ACU's Uni Step-Up program is designed for students in year 11 to get a head start on a degree and university study. The upcoming program will be delivered at ACU's Ballarat campus during the July 2025 and January 2026 school holidays.

Who can apply for Uni Step-Up?

To participate in Uni Step-Up, you must be in Year 11 and meet one of the following criteria:

• Attend a widening participation partner school; or
• live in a regional or remote area; or
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

What can I study?

Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Caring for others gives more than it takes. Your career in nursing, midwifery, or paramedicine means a career helping others. You will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to improve people's wellbeing. And be there to provide vital care when they need it most.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Paramedicine, or the dual Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists play an important role in the lives of individuals and communities enabling participation in self-care, productivity and leisure. You will learn how to analyse and assess occupational performance; apply and evaluate interventions to enable occupational performance; and collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and their families and colleagues.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy on the Ballarat Campus.

Occupational Therapy Entry Requirements: To be eligible for admission to this program students must be undertaking one of VCE biology, chemistry, or physics.

Students seeking entry to the bachelor program must obtain a study score of at least 25 (Units 3 and 4) in one of biology, chemistry or physics to be eligible for an early offer.

How do I apply?

Applications for Uni Step-Up in 2025 are now open and will close on Sunday 8 June 2025, or when the program is full.

To apply for Uni Step-Up you will need to provide a copy of your most recent school report, and answer two short answer questions.

Apply now or contact wp.vic@acu.edu.au for more information

ACU's Uni Step-Up program is designed for students in year 11 to get a head start on a degree and university study. The upcoming program will be delivered at ACU's Blacktown campus during the July 2025 and January 2026 school holidays.

Who can apply for Uni Step-Up?

To participate in Uni Step-Up, you must be in Year 11 and meet one of the following criteria:

• attend a widening participation partner school; or
• live in a regional or remote area; or
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; or
• living or studying in the Blacktown (NSW) local government area; or
• are from a culturally or linguistically diverse background

Places are limited and priority will be given to applicants who meet multiple eligibility criteria. Please note that meeting one or more criteria does not guarantee a place in the program.

Students attending schools in Western Sydney are also invited to apply. All applications are welcome.

What can I study?

Business

A career in business means opportunities. With ACU, you will get more than your usual business degree. You'll learn how to lead in business to create positive and sustainable change.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws and other dual degrees.

Nursing and Midwifery

Caring for others gives more than it takes. Your career in nursing or midwifery means a career helping others. You will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to improve people's wellbeing. And be there to provide vital care when they need it most.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Nursing and the Bachelor of Midwifery.

Sports and exercise science

Study behavioural and health science to create a world of wellness. Exercise science courses will equip you for a future developing healthy minds, bodies and even healthy policies. You'll be able to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Help people achieve peak performance, optimal health and wellbeing. If you're passionate about sport, exercise and health - this is for you.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and other dual degrees

Criminology

Take the first step on your path to a range of exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity, law enforcement, intelligence and investigation, and more. A degree in criminology includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws

How do I apply?

Applications for Uni Step-Up in 2025 are now open and will close on Sunday 8 June 2025, or when the program is full.

To apply for Uni Step-Up you will need to provide a copy of your most recent school report, and answer two short answer questions.

Apply now or contact wp.nsw@acu.edu.au for more information

ACU's Uni Step-Up program is designed for students in year 11 to get a head start on a degree and university study. The upcoming program will be delivered at ACU's Brisbane campus during the July 2025 and January 2026 school holidays.

Who can apply for Uni Step-Up?

To participate in Uni Step-Up, you must be in Year 11 and meet one of the following criteria:

• Attend a widening participation partner school; or
• live in a regional or remote area; or
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

What can I study?

Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Caring for others gives more than it takes. Your career in nursing, midwifery, or paramedicine means a career helping others. You will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to improve people's wellbeing. And be there to provide vital care when they need it most.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Paramedicine, or the dual Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine

Criminology

Take the first step on your path to a range of exciting career opportunities in cybersecurity, law enforcement, intelligence and investigation, and more. A degree in criminology includes studies in forensic psychology, forensic science, cybercrime, border protection and biosecurity.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws

How do I apply?

Applications for Uni Step-Up in 2025 are now open and will close on Sunday 1 June 2025, or when the program is full.

To apply for Uni Step-Up you will need to provide a copy of your most recent school report, and answer two short answer questions.

Apply now or contact wp.qld@acu.edu.au for more information

ACU's Uni Step-Up program is designed for students in year 11 to get a head start on a degree and university study. The upcoming program will be delivered at ACU's Melbourne campus during the July 2025 and January 2026 school holidays.

Who can apply for Uni Step-Up?

To participate in Uni Step-Up, you must be in Year 11 and meet one of the following criteria:

• Attend a widening participation partner school; or
• live in a regional or remote area; or
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

What can I study?

Business

A career in business means opportunities. With ACU, you will get more than your usual business degree. You'll learn how to lead in business to create positive and sustainable change.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Business, Bachelor Accounting and Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws and other dual degrees.

Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine

Caring for others gives more than it takes. Your career in nursing, midwifery, or paramedicine means a career helping others. You will have the knowledge, skills and attitude to improve people's wellbeing. And be there to provide vital care when they need it most.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, or the Bachelor of Paramedicine.

Sports and exercise science

Study behavioural and health science to create a world of wellness. Exercise science courses will equip you for a future developing healthy minds, bodies and even healthy policies. You'll be able to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Help people achieve peak performance, optimal health and wellbeing. If you're passionate about sport, exercise and health - this is for you.

The units delivered in this Uni Step-Up program can lead to further study in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, Bachelor of Nutrition Science, and other dual degrees

How do I apply?

Applications for Uni Step-Up in 2025 are now open and will close on Sunday 8 June 2025, or when the program is full.

To apply for Uni Step-Up you will need to provide a copy of your most recent school report, and answer two short answer questions.

Apply now or contact wp.vic@acu.edu.au for more information

ACU's Uni Step-Up Online program is designed for Year 11 students in regional areas to get a head start on a degree and university study.

Applications for 2025 program are now closed. Information on the upcoming 2026 program will be released in October 2025 and will include the following offerings

• Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine
• Business
• Exercise and Sports Science

Who can apply for Uni Step-Up Online

To participate in Uni Step-Up Online, you must be in Year 11 and meet one of the following criteria:

• live in a regional or remote area
or
• identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander