Real Choices A guide to undergraduate study in Building and planning | Business Creative practice, communication and design Education | Engineering Health and community Information technology Languages | Law and justice Science and mathematics + Double degrees 2018 Every year many people make QUT their first choice for study. Here’s why you might like to make it yours. Be in demand Research with impact The time of your life QUT graduates are in demand. We continue to outperform Queensland and Australian average rates for graduate employment. During your time at QUT you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and connections to thrive in your chosen field. QUT researchers are working on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australia and the global community, and their research is recognised as world standard. If you have a passion for discovery and innovation, a QUT research degree can launch you into many exciting careers. You will study in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, with support, development opportunities and social activities to help you discover your place in the world and make the most of your time at QUT. Global outlook With QUT’s world-class courses and learning facilities, and programs for overseas exchange and engagement, you will be prepared to work in Australia and internationally. Convenient campuses QUT has campuses at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove in central Brisbane, and Caboolture in the growth corridor north of the city. With high-quality academic, recreational and support facilities, you will find QUT the perfect place to study. Learn from the best You’ll be taught by award-winning teaching staff and have access to industry-standard facilities and opportunities for practical, real-world learning, ensuring you’re ready to meet the demands of your industry or profession. Real-world courses As one of Australia’s leading universities, we offer a broad range of undergraduate degrees that can lead to a successful career. Prepare for employment in a changing world with up-to-date courses and flexible options to tailor your degree to your interests. Real Choices Contents 2 Why choose QUT? 22 How do I apply? 3 Be in demand 22 Find the course that suits you 4 Learn from the best 23Check you meet the entry requirements 6 Global outlook • • Overseas exchange Languages • • 7 Research with impact • 8 Convenient campuses • 10 The time of your life • • • Life on campus Support services and finance Accommodation and transport 24 Investigate the entry programs • • • 14 Real-world courses 14 Flexible study options 14 START QUT 15 Building and planning 15Business 16 Creative practice, communication and design 16Education 17Engineering 17 Health and community 18 Indigenous Knowledges 18 Information technology 18 Law and justice 19Languages 19 Science and mathematics 20 Double degrees Additional entry requirements Assumed knowledge and prerequisites Bridging studies English language proficiency • • Educational disadvantage Low-income students A boriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Elite Athlete Entry Program Mature-age or post-school entry 25 Check the costs 26 Research the scholarships 27 Make your application count • Upgrading pathways 27 Accept your offer 28The next step—advice from someone who’s been there 29 Come to QUT Open Day Kate Miller-Heidke Composer, performer and creative industries graduate Award-winning composer and performer Kate Miller-Heidke was recently named QUT Outstanding Alumnus of the Year for her contribution to Australian culture. Her music traverses contemporary, pop, folk and opera, and she has achieved multi-platinum status and eight ARIA nominations. Kate is an inspiration to current and aspiring artists, forging an independent path and breaking crowd-funding records with her latest album, O Vertigo!, which debuted at number four on the Australian album charts. Well known for her humanitarian efforts, Kate is an advocate for MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking), and donated five per cent of all income generated from her recent album to the World Wide Fund for Nature to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands, and recognise that these have always been places of teaching and learning. We pay respect to their Elders—past, present and emerging—and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community. Patrick Gorenac Marketing and management student QUT was immediately attractive as it was the first Australian business school to gain triple international accreditation, so I knew my education would be in capable hands. As part of my Corporate Partners in Excellence scholarship, I will undertake two internships, giving me experience and contacts in the workplace. I am also part of the QUT international business case competition team. We travel to competitions, hear from industry professionals and develop the skills to think in a way that suits the fast-paced nature of contemporary business. Why choose QUT? QUT’s balanced mix of theory and practical experience in its world-class courses ensures you will be in demand in the real world. 2 Be in demand QUT graduates are in demand. We continue to outperform Queensland and Australian average rates for graduate employment. During your time at QUT you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and connections to thrive in your chosen field. A reputation you can count on Our vision for you QUT has a solid international reputation, ensuring your qualifications will be well regarded wherever you choose to pursue your career. The world is changing and we need to change with it. Our vision is to prepare our students and graduates for the real world of today, and more importantly, tomorrow. To find out where a QUT degree could take you, read the stories of real graduates on the course pages of our website. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study As a QUT graduate you will: • • Prepare for your career If you want to stand out from the crowd and give yourself the best chance of securing your dream job, don’t wait until your final year. Develop your professional skills and make valuable connections throughout your time at QUT, with: • • • • career planning advice workshops and online resources for employment seeking and interview preparation on-campus careers fairs and employer presentations work experience placements and career mentors. Visit www.careers.qut.edu.au Strong results • • • • be a curious, agile and resilient learner employ different ways of thinking, apply broad perspectives and evidence-based decision making to inform practice, and to imagine and realise change contribute to, and impact on, the world around you in ethical and sustainable ways be an effective collaborator and communicator in your field and across fields use technology to inform and to collaborate interact locally and globally with knowledge of, and respect for, diverse cultural perspectives. Creating your future Many jobs of the future will be created through start-up companies and, as a QUT student, you can lay the groundwork for your entrepreneurial future. Entrepreneurship is at the heart of QUT’s real-world ethos and our teaching programs and student activities have a focus on start-ups and what it takes to create them. Supporting entrepreneurship QUT Starters is a student-run group that fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, through connection with the local start-up community and industry, and a program of workshops and events. Students are provided with the tools and support to help grow their businesses or bring their ideas to life. In 2016, the group helped 19 start-ups to get from idea to reality in 30 days through their Start-up Hatch program. Visit www.qutstarters.com In 2016 QUT was the HIGHEST RANKED Queensland university QUT s ranked in the top 300 i universities globally. Academic Ranking of World Universities 2016. in the prestigious Times Higher Education world’s top 150 universities under 50 years. 5 QUT has produced QUEENSLAND RHODES SCHOLARS in the past seven years. 3 Learn from the best You’ll be taught by award-winning teaching staff and have access to industry-standard facilities and opportunities for practical, real-world learning, ensuring you’re ready to meet the demands of your industry or profession. Chenoa Masters Secondary education student I love how practical my degree is and believe that we learn best through experience. I’m studying to become a PE teacher and my classes are suited to this learning environment. To support our knowledge of teaching a class we undertake hands-on training by leading our peers through classes and activities on the sports field. One of the best things about my course is the professional placements in schools—I learn so much in that time. Our tutors and lecturers are always letting us know about opportunities to gain experience. I have been lucky enough to work in several schools and work my way up in the coaching world. Practical courses Relevant to your career As a QUT student you are likely to undertake industry experience or real projects as part of your course. This will ensure you graduate with the practical skills you’ll need in your career. We know what employers want in our graduates—because we ask them. Our courses are designed and reviewed in consultation with employers to ensure you graduate with the knowledge and skills required now and into the future. Real work experience QUT provides many opportunities for students to undertake course-related work within an organisation. You can apply what you have learnt in class to real-world practices and prepare for your transition to the workforce. Expert teachers At QUT our university teachers are industry leaders who will inspire you and link you to the real world. Our teaching is based on the latest research in the field so you will graduate with the most up-to-date knowledge. Full-time academic staff Your learning experience supported by more than 5500 part-time lecturers and tutors working in the field. In recent years more than $500MILLION SPENT on enhanced lecture theatres, studios and laboratories, and communal spaces for idea sharing and networking. To date QUT has received more than 100 Australian Awards for University Teaching. These awards recognise the nation’s most outstanding teachers, and learning and teaching programs. 