Tertiary Options Project

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Tertiary Options Projects (TOP)

A Murdoch University Alternative Entry Program for Year 12 TEE Students

Murdoch University has a commitment to increasing access to tertiary study for a diversity of people. The Tertiary Options Project (TOP) is part of the University’s response to that commitment.

This program is aimed at Year 12 TEE students and requires completion by the student of a TOP/Access Southwest Application Form and must include a Transferable Skills Form completed by a member of the teaching staff or the school’s psychologist.

Who may apply?

All applicants must have a Murdoch University course as their First Preference with TISC. A student who is enrolled in TEE subjects, wishing to commence study at Murdoch University in the next year and who has experienced disruption to preparation for the TEE due to one or more of the following:

A student who has a serious acute or chronic illness or disability (including psychiatric illness).
A student whose family is encountering social/financial problems:
parent's separation during Year 12
low income of parent/s or loss of the household’s main income
disruption/violence in the family, student forced to leave home etc.
A student who has been forced to live independently due to difficult family circumstances
A student who has experienced multiple school changes during upper school.
A student who is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
A student who has arrived recently under Australia’s Humanitarian Program (refugee).
A student living in a rural or remote area and studying for the TEE within that region.
A student who has become pregnant during TEE preparation.

TOP Program – Overview

The TOP is one of the longest running Equity entry program at Murdoch University. Initially, it was targeted only at those schools within the Southwest Catchment of Murdoch University but now extends the intake across the state for those students who can demonstrate a high level of disruption to their preparation for the Tertiary Entrance Exam.

Students applying to this program need to demonstrate that they have continued their preparation for the Tertiary Entrance Exam and have achieved the best Tertiary Entrance Ranking that they could under the given circumstances.

How it works

Students applying to be considered under the TOP need to consult with their Year 12 Coordinator, school psychologist, or another TEE subject coordinator. The applicant must demonstrate disruption to their preparation for the TEE by writing a personal statement outlining the disruption and include any relevant documentation from eg. doctor, school psychologist, social worker, Centrelink officer, minister of religion etc.

A Transferable Skills Form that has been completed by school staff must accompany this application. This form provides the TOP committee with information on the student’s ability to work at an academic level.

Should a student’s Tertiary Entrance Ranking (TER) fall below the University’s cut-off, discussion is held between the Equity staff and the Admissions Officer. A final decision being based on the student’s and school staff's supporting evidence and the program into which they hope to be enrolled.

Selection and notification for this program occurs after the release of the Tertiary Entrance results for that year.

Acceptance into the Tertiary Options Project does not guarantee entrance to Murdoch University.

The closing date for this program is the last Friday in October.

Application Forms

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