Assumed knowledge

Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:

• English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
• Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

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.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

• PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online: overall 58
• Cambridge English Score: overall 176
• IELTS Academic / IELTS Online: overall 6.5
• TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper: overall 79

Vocational education and training (VET) study

Vocational education and training (VET) study provides an excellent foundation for future study at QUT. To be considered for entry to degree courses you can use an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) award completed at TAFE or a private education provider, including:

• certificate IV
• diploma
• advanced diploma.

A completed certificate III can also be considered for entry to a QUT diploma.

Your VET study results are converted into a selection rank and QUT allocates higher selection ranks than QTAC for the completion of these AQF awards.