4 Real-world opportunities Real-life training Paramedic science students can participate in unique training exercises including trauma and road accident simulations. Working alongside Queensland Ambulance and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services officers, students assess the situation and devise a plan to ensure the best outcome for trapped patients. Professional experience Education students undertake professional experience placements and may also be involved in school and community engagement projects, such as the Out of the Box Festival and the Exceptional Teaching for Disadvantaged Schools program. International study tours Creative industries students have participated in projects with community organisations, international performing arts festivals, and study tours in New York, Europe, and Asia including Bollywood in India. Competitions Marketing students take part in QUTopia, a hands-on marketing simulation. Teams of students develop, promote and sell products and services in the QUTopia marketplace. Over a semester, they apply marketing theory and refine and improve their marketing efforts while competing against other teams for market and financial leadership. Work integrated learning Engineering, construction management and quantity surveying students undertake 60–80 days of work integrated learning with one or more companies before they graduate. Students may be involved in virtual and hands-on materials testing in state-of-the-art labs and workshops, or current construction projects in Brisbane. Gain credit overseas Law students visited China, Vanuatu, Myanmar and Bhutan in 2016 as part of the international legal clinic that takes students overseas for up to three weeks to explore environmental law or social justice issues alongside local professionals. From 2017, placements in Japan and Indonesia will also be offered. Students receive credit towards their degree, with funding available for flights and expenses. 5 Global outlook With QUT’s world-class courses and learning facilities, and programs for overseas exchange and engagement, you will be prepared to work in Australia and internationally. Myles Holley Journalism and law student I had an amazing seven-month exchange at the University of Leeds in the UK. While I was there I completed non-law electives, studying units that were completely new to me including public relations and counterterrorism. There was also plenty of time to explore Europe and I visited 15 countries and 29 cities. I made lifelong friends and I am now confident that I can quickly adapt to diverse situations and problem solve— skills that will be valuable throughout my course and in my future career. Overseas exchange Studying languages More than 1700 QUT students travel overseas for exchange or other international experiences each year. QUT has exchange agreements with more than 200 partner institutions in 43 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North and Central America, and South America. Enhance your degree and your career prospects by studying a language as part of your course. Languages are available through the Brisbane Universities Languages Alliance (BULA), a partnership between QUT, Griffith University and The University of Queensland. With QUT’s exchange program you can: • • • • • • boost your career opportunities earn full credit towards your QUT degree study overseas for one or two semesters enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience develop international friendships and contacts access scholarships and a loan scheme. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/overseasstudy-and-exchange International opportunities Many students also travel overseas for shorter periods to work with international companies, undertake study tours or study-related projects, or experience programs. You could participate in cultural and historical studies in Vienna, environmental law projects in China, or learn to speak Spanish in Colombia. 6 You can choose from: • • • • • French German Indonesian Italian Japanese • • • • Korean Mandarin Russian Spanish. Mandarin is offered at QUT’s Gardens Point campus. To undertake other languages you will study at Griffith University or The University of Queensland as a BULA crossinstitutional student. Visit www.qut.edu.au/ languages Australian Indigenous Knowledges Our understanding of the world’s peoples begins at home. QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit offers the Indigenous Knowledges minor to QUT students across all study areas. Visit www.qut.edu.au/about/oodgeroo/ indigenous-knowledges-minor Research with impact QUT researchers are working on some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing Australia and the global community, and their research is recognised as world standard. If you have a passion for discovery and innovation, a QUT research degree can launch you into many exciting careers. Real-world research • QUT’s research provides practical solutions to issues and concerns facing Australia and the global community. • Our research strengths and priorities include: • • • biomedical engineering and health technologies biomolecular science chronic disease intervention • • • • • • • data science, computational modelling and simulation science digital media educating and engaging children and youth health systems injury prevention and management innovation materials science and engineering plant biotechnology robotics and computer vision. Get involved with research QUT’s Vacation Research Experience Scheme offers high-performing students the opportunity to work alongside researchers and contribute to a research project. You will get a taste for research and can make an informed decision as to whether you want to pursue further research study. For more information about research opportunities visit www.qut.edu.au/ undergraduate-research-experience QUT robot defending the reef 3D printed ear to help children Real-world augmented reality QUT roboticists have developed the world’s first robot to seek out and control the Great Barrier Reef’s crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), which are responsible for an estimated 40 per cent of the reef’s coral decline. Dr Matthew Dunbabin and Dr Feras Dayoub have demonstrated COTSbot can autonomously detect and fatally inject COTS and are now working with philanthropists to adapt the robot for use by citizen scientists in coastal communities. Research student Rena Cruz is developing a cartilage model for a 3D printed ear to help children born with an underdeveloped or non-existent external ear. The 3D printed ear, matched to the child’s unaffected ear, contains the child’s cartilage cells which will grow and replace the implant. The ultimate goal is to integrate hearing assistance technology into the 3D printed ear. Creative industries senior academic Dr Deb Polson has created a realtime, room-sized augmented reality experience, the Museum of Colliding Dimensions. Visitors interact with an alien world, both physically and virtually, through a unique application of technologies including projection mapping, virtual reality, industrial laser scanning, multitouch and dynamic light and sound. It is the first project from Australia’s only dedicated creative industries research and development lab. 7 Convenient campuses QUT has campuses at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove in central Brisbane, and Caboolture in the growth corridor north of the city. With high-quality academic, recreational and support facilities, you will find QUT the perfect place to study. Different courses are offered at each campus. What you choose to study will determine which campus you study at and, if you are a double degree student, you may be based across two different campuses. Students are welcome to use the facilities at all campuses. Facilities vary on each campus and include: Gardens Point campus Kelvin Grove campus • cafés and food courts Gardens Point campus is located in Brisbane’s city centre, beside the Brisbane River and City Botanic Gardens. More than 27 000 students study at Gardens Point in the areas of: Kelvin Grove campus is situated just three kilometres from the city centre and is part of the Kelvin Grove Village. More than 14 000 students study at Kelvin Grove in the areas of: • cultural precincts, theatres and exhibition spaces • childcare centres • student centres • counselling and QUT medical centres • 24-hour computing labs • libraries • bookshops and retail outlets • Oodgeroo Unit • automatic teller machines (ATMs) • campus shops and newsagency • licensed bars • swimming pools • fitness centres and sporting facilities. • • • • • • • • • • business design engineering health information technology justice law mathematics science urban development. • • • creative industries education health. Caboolture campus Caboolture campus is situated halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, about 50 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Nearly 1000 students study at Caboolture in the areas of: • • • • business education nursing first-year creative industries. Find out more about QUT campuses at www.qut.edu.au/campuses-and-facilities 8 World-class facilities Science and Engineering Centre The Science and Engineering Centre at Gardens Point campus brings together teaching and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It is home to The Cube, one of the world’s largest and most advanced interactive learning and digital spaces. The centre also includes learning and research facilities, retail outlets, food court, a FINA-standard, 50-metre swimming pool and gym. Creative Industries Precinct The Creative Industries Precinct at Kelvin Grove campus, including a new $80 million expansion, is the most sophisticated and technically advanced creative space in Australia. Students have access to experimental black-box theatres, digital facilities, music and dance studios, production, performance, multimedia and visual art spaces. QUT Health Clinics Students have the opportunity to work with real patients under the supervision of professionals in optometry, podiatry, clinical exercise physiology, psychology and counselling, and nutrition and dietetics, at the QUT Health Clinics at Kelvin Grove. New Education Precinct Construction is underway on a new $76.7 million Education Precinct to be completed in 2018. Its futuristic design and location at the heart of the Kelvin Grove campus will provide excellent facilities for social interaction and recreation. Students can take advantage of the imaginatively designed face-to-face and online interactive teaching spaces. Law Library and courtrooms QUT law and justice students experience high-quality, city-based learning facilities at Gardens Point campus. The QUT Law Library provides specialised legal information, resources and access to highly qualified, industry-experienced law librarians. We have two on-campus courtrooms, the QUT Law Moot Court and the Industrial Court, providing real-world spaces for students to sharpen their courtroom skills. Z Block facilities and Securities Dealing Room Business students at QUT have the advantage of using facilities such as the Balcony on 9, and a student lounge area with open access to computers, cafés, study areas, televised news, and digital announcements, in Z Block at Gardens Point. The Securities Dealing Room gives students access to financial data from Bloomberg, allowing them to conduct real-world financial analysis. 