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Diploma in Business

Year 2015

QUT code BS40

CRICOS 081618F

Duration(full-timeinternational)

1 year

OP 14

Rank 70

Domestic fee(indicative)

2015: $9,036 per StudyPeriod (48 credit points)

International fee(indicative)


Total creditpoints

96

Credit pointsfull-time sem.

48

CourseCoordinator

Ken Beutel([email protected])

DisciplineCoordinator

International Subjectprerequisites

English●

You must have achieved this study at a levelcomparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognisedpost-secondary studies.

Minimum EnglishrequirementsStudents must meet the English proficiencyrequirements.

IELTS (International English Language TestingSystem)

Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

International CoursestructureYou will complete six of the business core units aswell as two units of communication.

Diploma in Business unitsAccounting●

Economics●

Global Business●

Management●

Marketing●

Working in Business●

Professional Communication 1●


Extension English SessionsFor first-semester students, these sessions take placeduring weeks two to eight. Other QUTIC students inUniversity Entry Programs may join the sessions, iftheir timetable permits. The aims of Extension Englishare to improve the student’s English languageproficiency in speaking, listening and overall writingability in a relaxed environment.

In addition to developing these language skills,students have the opportunity to discuss culturalissues and ask questions about studying at university.

Sample StructureCode Title

Semester One

BSD110 Accounting

BSD124 Working in Business

BSD126 Marketing

QCD110ProfessionalCommunication 1

Semester Two

BSD113 Economics

BSD115 Management

BSD119 Global Business




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Diploma in Engineering

Year 2015

QUT code EN02

CRICOS 086329G


1 year

OP 14

Rank 70


2015: $12,500 per studyperiod (48 credit points)

Total creditpoints

96


48

CourseCoordinator

Ken Beutel;[email protected]



Maths B●




Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

Diploma in EngineeringThe Diploma of Engineering provides students withknowledge of current developments in theengineering environment, and equips them with theskills necessary to process fundamental engineeringproblems. Knowledge and skills will be based onestablished Engineering approaches and practices.Students gain coherent and integrated theoretical andpractical knowledge with emphasis on developingtechnical, analytical, decision-making, problem solvingand teamwork skills with real world application. TheDiploma also emphasises the development ofacademic literacy, professional communication andreflective learning skills which assist in preparingstudents for the demands of work, further learning,and continued personal and professionaldevelopment.

International CoursestructureYou will complete six of engineering core units as wellas two units of communication studies.

Diploma in Engineering unitsEngineering Mathematics●

Energy in Engineering Systems●

Introductory Engineering Mathematics●

Foundations of Electrical Engineering●

Civil Engineering Materials●

Engineering Computation●



Extension English sessionsFor first-semester students, these language sessionstake place during weeks 2-8.

Other QUTIC students in university entry programsmay join the sessions if their timetable permits.

The aim of extension English sessions is to improveyour English language proficiency in speaking,listening and overall writing ability in a relaxedenvironment.

In addition to developing these language skills, youwill have the opportunity to discuss cultural issues andask questions about studying at university.


Semester 1

EGD121EngineeringMechanics

EGD113Energy in EngineeringSystems

EGD125IntroductoryEngineeringMathematics


Semester 1

EGD120Foundations ofElectrical Engineering

EGD270Civil EngineeringMaterials

EGD126EngineeringComputation



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Diploma in Creative Industries

Year 2015

QUT code IF06

CRICOS 081617G


1 year

OP 14

Rank 70



Total creditpoints

96


48

CourseCoordinator



[email protected]


English●




Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

DescriptionThe Diploma in Creative Industries (previous title:University Diploma in Creative Industries), which hasintakes for international students in February, Juneand October, is primarily a pathway for entry tobachelor degrees within Creative Industries, with theBachelor of Creative Industries KK33 being the mostprevalent course progression pathway. Students gaincoherent and integrated theoretical, technical andpractical knowledge with emphasis on developingtechnical, analytical, decision-making, problemsolving, teamwork and communication skills in well-defined, structured environments and with real worldapplication.

In this program, students study six faculty units aswell as two units of Communication which have beendesigned to support their other units. Small lecturesand tutorials, additional workshops and the support ofLanguage and Welfare Advisers provide an excellentlearning environment.

Course CompletionStudents must obtain at least a grade of 4 (Pass) in allunits.

ProgressionStudents who successful complete the Diploma ofCreative Industries and achieve a GPA of 4.0 willreceive one year's advanced standing and beguaranteed a place in one of the availablebachelor programs from the Creative IndustriesFaculty.

96 credit points of advanced standing with:

4 semesters to complete:

Sample StructureSemesters

Semester One●

Semester Two●

Note●

Code Title

Semester One

KKD101Creative Industries:People and Practices

KCD103Strategic SpeechCommunication

KTD101 The Successful

Creative Life


Note: KKD101, KCD103 & KTD101 are offered inALTERNATE semesters

Semester Two

KKD102Creative Industries:Making Connections

KVD104Photomedia and ArtisticPractice

DED202Introducing DesignHistory


Note: KKD102, KVD104 & DED202 are offered inALTERNATE semesters

Note

BSD126 Marketing

(Recommended for B Entertainment; B MassCommunication)

Can replace either DED100 or DED202


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Diploma in Information Technology

Year 2015

QUT code IT10

CRICOS 081616G


1 year

OP 14

Rank 70



Total creditpoints

96


48

CourseCoordinator




English●




Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

QUT International CollegeInternational students may upgrade to the QUTBachelor of Information Technology through QUTInternational College at our Kelvin Grove campus.

