UniPath

Begin your pathway to University while completing year 11 or 12. UniPath is a pathway program that upon successful completion will secure you direct entry into many undergraduate degree programs* at the University of Notre Dame. It allows you to be a university student while still completing high school. You get to study on campus one day a week or in block weeks, share tutorials with other university students and enhance your study skills and academic writing in preparation for your university degree. You will learn the ways of the university, meet first year discipline coordinators, make friends and meet students from diverse backgrounds.

UniPath will help you develop the skills and knowledge that will enable a smooth transition into your first year of study. Once you have successfully completed UniPath together with your high school certificate (HSC / WACE) and / or VET qualification you can be confident of a successful start to your undergraduate degree.

*Arts and Sciences (excluding Architecture and Psychology), Business, Education (Primary & Early Learning only), Health Sciences (excluding Health and Physical Education: Secondary, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) and Philosophy and Theology.

• Why UniPath?

  • Experience University life by studying on one of our campuses or satellite sites in Fremantle, Sydney and Broome
  • Develop independent learning skills
  • Gain essential research, writing, maths and communication skills that will set you up for university-level study
  • Receive mentoring, career advice and explore future study options
  • Secure an offer into many undergraduate degree programs* upon successful completion of UniPath
  • Build a sense of belonging and become part of the community at Notre Dame
  • Commence your undergraduate program in Semester 1 of the academic year with your peers

• When can I start UniPath?

  Upcoming program dates are as follows:

  Dates	Broadway	Oran Park	Liverpool
  29 September - 3 October		Start here Maths	Start here Research & Academic Writing
  7 October - 10 October	Start here Communications
  15 December - 19 December	Research & Academic Writing	Communications	Communications
  12 January - 16 January	Maths
  19 January - 23 January		Research & Academic Writing	Maths

  Please be aware that applications close two weeks prior to the commencement date. Applications must be complete with all required documentation submitted.

• Which courses do I enrol in?

  As a UniPath student, you will enrol in the following courses:

  • Learning for University (ENAB0100) Orientation week sessions
  • Research & Academic Writing (ENAB0004)
  • Essential Mathematics (ENAB0002)
  • Communication Skills (ENAB0001)

  As a UniPath (Health stream*) student, you will enrol in the following courses:

  • Learning for University (ENAB0100) Orientation week sessions
  • Research & Academic Writing (ENAB0004)
  • Foundations of Human Biology (ENAB0008)

  and choose one of the following elective courses**:

  • Communication Skills (ENAB0001) OR
  • Essential Mathematics (ENAB0002)

  *Only students who complete the UniPath (health stream) program, after successful completion, can apply for an undergraduate program in Health Sciences.

  **If a student is not taking or has not successfully passed Year 11 general mathematics at school, they will be required to take Essential Mathematics (ENAB0002) as their elective.

  The courses are designed in such a way that they complement each other in skills and knowledge and help build confidence with transitioning into an undergraduate program.

• How do I fit UniPath and school in my schedule?

  UniPath is a partnership between your High School and the University of Notre Dame. It has been designed to fit with your school timetable and balance school and university study load. Your School and the University of Notre Dame will support you in your learning journey.

  In Fremantle - courses are delivered on campus on a single day of the week to provide you with an authentic experience of a typical University student. You will engage in tutorials facilitated by experienced tutors and enjoy the common free time with your peers on campus.

  In Broadway, Broome and Oran Park – courses are delivered in the school holidays as block weeks, allowing you to balance your senior school commitments with UniPath.

• Am I eligible for UniPath?

  Entry requirements for UniPath are as follows:

  Western Australia (end of year 11 academic report or latest report at the time of applying)

  If you are a general pathway student, you will require:

  • Minimum four general subjects, of which one must be English
  • Minimum C grade in English
  • Minimum C grade for two out of the four subjects, the other two subjects must be B or higher.
  • Principal or teacher’s recommendation

  If you are a mixed ATAR and General pathway student, you will require:

  • Four subjects, of which one must be English
  • Minimum C grade for all ATAR subjects
  • C grade for up to two General subjects, other General subjects will require a B grade or higher
  • Principal or teacher’s recommendation

  If you are an ATAR pathway student, you will require:

  • Four subjects of which one must be English and/or Literature
  • Minimum C grade in all subjects
  • Principal or teacher’s recommendation

  New South Wales (latest report at the time of applying)

  • Minimum of four HSC subjects of which one must be English. It can be either English Standard or English Studies no less than 60%.
  • Principal of teacher’s recommendation.

  As this is a partnership between your School and the University of Notre Dame, your School must recommend you as eligible for the program before you apply.

  Please consult with your School before applying.

  UniPath is available to Australian domestic students only.

• How to apply

  Once a student has been recommended by their School (Principal), they will need the following 3 documents when applying online:

  1. Complete a Guardian Consent form
  2. Provide a copy of your most recent school report
  3. Proof of citizenship

  Now that you have all the required documents, click Apply Now and complete your application. Upload your documents with your application or email them to admissions@nd.edu.au.

• UniPath fees

  For 2026, UniPath is an eligible Commonwealth Government FEE-FREE Uni Ready (FFUR) program under the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. This means you will be able to undertake the program free of charge. To enjoy this benefit, you will be required to complete the FFUR Commonwealth Assistance Form (FFUR CAF) upon enrolment.

• UniPath Equity Partner Schools

  At Notre Dame, we believe in empowering students to unlock their full potential, regardless of their economic means. For this reason, we offer the UniPath Program completely free of charge to students from our UniPath Equity Partner Schools. Staff from high schools with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of less than 1000 are encouraged to contact Pathways about becoming a Unipath Equity Partner School.

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