9 The time of your life You will study in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment, with support, development opportunities and social activities to help you discover your place in the world and make the most of your time at QUT. Da Yea Kim Nursing student I like that there is no one in charge of you at university. The subjects you study and the classes that you attend are all up to you. However, with that freedom comes responsibility to prioritise things and seek help. I go to uni around two or three days a week usually for the full day and spend the rest of my time at work, socialising or doing more study. QUT is not just about learning but also having a social life. I try to attend as many dinners, balls and seminars as I can, and clubs are a good way to meet people with the same interests. I’m a member of the gluttony club, where we share information about great food and regularly go on food adventures. An inclusive environment Is university for me? Your timetable Universities are diverse places with people from all sorts of backgrounds. There are people just like you already succeeding at uni. Your timetable will depend on the course you select and whether you are studying full time, part time or online. You may have the flexibility to select from different days and timeslots to attend on-campus activities and/ or complete online tasks at your own pace. Day and evening classes are offered for some courses so you may be able to attend classes at times that suit you best. For an average unit, you will spend about 10–12 hours per week engaged in on-campus, online or practical activities, self-directed learning including reading and learning tasks, reflection and completing assessment tasks. Full-time study is usually three or four units each semester and part-time study is one or two units each semester. Spending time on campus and connecting with other students makes the transition to uni easier and boosts your academic success. It’s all about finding your tribe and feeling like you belong—and we have plenty of ways to make it happen, from orientation through to sport, clubs and events. Your learning Your learning at QUT is designed to include a blend of on-campus classes as well as online activities. You might attend lectures, tutorials, workshops, practicals, lab sessions or other types of classes. Online learning may include interactive lectures and discussions, simulations, workshops or other activities and access to readings and resources. You may also participate in work-integrated learning as part of your course, working with an industry or community partner on relevant projects or activities, or have opportunities to study overseas. At university, you are expected to be an independent learner—keeping up with your reading, assessment pieces and developments in your field, actively participating in your learning activities and seeking advice when you need it. 20 % There’s a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. of QUT students come from outside Brisbane. Your assessment You will usually have a number of assessment tasks for each unit, such as written or oral assignments (individual or group), mid-semester and end-of-semester exams, or practical tasks. For an assignment, you might need to complete a task such as a set of drawings in architecture, and research the background of the topic using academic literature. Exams might be multiple choice, short answer, long essay or a combination. NEARLY 8000 international students from more than 100 countries study at QUT—enjoy a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. 10 Life on campus Start strong Orientation takes place before your formal classes begin and is essential for your transition to university life. You can take a campus tour, get enrolment help, meet your lecturers and tutors, or attend workshops to help you confidently start university. Don’t forget to make time for some fun, sign up for clubs and meet new people—Orientation week also includes activities such as barbeques, concerts and competitions. Live it up Enjoy cultural festivals such as the New Year Water Festival, Africa Day and the largest celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day in the southern hemisphere. You can participate in annual events such as the QUT Ball, Dragon Boat Regatta, the QUT Classic fun run and TEDxQUT, plus social events organised by students including dinner groups, live bands, campus parties, cooking classes, and networking events. Get connected QUT technology will help you organise your study and student life. You will be able to enrol in your units, select your timetable and review your fees and booklist online; access online lecture recordings, assessment tasks and discussion forums; use 24-hour or extended hours computer labs and free wi-fi across all campuses. Play the game Join one of QUT’s premier sporting or recreation clubs, or represent QUT at the Northern and Australian University Games. Social sports include touch football, netball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball and basketball. Fitness facilities across our campuses include swimming pools, gyms, cycle centre, indoor sports stadium, tennis courts and multipurpose sports court and field. Explore your surrounds Each campus is like a mini-community. Enjoy your campus experience with cafés and food courts, cultural precincts, theatres, an art gallery, exhibition spaces, 24-hour computer labs, bookshops, retail outlets and bars. Develop you Take part in leadership and development programs with opportunities for volunteering, campus or community projects, workshops and conferences. Make new friends through more than 150 QUT clubs including sporting, international, political, religious, faculty, recreational and special interest groups. Find out more about student life at www.qut.edu.au/study/student-life 11 Finding your way Support for students We want you to achieve your academic, personal and career goals. There are a number of services available to help you develop the skills you need and manage your life without leaving campus: • • • • • • • • • • • free workshops, academic skills advisers and online tutorials to help you with time management, exam preparation, researching and writing assignments, and referencing career planning and job seeking support maths, science and IT support for all students at all campuses libraries on each campus, plus a specialist law library at Gardens Point English language support free, confidential personal counselling bulk-billing QUT medical centres at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses prayer rooms and chaplaincy service for all major religions 24/7 technology support legal advice through the QUT Guild 24-hour security service including sophisticated electronic building entry systems, late-night security escort services and a night bus. Financial support There are many ways to make ends meet while you study: • • • • • • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students The Oodgeroo Unit provides courses in Indigenous studies, conducts research and provides student support, including an entry program, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students can access information on scholarships, bursaries and other financial assistance. Visit www.qut.edu.au/about/oodgeroo • • you may be eligible for Austudy, Youth Allowance or Abstudy. Contact the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) on 13 24 90 or visit www.humanservices.gov.au QUT offers a broad range of scholarships (see page 26) many QUT students work while they study—our Careers and Employment service and the QUT Guild can help you find a job. Visit www.careers.qut.edu.au or www.qutguild.com if you are already working and your study is work related, check whether your study costs are tax deductible by visiting www.ato.gov.au or ask if your current employer has a study assistance scheme short-term loans to eligible QUT students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that is adversely affecting their education QUT Guild operates a food bank with basic food items to help students who are short on cash low-income support officers in each faculty can assist with faculty-related study costs welfare officers can provide advice about budgeting, scholarships and bursaries, and financial support through Centrelink. Disability services If you have a disability, injury or health condition (which may be permanent, temporary, episodic or fluctuating), you are encouraged to contact QUT’s disability advisers before you start studying at QUT, or soon after, to ensure support services are in place for the start of your first semester. Disability support is free, confidential and won’t appear on your student record. Elite athletes QUT is recognised by the Australian Institute of Sport and the Australian Sports Commission as an elite athlete friendly university. QUT assists elite athletes by being flexible with admission and course progression, attendance requirements, leave of absence, assessment deadlines and examinations. Elite athletes may also be eligible for bonus entry ranks and scholarships (see pages 24 and 26) and funding towards their competitions and associated travel expenses. More than 300 elite athletes, across more than 50 different sports, are currently enrolled at QUT. Visit www.qut.edu.au/elite-athletes Find out more about support services at www.qut.edu.au/support 12 Accommodation QUT's accommodation service offers advice on tenancy matters, information about student accommodation and access to the accommodation vacancies database. Start thinking about your accommodation options well before you start university. For a list of suburbs close to QUT campuses and further information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/ student-life/life-in-brisbane There are three broad categories of student accommodation. Student apartment complexes: • a single apartment or the option to rent a room in a larger apartment • fully furnished but students prepare their own meals • a supported student community • usually close to campus facilities and services • cost per week is approximately $325–$500 for a single apartment or $269–$365 for an individual