QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Courses

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

If you dont think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Diploma in Engineering graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) within three weeks after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student.

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Engineering

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June (semester 1 QTAC offer) or October (semester 2 QTAC offer) after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

• Advanced Diploma of Engineering

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld courses you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive 1 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 3 years as a full-time student if you complete the advanced diploma

More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

You must have one of:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in any other discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by three full-time years (or equivalent) of professional work experience in information technology.

You must have one of:

• A recognised bachelor honours degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in information technology with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus completion with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 in the QUT graduate certificates listed below.
• Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis
• Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
• Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security and Network

2 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program*

A completed recognised bachelor degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

A completed recognised graduate certificate in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program*

A completed Australian honours bachelor degree in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

A completed recognised graduate diploma in information technology with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

*Note: As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 or 1 year program if eligible. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

You must have attended and satisfactorily completed at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been completed in one of the following countries:

• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Republic of Ireland
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• United States of America

If you have not met these educational requirements you are required to provide evidence of an acceptable English Language test (refer below).

QUT requires students to demonstrate that they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

QUT's English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no sub-score below 7.0
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no sub-score below 65
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing sub-score of 27 or better listening and reading sub-scores of 24 or better and speaking sub-score of 23 or better
• Occupational English Test (Nursing Profession) with a minimum score of 350 in each component.

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

If you have current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) (General) without restriction etc and you completed within 10 years prior to admission to the Bachelor of Nursing one of the following qualifications:

• HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
• HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled - Division 2 nursing)

You can receive one year of advanced standing. This allows you to complete the course in two years instead of three. You will need to lodge an Advanced Standing application and provide a copy of your award certificate and current registration after you receive your offer.

If you do not have current registration current registration with restrictions etc or your diploma was completed more than 10 years ago no advanced standing will be granted.

If you already hold a degree in any area other than nursing completed within the last ten years you can apply for the Master of Nursing - Entry to Practice via QTAC and complete your nursing studies in two years.

If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

QUT College Undergraduate Certificate (Nursing) graduates will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Nursing within three weeks after completion of the undergraduate certificate. You will also automatically receive 0.5 year (48 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).

More about the QUT College Undergraduate Certificate (Nursing)

If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into this course you can guarantee your entry with guaranteed advanced standing by upgrading through one the following programs which you can select as one of your QTAC preferences:

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in the following dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award you will automatically receive a QUT conditional offer in June after your enrolment at TAFE-Qld Brisbane is confirmed.

• Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma you will be able to enrol at QUT. You will also automatically receive half a year (48 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2.5 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

You must have one of:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
• A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience as an analyst and/or in the information technology field; or
• At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience as an analyst and/or in the information technology field.

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

You must have a recognised bachelor degree or masters by coursework with at least a major in business administration or management with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 2 years plus:

• Suitable honours topic
• Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

• Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
• Completed a double degree and excelled in the business or commerce part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability infrastructure and other required resources.

A recognised bachelor degree or masters by coursework with at least a major in business administration or management with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 2 years plus:

• Suitable honours topic
• Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

• Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
• Completed a double degree and excelled in the business or commerce part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability infrastructure and other required resources.

If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.

Find out more about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in law (or equivalent study) which is approved for admission by the Australian legal profession; or
• Currently studying for bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in law (or equivalent study) with no more than two units to complete by the date the course commences and neither of those units is a unit commonly known as the "Priestly 11"; plus
• You have the permission of the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) (Queensland) to commence the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice while you complete those units.

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in law (or equivalent study); plus
• You have the permission of the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board (LPAB) (Queensland) to commence the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. You will need to submit the LPAB letter as part of your application. Please refer to the instructions on the Queensland Law Society website.

A completed bachelor degree higher award or equivalent study in law which is approved for admission to the Australian legal profession; or

Currently studying for such a degree award or equivalent with no more than two units to complete by the date the course commences and neither of those units is a unit commonly known as the "Priestly 11"; and

You have the permission of the Queensland Legal Practitioners Admissions Board to commence the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice while you complete those units.

Applicants with overseas law qualifications

A recognised completed bachelor degree higher award or equivalent study in law which is approved for admission to the Australian legal profession.

Applicants with law degrees completed overseas will need to have their degree assessed by the Legal Practitioners Admission Board (LPAB) in Queensland before applying to QUT. Please refer to the instructions on the Queensland Law Society website.

The LPAB will assess your qualification and provide you a letter outlining the law undergraduate/Priestly 11 units you must study prior to commencing LP41 Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. You must include this letter with your application to study at QUT.

International students wishing to study in Australia will receive a package offer with U096 International Transfer Year or U084 International Transfer Semester depending on the number of units the LPAB has identified you must study.

You must have one of the following:

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any field.

• Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication; or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.

• Completed the QUT Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication; or
• A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience; or
• A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised bachelor honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in a relevant discipline.

• Advertising
• Animation
• Communication
• Interaction design
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Media
• Public relations

Applications for the 2024 February and July intakes will open 1 September 2023.

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 2 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 1.5 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) and at least 6 months (full-time equivalent) professional experience in relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 1 year program:

• A completed Australian Honours Bachelor degree with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication a relevant discipline*; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a completed Graduate Certificate with grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of (full-time equivalent) professional experience in a relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Master of Digital Communication (Advanced Project Pathway option) - 2 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a completed Graduate Certificate with grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a minimum 2 years of (full-time equivalent) professional experience in relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Master of Digital Communication (Advanced Project Pathway option) - 1.5 year & 1 year program options : Not available. Students who choose the Advanced Pathway will not receive the full amount of advanced standing to complete the masters in a shorter duration.

*Relevant study disciplines and work experience include: digital communication advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations.

Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).