Enabling Course

K-Track

K-Track is a national award-winning program which ensures you’re ready to succeed at university in just 15 weeks. Successful completion of K-Track grants entry into a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Murdoch University.

What type of student are you?

Murdoch code
N1077
Study mode
Full Time or Part Time
Duration
14 weeks
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Overview

K-Track is a free 15-week program which is designed to help you qualify for entry into an undergraduate degree. There are no pre-requisites to apply for K-Track and the program begins at a year 10 level. K-Track is taught on campus by the staff at Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre and classes are limited to 30 students to ensure you receive tailored support.

The course can be studied full-time over four days a week, Monday to Thursday, or part-time over two days a week, Monday and Tuesday in your first semester and Wednesday and Thursday in your second semester.

To apply for the course you must be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

You will be required to complete a writing activity before starting the course.

The course is aimed at students who are 17 years or older.

K-Track is a fee-free course, so there is no cost to you.

K-Track is approved as a full-time study option by Centrelink so you can apply for payments if you meet other eligibility requirements.

Some of the things you’ll learn

K-Track takes a holistic approach to learning. The program is designed to help you not only with your academic skills, but with core soft skills that will enable your success, such as time management, communication skills, critical thinking and mindfulness practices.

Throughout the course you will also be introduced to academic writing skills, referencing, essay writing and scientific methods, report writing and more.

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Structure

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Entry requirements

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Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
Enabling courses (in Year 12)

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
  • TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
  • An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
 
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
 
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
 
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
  • English ATAR 
  • Literature ATAR
  • English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Enabling courses (in Year 12)

Minimum academic requirement

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
  • TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
  • An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university

Minimum English requirement

Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
 
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
 
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
 
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
  • English ATAR 
  • Literature ATAR
  • English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
Means of admission Minimum academic requirement Minimum English requirement
This course is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only. There are no pre-requisites for K-Track, however students will need to sit a two-hour writing activity to gain entry.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

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Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship.

Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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Course fees vary depending on the level of study and the year of commencement. Use our Fee Calculator to estimate the cost of your course.

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Scholarships

Make the most of your university experience by reducing the financial costs with a scholarship. Our International Welcome Scholarship offers eligible students between $8,000 and $11,000, depending on the course you study.

The Australian Government also offers scholarships to students from developing countries through the Australia Awards Scholarship program.

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How to apply

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