room in a multi-share apartment. Catered student accommodation: • either a homestay with a family in the Brisbane metropolitan area or a student accommodation complex offering on-site catering • cost between $240 and $460 per week. Share-house accommodation: • houses that have been converted so students have their own fully furnished, lockable bedrooms, while sharing common areas such as bathrooms, kitchen and living area • managed by real estate agents or other companies specialising in student accommodation • cost from $165 to $350 per week. Transport All QUT campuses are well serviced by public transport. Gardens Point campus is accessible by ferry, trains and buses. Kelvin Grove campus is connected to the city and suburbs by buses. Caboolture campus is within walking distance of the Caboolture train station and is also serviced by buses. Students can catch a free accessible shuttle bus between Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. A free shuttle bus also operates between Caboolture train station and Caboolture campus. Parking is available at each campus but is limited at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. Parking permits may be available for students with a mobility impairment. To find out more about your travel options visit www.qut.edu.au/campuses-andfacilities Riley de Jong Civil engineering student Moving to Brisbane was both exciting and a little bit daunting. Doing as much research as possible while still at high school helped to make the transition easier. I attended Open Day to find out about courses, accommodation, scholarships and transport, and also to see the campus and facilities and talk to current students. Experiencing it first hand was the best way to find the course and university for me. As a regional student, Orientation was a fantastic opportunity to meet lots of new people and get to know what uni was all about before classes started. Balance the books SUPPORT THROUGH Centrelink, scholarships, HECS-HELP, part-time work and help from parents/guardians 4 $ MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS available to students who need financial support BACHELOR DEGREE GRADUATES EARN 40 % more over their working life than those whose highest qualification is Year 12. 13 Real-world courses As one of Australia’s leading universities, we offer a broad range of undergraduate degrees that can lead to a successful career. Prepare for employment in a changing world with up-to-date courses and flexible options to tailor your degree to your interests. Kathryn Lukin Creative industries (entertainment industries) and law student I chose QUT because of the range of choice and flexibility. I’ve tailored my creative industries degree to exactly what I’m interested in, and also paired it with a law degree. I would like to pursue a career in event management or law—which is entirely possible with my degree choice. Flexible study options START QUT We know the world of employment is changing. By the time you graduate, there will be new careers and opportunities that do not currently exist. You can prepare by developing a range of skills and knowledge to make the most of whatever the future holds. Give yourself the best chance of finding a course you will enjoy by test driving university subjects while you are in Year 12. There are a number of ways you can expand your knowledge to fields other than your main area of study. Many of our courses offer individual elective units, a minor (four units) or second major (six to eight units). For example: • • combine a language minor and overseas exchange with engineering to take advantage of overseas employment opportunities add a second major in technology innovation and design to your marketing degree to better understand the impact of technology on marketing strategy, or to work at the cutting-edge of IT development. To find out about flexible study options in your preferred courses, see the online course information at www.qut.edu.au/study You can also choose from a wide variety of double degrees, which give you the chance to gain qualifications across two areas (see page 20). 14 The START QUT program offers highachieving students the chance to experience university and extend their studies. You can study up to two QUT units by attending on-campus classes and completing the same assessment items as other first-year students. START QUT students do not pay tuition fees and if you pass your units you may receive credit for related degrees, allowing you to reduce university fees. You can also receive a maximum of two QTAC bonus ranks and up to four credit points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education. You should apply in Year 11 and must meet the minimum academic requirements and be supported by your school and parents/ guardians. For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/startqut If you like these subjects: Art, business studies, economics, geography, graphics, maths, physics, technology studies Building and planning Careers: Architect, construction manager, engineer, industrial designer, interior designer, landscape architect, property valuer, Campus Duration (years) 7 87 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Civil engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Construction management 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Industrial design 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Interior design 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Landscape architecture 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Property economics 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Quantity surveying and cost engineering 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Urban and regional planning 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Study area and faculty information 2017 rank cut off Architecture 2017 OP cut off OP Guarantee quantity surveyor, transport planner, urban planner. Assumed Knowledge If you like these subjects: Accounting, business studies, economics, English, film and media studies, geography, languages, maths Business Careers: Accountant, advertising strategist, business analyst, construction manager, copywriter, economist, human resources officer, OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Accountancy 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Accountancy 15 67 Yes CB 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Advertising 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Business with international study year 5 91 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) for accountancy, economics, finance and marketing majors Construction management 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Creative and professional writing 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Dean’s honours program—business 2 97 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) for accountancy, economics, finance and marketing majors Economics 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Entertainment industries 10 79 No KG/GP 3 English (4 SA) Finance 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Health information management 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Human resource management 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) International business 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Journalism 5 91 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Management 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Management 15 67 Yes CB 3 English (4 SA) Marketing 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Marketing 15 67 Yes CB 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Mass communication 13 71 Yes KG/GP 3 English (4 SA) Media and communication 12 74 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Property economics 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Public relations 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Quantity surveying and cost engineering 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off international management consultant, IT executive, journalist, market researcher, media adviser, product manager, publicist, publisher, recruitment consultant, stockbroker, supply chain consultant. Study area and faculty information Faculty: Business Creative Industries Education Health Law Assumed Knowledge Science and Engineering Campus: GP (Gardens Point), KG (Kelvin Grove), CB (Caboolture) For interstate, TAFE or bridging course equivalent assumed knowledge subjects visit www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge 15 If you like these subjects: Art, performing arts, business studies, English, film and media studies, geography, graphics, home economics, information technology, music, technology studies Creative practice, communication and design Careers: Actor, animator, architect, cinematographer, creative advertising executive, dancer, editor, entertainment producer, fashion Duration (years) Acting No KG 3 English (4 SA) Advertising 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Animation 8 84 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Architecture 7 87 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Creative and professional writing 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Creative industries 13 71 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Creative industries (first year) 15 67 Yes CB Dance No KG 3 English (4 SA) Dance performance No KG 3 English (4 SA) Drama 9 81 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Entertainment industries 10 79 No KG/GP 3 English (4 SA) Fashion 7 87 No KG 4 English (4 SA) Film, TV and new media production 5 91 No KG 3 English (4 SA) Games and interactive environments 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Industrial design 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Information technology 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Interactive and visual design 12 74 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA) Interior design 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Journalism 5 91 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Landscape architecture 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Marketing 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Marketing 15 67 Yes CB 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Mass communication 13 71 Yes KG/GP 3 English (4 SA) Media and communication 12 74 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Music No KG 3 English (4 SA) Public relations 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Technical production 8 84 No KG 3 English (4 SA) Visual arts No KG 3 