completed the prerequisites, you can present a case to demonstrate equivalent work experience or training.
You must provide compelling evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status as part of your application.
Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status under the common seal of a community organisation may be provided. Where exceptional circumstances apply, statutory declarations and other forms of documentation may be considered. Original or certified copies of supporting documentation must be provided.
How to apply
On your QTAC application, you must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and list UQ as a preference.
Complete and sign the admission pathway application form (available soon).
Academic transcripts or certificates from previous enrolments in education courses or programs and any supporting documents relevant to your application.
Submit a brief personal statement, no more than an A4 page. This statement should outline your motivations to study, and could include some background about yourself, what interests you about the program and what makes you a suitable candidate.
Once you have all your documentation ready and your application is complete, email it to atsisaltentry@uq.edu.au.