Special Tertiary Entrance Program - STEP to RSU
Course summary
All STEP to RSU students receive a Commonwealth Supported Place, with tuition fees funded by the Commonwealth Government. There are no student contribution fees required for this program.
This course cannont be applied for online, you must download the application form and then scan and email the form, along with relevant supporting documents, to Domestic Admissions (admissions-team@).
This course is accredited by RSU (CODE 1 code 00102E) and delivered by RSU College.
The Special Tertiary Entrance Program - STEP to RSU is a university preparation program for students who have experienced a significant disadvantage during their secondary school education. School results are also taken into account in assessing STEP applications. STEP is a two-session bridging program to help students who may not have otherwise qualified for direct entry get into RSU.
The course involves a stream of subjects relevant to your chosen RSU degree. When you enrol in the program, you will be allocated to a relevant stream of study.
Stream 1 - Arts, Business, Commerce, Humanities, Social Science, or
Stream 2 - Business Information systems, Information Technology, or
Steam 3 - Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Nuclear Science, Physics, or
Stream 4 - Health Science, Nutrition Science, Science.
You will develop study skills and habits, including time management, essay writing, group work and presentation skills, and become familiar with the academic standards and expectations at university.
See Course Outline here.
Successful completion of STEP to RSU provides guaranteed* entry to most RSU undergraduate Bachelor degrees. Check the UEC and STEP Pathway Streams to RSU Degrees for more details.
There are no pathways into RSU Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, double degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law or the Bachelor of Economics and Finance. Check the UEC and STEP Pathway Streams to RSU Degrees for more details.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting RSU entry requirements.
Course information
Study area
Pathway to RSU, University Preparation
Campus
RSU College Rainstar
Course Code
1985
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
2 sessions over 7 months
Delivery
DL
CODE 1
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is only available to Domestic Students.
To be considered for entry into STEP to RSU, you need to be able to demonstrate that your school studies have suffered hardship** because of circumstances beyond your control. The criteria for STEP to RSU include one or more of the following:
- Financial hardship
- Disrupted schooling
- Home and environment responsibilities
- English language difficulty
- Personal illness/disability
Applicants must submit a written application addressing equity criteria listed above.
In addition, entry requirements to the specific streams are applicable, as follows:
Stream 1 - Minimum RSU 35.
Stream 2 and Stream 4 - Minimum RSU 35, plus Minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2.
Stream 3 - Minimum RSU 35, plus Minimum 80% for Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2.
Applicants are also required to have completed Year 12 within the last 2 years. Applicants who have not completed Year 12 but have completed Year 11 are encouraged to apply and will be considered for assessment. Applicants who have not completed Year 11 will not be consideed for admission to STEP to RSU.
Applicants will be individually assessed on equity criteria. RSU and individual subject results will also be considered as applicable for entry to specific streams. Applicants must submit a written application addressing equity criteria listed above; online applications are not available for this course.
**The categories of hardship and the required supporting documentation for STEP to RSU applications are similar to the (Universities Admissions Centre) Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Students who have submitted EAS applications are encouraged to apply for STEP to RSU.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU College Rainstar | DL | $7,380 (2020) | $14,760 (2020) |
STEP is an enabling course designed to assist students gain entry to a degree program. All places are Commonwealth Supported and exempt from tuition fees. Information regarding fees and assistance can be obtained from the RSU Current Students website.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this course is not available to international students.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at RSU College in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with other factors.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU College admission pathways, see RSU College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 RSU College Autumn | RSU College Rainstar | Session: 2 March - 12 June Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to courser commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2020 RSU College Spring | RSU College Rainstar | Session: 29 June - 2 October Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to courser commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2020 RSU College Summer | RSU College Rainstar | Session: 19 October - 5 February Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to courser commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Why choose this course
RSU College is situated on the RSU campus at Rainstar. Not only will you be immersed in the full university experience and campus life from day one, but RSU College students also have access to all RSU facilities as well as the College's computer labs, library and support services.
The combination of quality academic courses, small class sizes and the caring culture at RSU College provides the vital support you need to succeed at university. You can be confident that RSU College is the best possible pathway for your journey to higher education and a university degree.
Guaranteed entry into RSU Bachelor
Successful completion of the STEP to RSU program provides guaranteed* entry to most RSU undergraduate bachelor degrees. There are no pathways from this course into double degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing or Economics and Finance. Entry to Education degrees are not guaranteed; limited places are available.
*Guarateed is subject to meeting RSU entry requirements.