English (4 SA) Study area and faculty information 2017 OP cut off Campus OP Guarantee 2017 rank cut off designer, interior designer, multimedia designer, stage manager, teacher, visual artist. Assumed Knowledge English (4 SA) If you like these subjects: Art, English, film and media studies, geography, health and physical education, history, maths, music, performing arts, sciences Education 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Careers: Childcare leader, early childhood teacher, kindergarten teacher, prep teacher, primary teacher, secondary teacher. Early childhood education 13 71 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) and at least one Science (4 SA) Early childhood education 15 67 Yes CB 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) and at least one Science (4 SA) Primary education 13 71 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) and at least one Science (4 SA) Primary education 15 67 Yes CB 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) and at least one Science (4 SA) Secondary education 13 71 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Study area and faculty information This course has additional entry requirements. For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/additional-entry 16 For more information about prerequisites visit www.qut.edu.au/prerequisites Prerequisites If you like these subjects: Aerospace studies, business studies, engineering technology, geography, maths, physics, technology studies Engineering Careers: Aerospace engineer, biomedical engineer, civil engineer, computer and software engineer, electrical engineer, mechanical OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Civil engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Computer and software systems 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Electrical and aerospace avionics 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Electrical engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Information technology 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Mathematics 6 89 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Mechanical engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Mechatronics 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Medical engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Process engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off engineer, process engineer, resource manager. Study area and faculty information Assumed Knowledge If you like these subjects: Biology, chemistry, health and physical education, home economics, maths, physics Health and community Health and community Careers: OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Biomedical science 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA), Biology (4 SA) Clinical exercise physiology 6 89 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), and at least one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) Health information management 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Human services 12 74 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Justice 12 74 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Medical engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Medical imaging 1 99 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Medical laboratory science 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Nursing 8 84 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Nursing 13 71 Yes CB 3 English (4 SA) Nutrition and dietetics 1 99 No KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Nutrition science 10 79 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Optometry 1 99 No KG 5 English (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Paramedic science 6 89 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Pharmacy 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Podiatry 8 84 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Psychology 9 81 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Public health 12 74 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Radiation therapy 2 97 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Social work 10 79 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA) Sport and exercise science 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), and at least one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off Biomedical scientist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, exercise scientist, health information manager, health promotion officer, medical scientist, nurse, nutritionist, optometrist, paramedic, pharmacist, podiatrist, psychologist, radiation therapist, radiographer, social worker, sports scientist, youth worker. Study area and faculty information Faculty: Business Creative Industries Education Health Law Assumed Knowledge Science and Engineering Campus: GP (Gardens Point), KG (Kelvin Grove), CB (Caboolture) For interstate, TAFE or bridging course equivalent assumed knowledge subjects visit www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge 17 Indigenous Knowledges minor Leading QUT’s commitment to enhancing the development and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges within the academic curriculum, the Oodgeroo Unit offers the Indigenous Knowledges minor to all students in all disciplines. Visit www.qut.edu.au/about/oodgeroo/indigenous-knowledges-minor If you like these subjects: Art, business studies, business communication and technologies, English, film and media studies, graphics, information technology, maths, physics, technology studies Information technology Careers: Animator, business analyst, computer scientist, database manager, engineer, game designer, network administrator, OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Animation 8 84 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Computer and software systems 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Computer science 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Games and interactive environments 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Health information management 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Industrial design 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Information systems 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Information technology 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Interactive and visual design 12 74 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA) Study area and faculty information 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off software engineer, sound designer, web developer. Assumed Knowledge If you like these subjects: Accounting, business studies, economics, English, film and media studies, languages, legal studies Law and justice Careers: Barrister, community corrections officer, corrective services officer, customs officer, government lawyer, information security Campus Duration (years) 12 74 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Human services 12 74 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA) Justice 12 74 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Law 5 91 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA) Policy and governance 12 74 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA) Social work 10 79 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA) 18 2017 rank cut off Criminology and policing Study area and faculty information 2017 OP cut off OP Guarantee specialist, in-house lawyer, intelligence officer, investigator (tax, forensic, banking, insurance), police officer, youth justice worker. Assumed Knowledge Languages Career options include international relations, diplomatic service, international business, international banking and finance, tourism and hospitality, interpreting and translation, advertising, public relations, marketing, fashion, media production, international law and commerce, journalism, engineering, games and entertainment. For more information about studying languages at QUT see page 6 or visit www.qut.edu.au/languages If you like these subjects: Biology, business studies, chemistry, economics, geography, health and physical education, information technology, maths, physics Science and mathematics Careers: Analyst, biochemist, conservation officer, earth scientist, environmental scientist, industrial chemist, instrumentation engineer, OP Guarantee Campus Duration (years) Applied and computational mathematics 6 89 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Biological sciences 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Biomedical science 8 84 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA), Biology (4 SA) Business 8 84 Yes GP 3 Chemistry 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) for accountancy, economics, finance and marketing majors English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Clinical exercise physiology 6 89 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), and at least one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) Construction management 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Decision science 6 89 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Earth science 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Engineering 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Environmental science 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Games and interactive environments 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Information technology 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Mathematics 6 89 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Medical imaging 1 99 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Medical laboratory science 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Nutrition and dietetics 1 99 No KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Nutrition science 10 79 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Optometry 1 99 No KG 5 English (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Pharmacy 9 81 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Physics 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Podiatry 8 84 Yes KG 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Chemistry (4 SA) Property economics 11 76 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Quantity surveying and cost engineering 11 76 Yes GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths A, B or C (4 SA) Radiation therapy 2 97 No GP 4 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), Physics (4 SA) Science 13 71 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Sport and exercise science 11 76 Yes KG 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA), and at least one of: Chemistry, Physics, Biology (4 SA) Statistical science 6 89 Yes GP 3 English (4 SA), Maths B (4 SA) Law Science and Engineering Study area and faculty information Faculty: Business Creative Industries 2017 OP cut off 2017 rank cut off physicist, science technician, science communicator, statistician. Education Health Assumed Knowledge Campus: GP (Gardens Point), KG (Kelvin Grove), CB (Caboolture) For interstate, TAFE or bridging course equivalent assumed knowledge subjects visit www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge 19 Why choose a double degree? A double degree combines two bachelor degrees into a single course of study that: • • • Bella Lund Nutrition science and media and communication student As well as nutrition, I also had interests in media and marketing but wasn't sure that I wanted to do a straight marketing or journalism degree. When I discovered that QUT offered a double degree in these areas I knew it would be the perfect course for me. I believe they will really complement each other in the workforce, maybe in the fields of health promotion or health journalism. The study load is the same as my friends in single degrees. Each semester I do two subjects from each degree. The degrees actually work quite well together—the media degree is improving my writing skills which is helpful for assignments in my nutrition degree. 