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QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Courses

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove
If having the flexibility to work across many industries appeals to you, a career in digital communication may be an excellent fit. You will learn new skills that are applicable to various media forms, including social media, data analytics, artificial intelligence and visualisation.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must have one of the following:

2 year program
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any field.
1.5 year program - Project Pathway
  • 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.
1 year program - Project Pathway
  • 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.
Relevant discipline/work experience
  • Advertising
  • Animation
  • Communication
  • Interaction design
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Public relations
Opening of applications for 2024

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

Project Pathway option

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.

Advanced Project Pathway option

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
Undertake communication studies with an emphasis on digital innovation, industry placements and connections. Take advantage of rising demand for digital media skills.
Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Helping you to get into your course

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 Diplomas

As a QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship (creative industries pathway) or Esports (creative industries pathway) graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Communication within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
71.70%

Graduate Diploma

Kelvin Grove
Study public health to make a difference in food safety, disease control, prevention programs, health promotion and environmental health.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirement

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

Academic entry requirements

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
87.70%

Bachelor

Gardens Point
Our society and progress depend upon how we understand and live on our planet. In this major, you'll undertake industry-related, hands-on field, laboratory and modelling work to identify solutions to critical issues facing the health of our planet
Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Helping you to get into your course

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:

Dual TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT award

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.

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.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
89.80%

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
Support individuals, families or communities experiencing adversity and work for social justice. Choose subjects that match your interests. Complete 500 hours of professional experience.
Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Helping you to get into your course

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:

Dual TAFE-Qld Greater Brisbane/QUT award

If you enrol in a QTAC offer in a Diploma of Community Services 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 Greater Brisbane is confirmed.

Upon completion of the TAFE-Qld diploma 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 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time). More details will be provided in your QUT conditional offer letter.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
90.00%

Graduate Certificate

Gardens Point
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must be currently registrated as a financial adviser on the ASIC Financial advisers register; and

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 and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Entry requirements

You must be current registration as a financial adviser on the ASIC Financial advisers register and a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
6 years full-time, 2 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
87.00%

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
Take the first step towards becoming a psychologist or work in fields where knowledge of human behaviour is important. Complete placements to match your career goals.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
75
Graduate Satisfaction
88.20%

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
As an interaction designer, shape our interactions with technology, devices, apps and websites. This course combines your design degree with a year of international studies.
Entry Requirements
Prerequisites

Satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
87
Graduate Satisfaction
72.30%

Bachelor (Honours)

Kelvin Grove, Gardens Point
Combine writing skills and law for roles such as an in-house lawyer, solicitor in private practice, policy adviser, intellectual property lawyer, or crime writer.
Entry Requirements
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
5.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
87

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
Create products, services and systems to improve people's everyday life through visionary and creative thinking. Learn the skills to thrive at the world's best companies and develop the entrepreneurship skills to create your own designs.
Entry Requirements

Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
70
Graduate Satisfaction
71.70%

Graduate Certificate

External
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;or
  • A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field;or
  • Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field.
July intake

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
85.30%

Bachelor

Kelvin Grove
Learn to prepare and present news on social channels, and across print, broadcast and online platforms. Access newsrooms and studios and learn from working professionals.
Entry Requirements
Year 12 early offer scheme

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

Helping you to get into your course

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 Diplomas

As a QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship (creative industries pathway) or Esports (creative industries pathway) graduate you will automatically receive an offer to start the Bachelor of Communication within one week after completion of the diploma. You will also automatically receive up to 1.0 year (96 credit points) credit transfer and be able to complete the degree in 2 years as a full-time student (or equivalent part-time).

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Find out more about the QUT College Diploma in Esports

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
ATAR
75
Graduate Satisfaction
71.70%