20 • • allows you to specialise in two fields or pursue different interest areas is completed in a shorter time than two single degrees, saving you time and money provides a competitive advantage in the workplace with a broader range of skills and knowledge than single degree graduates gives you greater variety in your study helps you build networks in two professional areas. Most double degrees take four to five years to complete. You will graduate with similar knowledge, skills and qualifications as graduates from each of the single degrees. When you graduate, you can work in either discipline area, or a field that combines both areas, giving you greater flexibility in your career. How does it work? Most double degrees take only a year longer to complete than a single degree but this doesn’t mean you will have a heavier workload. Generally, you will have the same number of units each semester as you would for a single degree. This is achieved by studying only the compulsory parts of each single degree and using your electives (or optional units) to complete your second study area. You will usually undertake units from both study areas at the same time; however some double degrees are structured so you’ll spend some semesters focusing exclusively on one area. As you will be studying over two discipline areas you may need to adapt to different expectations, processes and assessment requirements for each area. Many students choose double degrees that have classes at both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses. A free shuttle bus running between these campuses leaves every 10 minutes during semester. How to apply You apply for a double degree the same way as you would apply for a single degree. Each double degree has its own QTAC code. Getting started You will need to attend orientation activities for each of your study areas. This is an opportunity to meet staff and students from your faculty and find out what is expected of you. There’s even a seminar about life as a double degree student to help equip you with the skills to succeed. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/double-degrees Duration (years) 2017 rank cut off Combine a degree in with a degree in 2017 OP cut off Duration (years) 2017 rank cut off 2017 OP cut off Double degree options Justice Human services 12 74 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Psychology 9 81 4 Biomedical science 5 91 5.5 4 Business 5 91 5.5 4 Creative and professional writing 5 91 5.5 84 4 Creative industries 5 91 5.5 8 84 5 Information technology 5 91 5.5 Games and interactive environments 8 84 4 Journalism 5 91 5.5 Human services 8 84 4 Justice 5 91 5.5 Information technology 8 84 4 Media and communication 5 91 5.5 Interactive and visual design 8 84 4 Psychology 5 91 5.5 Journalism 5 91 4 Science 5 91 5.5 Law 5 91 5.5 Business 6 89 4 Mathematics 6 89 4 Engineering 6 89 5 Media and communication 8 84 4 Games and interactive environments 6 89 4 Psychology 8 84 4 Information technology 6 89 4 Science 8 84 4 Science 6 89 4 Visual arts 4 Business 8 84 4 Creative and professional writing Business 8 84 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Law 5 91 5.5 Nutrition science 10 79 4 Creative industries Business (GP/KG) 8 84 4 Public health 12 74 4 Business (CB/GP or KG) 15 67 4 Paramedic science 6 89 4 Human services 12 74 4 Psychology 8 84 4 Information technology 11 76 4 Public health 8 84 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Nutrition science Media and communication 10 79 4 Drama Business 8 84 4 Paramedic science Nursing 6 89 4 Engineering Business 8 84 5 Psychology Business 8 84 4 Information technology 9 81 5 Justice 9 81 4 Mathematics 6 89 5 Law 5 91 5.5 Combine a degree in with a degree in Biomedical science Business 8 84 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Biomedical science 8 84 4 Creative and professional writing 8 84 4 Creative industries (GP/KG) 8 84 Creative industries (CB/GP or KG) 15 67 Drama 8 Engineering Business Law Mathematics Media and communication Nursing Science 9 81 5 Nursing 8 84 4 Games and interactive environments Business 8 84 4 Social work 9 81 4.5 Mathematics 6 89 4 Human services 12 74 4 Science 11 76 4 Media and communication 12 74 4 Human services Business 8 84 4 Nursing 8 84 4 Creative industries 12 74 4 Business 8 84 4 Justice 12 74 4 Engineering 9 81 5 Public health 12 74 4 Games and interactive environments 11 76 4 Business 8 84 4 Information technology 11 76 4 Creative industries 11 76 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Engineering 9 81 5 Mathematics 6 89 4 Interactive and visual design 11 76 4 Social work Psychology 9 81 4.5 Law 5 91 5.5 Visual arts Business 4 Mathematics 6 89 4 Science 11 76 4 Information technology Interactive and visual Business design Information technology 8 84 4 11 76 4 Journalism Business 5 91 4 Law 5 91 5.5 Public health Science Campus: GP (Gardens Point), KG (Kelvin Grove), CB (Caboolture) For assumed knowledge subjects see the single degrees on pages 15–19. This course has additional entry requirements. For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/additional-entry 21 Aysha Moulton Entertainment industries and accounting student I chose to study at QUT because I want to be a producer and create stories. My degree includes work placements, internships and real-world projects, so I will have industry experience and networks when I graduate. I didn’t have the greatest OP but with QUT’s entry pathways I gained entry to my course. My advice is to do your research. There is lots of information, help and scholarships out there. If you really want it, you can make it happen. How do I apply? 1. Follow this simple guide to help you through the application process. Find the course that suits you Visit www.qut.edu.au/study to find out as much as possible about the courses you are interested in studying. To find the QUT degrees that best match your interests and abilities try Match My Skills, an online, interactive quiz that has been designed by professional careers advisers. The quiz will help you to create a shortlist of possible courses. For decision-making advice visit www.qut.edu.au/study/ undergraduate-study 22 2. Check you meet the entry requirements How selection is made Bridging studies If you are studying Year 12 in Queensland, your application will be considered on your Year 12 Student Profile. If you do not have the assumed knowledge we strongly recommend preparatory studies—before the course begins or during the first semester of study—through QUT or other recognised providers. QUT offers courses in chemistry, mathematics and physics. Some tertiary preparation courses provide an entry rank as well as the opportunity to study assumed knowledge subjects. Visit www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge If you have other Year 12 results (including International Baccalaureate, interstate or overseas results), or if you are applying for entry based on other study or work experience, then you will be considered for course offers on the basis of your entry rank. Applicants are selected for courses in order of academic merit, with OPs and ranks treated equally in the process. OP and rank cut offs from the previous admission period are listed on pages 15–21. It is important to realise that the cut offs published by institutions should be used as a guide only. Cut offs can change from year to year depending on the number of applications, the standard of the applicants (OP/rank) and the number of places available in the course (quota). Additional entry requirements Education degrees and some degrees in creative industries have additional entry requirements which may include a portfolio, audition, interview or suitability statement, as well as academic achievement. To check the process and the application dates visit www.qut.edu.au/additional-entry Assumed knowledge For most courses, QUT has an assumed knowledge scheme. This means that we don’t use specific school subjects as entry criteria for our courses; however we assume you have the knowledge either through high school subjects or bridging courses. You may struggle with your studies if you don’t have this knowledge. Prerequisites Bachelor of Education courses have prerequisite subjects which you must have studied in order to gain entry to the course. For more information, including prerequisite subject equivalents and how to meet prerequisites if you haven’t already, visit www.qut.edu.au/prerequisites Arsham Kapoor Economics and statistics student I chose my degree so I could put my love of data and numbers to meaningful use, and I am able to design my study to suit my strengths and interests. I completed a year of another degree before realising that it wasn’t what I wanted to do, but I was able to use that study to gain entry to my current course. English language proficiency If you are a domestic student you will meet the English language proficiency requirements so long as you have completed secondary schooling in Australia, or completed one year of full-time accredited diploma-level studies in Australia with a grade point average of 4 or above (on QUT's 7-point scale). If your first language is not English and you have not previously undertaken either senior schooling or higher study in the English language, you must demonstrate your English language proficiency. Visit www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge Assumed knowledge does not apply to international students. For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/ assumed-knowledge 23 3. Investigate the entry programs Educational disadvantage If you have been disadvantaged in your education, bonus OPs or ranks and a scholarship may be awarded through the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). If eligible, you can receive up to three bonus OPs or six ranks for all EAS categories including financial hardship, home environment and responsibilities, English language difficulty, personal illness and disability, and educational disruption. A combined maximum of five OPs or 10 ranks applies if you’re eligible for multiple categories. If you are successful when applying for the financial hardship category, and you enrol to study at QUT, you will also receive a guaranteed $3500 QUT Equity Scholarship. All students are encouraged to make an application via QUT’s Equity Scholarship Scheme even if they are unsuccessful in their EAS application. Apply for EAS on your QTAC application. If you are eligible, any OP/rank bonuses are applied automatically to your QUT preferences. For more information phone 07 3138 5582 or visit www.qut.edu.au/ special-entry Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students The Oodgeroo Unit’s Centralised Assessment Selection Program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants by recognising life experiences, any study undertaken, and skills, commitment and potential. If you have identified via QTAC as an Indigenous Australian and list QUT in your top three preferences, the Oodgeroo Unit will contact you. The Oodgeroo Unit also supports Indigenous Australian students with a guaranteed scholarship or bursary, pre-orientation program and tutorial assistance. For more information contact the Oodgeroo Unit on (toll free) phone 1800 645 513, email [email protected] or visit www.qut.edu.au/oodgeroo Entry Bonus Scheme The QUT Entry Bonus Scheme offers: • • • two bonus QTAC ranks for completed Mathematics C, Physics or Languages Other Than English (LOTE) subjects (4 SA or better) one bonus QTAC rank for a completed university subject while at school (e.g. START QUT) two bonus QTAC ranks for completed Engineering Technology (4 SA or better) for students who apply to study a QUT Bachelor of Engineering or related double degree. This scheme applies to students completing Year 12 or equivalent in 2017 and applying for entry in 2018. Visit www.qut.edu.au/ entry-bonus 24 Elite Athlete Entry Program If you are an elite athlete, sportsperson, manager or coach, we encourage you to apply for the QUT Elite Athlete Entry Program, which offers a bonus of up to three OP bands or six entry ranks to eligible applicants. You may also be eligible for support with managing your studies or scholarships. For details visit www.qut.edu.au/elite-athletes OP and International Baccalaureate Guarantee If you receive an OP 1–5, an entry rank of 93 or better, or an International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 33 or better, you are guaranteed a place in the majority of QUT’s courses in the major offer round. This means that when you find out your OP or entry rank you can assess your eligibility for a QUT course before receiving an offer. You still need to lodge a QTAC application by the closing date. To find out whether a course is included in the OP Guarantee visit www.qut.edu.au/study Mature-age or post-school entry Your OP doesn’t go out of date after you leave school; it gets converted to a rank (out of 99). If your rank isn’t sufficient to gain entry to your chosen course, or if you don’t have an OP or rank, you can be allocated a rank based on additional study (degree or partial degree studies, TAFE or private provider), or work experience. Visit www.qut.edu.au/ study/entry-pathways If you have already completed a bachelor degree, you may be eligible for graduate entry to courses in education, podiatry, paramedics, nursing, and law, or entry to QUT’s postgraduate courses. To check your eligibility check the course entry at www.qut.edu.au/study 4. Check the costs Commonwealth supported places (CSP) Student services and amenities fee If you are a domestic undergraduate student, your fees will be partly funded by the government, and you will pay the balance of your course cost. If you meet the citizenship and residency requirements, you can defer your payment until you have graduated and are working full time. The actual student contribution depends on the number of units studied and the band for each unit, and can vary from semester to semester. For more information check the course details at www.qut.edu.au/study 2017 student contribution bands for Commonwealth supported students Band Band 1 Estimated cost (two semesters) Education, nursing, visual and performing arts, behavioural science, social studies, foreign languages $6349 Band 2 Computing, built environment, health, engineering, mathematics, statistics, science, surveying $9050 Band 3 Accounting, administration, economics, commerce, law $10 596 HECS-HELP Most students choose not to pay their contribution up front and defer payment of their contribution with a government HECS-HELP loan. Loans are repaid when students begin their career and their income passes a certain level ($54 869 in the 2016–17 income year). Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/hecs-help The student services and amenities fee covers services such as health and welfare, employment and career advice, clubs and cultural events, work experience opportunities, leadership and development programs, study skills and orientation information. The maximum fee for 2017 is $294. Eligible students can defer the fee through a loan scheme called SA-HELP. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-andscholarships Other costs and requirements There are also general living expenses you may need to consider while you are studying, including accommodation, telephone, gas and electricity bills, food, transport, clothing, medical bills and entertainment. Some courses have course-related equipment or material costs. Depending on your course, you may need to apply for a blue card (for working with children). To find out if your course has additional costs visit www.qut.edu.au/additional-course-costs. For advice on how to support yourself while you study, turn to page 12. Muava Temita Justice and law student I came from a financially disadvantaged background and didn’t think I would be able to go to uni, but since the government made changes allowing some New Zealand citizens to use HECS-HELP, uni became a possibility. I was eligible for entry through the Educational Access Scheme and received an Equity Scholarship and a Smith Family scholarship. I also have some casual jobs. The scholarships have been an immense help in buying textbooks, stationery and a desk. I also received support with settling in to university through a mentor program, had access to the textbook loan scheme and received a laptop. Tax file number If you wish to use HECS-HELP or SA-HELP to defer your fee payment, you will need to provide QUT with your tax file number (TFN). If you don’t already have a TFN you should apply to the Australian Tax Office before you start university as it can take up to 28 days to process. Visit www.ato.gov.au New Zealand citizens For New Zealand citizens (including Pasifika peoples who came to Australia as NZ citizens) your residency status will affect how you pay for university and eligibility for financial support (such as HECS-HELP, Centrelink and scholarships). Research these issues as early as possible so you are prepared for university. New Zealand citizen special category visa holders may be eligible for HECS-HELP. For more information search for the FAQs NZ page at www.studyassist.gov.au 25 5. Research the scholarships QUT is proud to offer a broad range of scholarships to reward and support students. Scholarships scheme for low-income students Make sure you explore the range of scholarships available across various faculties and courses, for both commencing and continuing students. For more information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduatescholarships In 2018, QUT has around $4 million in scholarships, bursaries and computers available specifically for people who need financial help. Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships QUT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded to incoming students with outstanding achievement. We offer: • • • • • • 80 academic scholarships valued at $30 000 each 10 academic scholarships valued at $10 000 each eight elite athlete scholarships valued at $30 000 each for academically high-achieving students who excel in sport 12 elite athlete scholarships valued at $10 000 each for students who excel in sport eight elite visual and performing arts scholarships valued at $30 000 each, awarded to students who are ranked first or second in their audition or portfolio in QUT’s acting, dance performance, visual arts or music degrees 12 creative industries scholarships valued at $10 000 each, awarded to the students ranked first and second in their audition or portfolio in QUT’s dance or business/ visual arts degrees, and to the third and fourth highest ranked students in acting, dance performance, music and visual arts degrees. Scholarship holders gain membership to the College of Excellence, which brings together QUT’s best and brightest students. Members are encouraged to build a personal and professional development program that challenges them to realise their true potential. Applications close 17 November 2017. 26 All low-income students who plan to study at QUT in 2018 are encouraged to apply for Equity Scholarships, which range in value from $1500 to $7500. Academic results are not taken into consideration for these scholarships, only financial need. If you are from a low-income background and are accepted through the financial hardship category of QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (the Q-Step Scheme) you will also receive a boost of up to three OPs or six ranks for entry to most undergraduate courses at QUT and a guaranteed $3500 Equity Scholarship (see page 24). Many faculties provide support for students from low-income backgrounds including scholarships and bursaries, emergency grants, textbook vouchers, book loan schemes and employment programs. Information is available through each faculty’s low-income student contact officer. See page 12 for more information about supporting yourself at university. Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students Indigenous Commonwealth Scholarships are available through the Equity Scholarships Scheme for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students who are from low-income backgrounds or experiencing financial hardship. Other scholarships are also available. Scholarships for out-of-towners The Tim Fairfax AC Regional and Remote Scholarships and the Dr Laurie Cowled Learning Potential Fund Scholarships are available for students who are experiencing financial hardship and are from regional, rural or remote areas. Jake Sykes Finance and electrical engineering student QUT's Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship offers so many opportunities on top of the amazing financial support. It has connected me with other like-minded people, as well as mentors and dedicated staff. It’s also been a pathway into other programs, such as working as a student ambassador and gaining entry into the Science and Engineering Dean's Scholars program. Overall, holding a scholarship at QUT has completely changed my life for the better and makes the future even more exciting. 6. 7. Make your application count Applications for QUT undergraduate courses are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) online application service. Visit www.qtac.edu.au International students completing Year 12 studies in Australia must apply through QTAC. All other international applicants must apply directly to QUT or through one of our authorised agents or representatives. For details visit www.qut.edu.au/international or phone (Australia Freecall) 1800 181 848. Accept your offer Concerned you won’t get in? If you don’t think you will receive the OP or rank to gain entry into your preferred course you can undertake further study to receive a new rank. This is called upgrading. Your options include completing: • • Making the most of your preferences Talk to your guidance officer, QUT or QTAC staff about making the most of your six QTAC preferences to increase your chances of being offered your ideal course. Firstly, list the courses you want to study from most preferred to least preferred. As a guide, your: • • • first and second preferences are your desired courses that you most want to study third and fourth preferences are back-up courses that you want to study but are less competitive for entry fifth and six preferences are pathway courses that are easier to get into, will help you upgrade into your preferred course, and that you are willing to study if you miss out on other choices. Secondly, check the major offer round date. If all of your preferences have the same major offer round, there’s no need to do anything else. If you have courses listed with different major offer rounds, you then need to order your preferences by major offer round date (from earliest date to latest date). Visit www.qtac.edu.au • one full-time year of degree-level study with a passing grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale), leading to an entry rank 93 an advanced diploma (minimum rank 93), diploma (minimum rank 87), or certificate IV (minimum rank 74) through TAFE or other accredited providers a TAFE/QUT dual award, which provides guaranteed entry to the QUT course after you successfully complete the TAFE component. Higher ranks may be achieved with higher grade point averages, or with the Special Tertiary Admissions Test. All qualifications refer to Australian Qualifications Framework awards. Make sure you consider these options when completing your QTAC application. For details visit www.qut.edu.au/upgrading Mid-year entry Keen to start studying as soon as possible? Mid-year entry is available in a range of courses so you may be able to start in July, rather than waiting until the following year. To check the available courses and application dates visit www.qut.edu.au/mid-year You will be notified by QTAC if you receive an offer. Some early offers for QUT courses will be made; however if you don’t receive an early offer there’s no need to worry. Offers will still be made in the major offer round. Check your status using the QTAC online application service. You need to respond to QTAC by the deadline to accept your offer, or to be considered in future offer rounds. If you don’t respond to your offer, it will lapse and you won’t be considered for future offer rounds. Once you have accepted your offer through QTAC, you will have access to QUT’s online services for enrolment. For advice about offers and getting started at QUT visit www.qut.edu.au/study/after-qtac Credit for prior study If you have completed studies at a tertiary level you may be granted credit for prior learning. We call this advanced standing. Students who have completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma may also receive credit for some units. Once you have accepted your QTAC offer you can apply to QUT for credit. Visit www.qut.edu.au/credit Deferment QUT allows all domestic applicants to defer the start of their study for one year, except in courses using specific admission requirements such as portfolios, audition, prior study or work experience, or where course changes do not permit deferment. In special circumstances, QUT may grant a further deferment of up to 12 months. Visit www.qut.edu.au/deferment 27 The next step— advice from someone who’s been there Bianca Ramirez Creative industries and human services student This is an exciting time for you. It’s a new opportunity and it’s all about taking your future into your own hands. Not sure what to do? Use this checklist to get you started. ▶ Can’t decide what to study? Understand what your skills and interests are and use that as a basis for your decision. Try Match My Skills, a quiz designed by professional careers advisers. Get decision-making advice at www.qut.edu.au/study/ undergraduate-study ▶ Wondering what your course might be like? Browse QUT courses online or search for a course that interests you. You can even hear from current students and graduates. Visit www.qut.edu.au/ study/undergraduate-study 28 ▶ Keen to check out the campus? Visiting QUT for events like Open Day gave me an idea of what to expect as a student and what QUT had to offer me. Come along and talk to staff and students, see the campus and find out everything you need to know. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/events ▶ Ready for the inside story? Find out about university life from people who know what they are talking about—QUT students. Read real student blogs at blogs.qut.edu.au/ student-sharehouse ▶ Need some cash? My scholarship makes a big difference, helping me with transport expenses and student fees—don’t miss out. Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/ undergraduate-scholarships ▶W ant to get a head start on your friends? To get an early taste of uni life and start ahead of the game, consider START QUT. If you are a high-achieving student you can start studying university subjects while you are in Year 12. Visit www.qut.edu.au/startqut ▶ Parents hassling you for information? If your parents have lots of questions, they can go to a Parent Information Seminar in May or at Open Day, or access heaps of resources online. Visit www.qut.edu.au/parents ▶ Want to stay in the loop? Sign up to get personalised emails with the information you need to help you decide about studying at QUT. Visit www.qut.edu.au/stay-connected ▶ Questions? QUT staff are ready to help. Ask questions on live chat at www.qut.edu.au/student-centres, by email to [email protected] or phone 07 3138 2000. Remember, you may not know whether something is right for you until you experience it first hand and it's OK to change your mind. Start exploring your future now. QUT OPEN DAY Sunday 30 July 2017, 9am–3pm Gardens Point (city) campus Gardens Point campus Talk to staff and current students, attend seminars, tour the campus and facilities, and find out what it’s like to study at QUT. All study areas are represented at Gardens Point campus including courses based at other QUT campuses. Visit Kelvin Grove for campus tours and tours of the Clinical Simulation Centre, QUT Health Clinics, and the Creative Industries Precinct. Caboolture campus Visit the Caboolture Campus Open Day if you are interested in studying at the campus—Sunday 20 August 2017, 9am–2pm. WIN a MacBook Register online for event updates and your chance to win a MacBook. www.qut.edu.au/open-day See the Open Day website for competition terms and conditions. Real Choices Please ask us 2017 calendar of events QUT Information Services Live chat www.qut.edu.au/student-centres 24/7 answers ask.qut.edu.au Email [email protected] QUT staff and students will be available at the following events to answer your questions. You can sign up to receive email reminders about upcoming events at www.qut.edu.au/study/events International students Australia Freecall 1800 181 848 Phone +61 3 9627 4853 Fax +61 3 9627 4863 www.qut.edu.au/international Regional Careers Markets May–August Queensland and New South Wales QUT Open Day 30 July, 9am–3pm Gardens Point campus Parent Information Seminar 16 May, 6–7.30pm Gardens Point campus QUT Caboolture Campus Open Day 20 August, 9am–2pm Caboolture campus Please visit us 17 May, 6–7.30pm North Lakes Community Centre Gardens Point 2 George Street, Level 3, V Block 8am–6pm Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm weekends 18 May, 6–7.30pm Caboolture campus Kelvin Grove Victoria Park Road, Level 2, R Block 8am–6pm Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm weekends Caboolture Tallon Street, Ground Floor, J Block 8.30am–4.30pm, Monday–Friday www.qut.edu.au Information contained in this publication was correct at the time of publishing. The university reserves the right to amend any information, and to cancel, change or relocate any course. For the latest course information visit www.qut.edu.au/study Careers and Employment Expo 2–3 June 9am–3.30pm Friday 10am–4pm Saturday Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo) 15–16 July, 10am–4pm Brisbane Showgrounds Return to Study Seminars 12 September, 6–7.30pm Gardens Point campus 13 September, 6–7.30pm North Lakes Community Centre 14 September, 6–7.30pm Caboolture campus Holiday Campus Tours 22 September, 9am–1pm Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses QUT Real Decisions 19 December, 9am–1pm Gardens Point campus 19 December, 1–4pm Caboolture campus CRICOS No.00213J QUT is committed to sustainability. The paper used in Real Choices 2018 has the credentials: © QUT 2016 22446 International students This publication has been prepared for Australian students and those with permanent resident status. 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