The University Diploma in Information Technology isequivalent to two semesters of the Bachelor ofInformation Technology degree with a total of 96credit points (48 standard credit points for a full-timesemester).

In the University Diploma program, students study sixdegree core units as well as two English languageunits that have been designed to support the othercore units.

Progression to the Bachelorof Information TechnologyStudents who successfully complete these eight unitswith a grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale)and obtain a grade of at least 4 in ProfessionalCommunication 2 are given two semesters full-timeadvanced standing towards their degree and areguaranteed a place in the Bachelor of InformationTechnology.

Students who complete the University Diploma inInformation Technology are also eligible for 96 creditpoints towards the Bachelor of Corporate SystemsManagement and Bachelor of Games and InteractiveEntertainment.

International CoursestructureDiploma in InformationTechnology units

Impact of IT●

Computer Technology Fundamentals●

Designing for IT●

Building IT Systems●

Programming Principles●

Modelling Information Systems●



Extension English SessionsFor first-semester students, these sessions take placeduring weeks two to eight. Other QUTIC students inUniversity Entry Programs may join the sessions, iftheir timetable permits. The aims of Extension Englishare to improve the student’s English languageproficiency in speaking, listening and overall writing

ability in a relaxed environment.

In addition to developing these language skills,students have the opportunity to discuss culturalissues and ask questions about studying at university.


Semester One

ITD101 Impact of IT

ITD102Computer TechnologyFundamentals

ITD104 Building IT Systems


NOTE: ITD101 & ITD102 are offered inALTERNATE semesters

Semester Two

ITD103 Designing for IT

ITD121ProgrammingPrinciples

ITD122Modelling InformationSystems


NOTE: ITD103 & ITD122 are offered inALTERNATE semesters


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Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication

Year 2015

QUT code BS37

CRICOS 085449G


6 months

Campus Gardens Point





Total creditpoints

48

Start months February, July

Int. Start Months February, July

CourseCoordinator

Enquiries to BusinessStudent Services on 31382050 or [email protected]


International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any discipline with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

2 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Applied Finance, IntegratedMarketing Communication; International Business;Management; Marketing; Public Relations or StrategicAdvertising ) (three semesters):

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higheraward) in any discipline with an overall grade average(GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

For students with a relevantbackground in their nominatedmajor1.5 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate inBusiness and Communication (onesemester) leading to BS11 Masterof Business (Integrated MarketingCommunication) (two semesters)A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of advertising, business communication ormarketing with grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (onQUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (International Business) (twosemesters)

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of international business with a minimumgrade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale).

1.5 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Management) (two semesters)

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of management, international business orbusiness administration with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Marketing) (two semesters)

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of marketing with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year programBS37Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Strategic Advertising) (twosemesters)

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of business communication, journalism,media studies or public relations with a minimumgrade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 pointscale).

2 year programBS37 Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Applied Finance) (threesemesters)

A completed recognised bachelor degree in the fieldof banking or finance with a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

2 year programBS37Graduate Certificate in Business andCommunication (one semester) leading to BS11Master of Business (Public Relations) (threesemester)

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher)in the field of business communication, journalism,media studies or public relations with a minimumgrade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 pointscale).

PathwaysStudents seeking pathways for accounting, humanresource management or professional accountingmajors should consider the QC05 UniversityCertificate Tertiary Preparation or QUT English forAcademic Purposes pathways.



Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.5

Reading 5.5

Listening 5.0

Overall 6.0

Successful completion of QUT's English for AcademicPurposes (EAP)(Direct Stream) with 50% or better.

Course DesignStudents complete the four units in discipline area thatmatch the major they have been offered in the BS11Master of Business. Students undertake twoCommunication units delivered by QUT InternationalCollege and two discipline units taken directly fromthe Master of Business program.

ArticulationUpon successful completion of the GraduateCertificate in Business and Communication with aGPA of 4.0 (on a 7-point scale) students mayarticulate from the Graduate Certificate in Businessand Communication into the related BS11 Master ofBusiness course. Students must meet the entryrequirements and/or prerequisites for further study.

AbbreviationGradCertBusComn

Domestic Course structureStudents will choose the discipline area in theGraduate Certificate in Business and Communicationthat matches the major they have been offered in theMaster of Business. They will undertake twoCommunication units delivered by QUT InternationalCollege and two discipline units taken directly fromthe Master of Business program.

Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication



International CoursestructureStudents will choose the discipline area in theGraduate Certificate in Business and Communicationthat matches the major they have been offered in theMaster of Business. They will undertake twoCommunication units delivered by QUT InternationalCollege and two discipline units taken directly fromthe Master of Business program.

In this list

Applied Finance Structure●

International Business Structure●

Integrated Marketing Communications●

Management●

Marketing●

Public Relations●

Strategic Advertising●

Applied Finance Structure

Code Title

EFN405AppliedEconomics

EFN406ManagerialFinance

QCD111Communication1

QCD211Communication2

International Business Structure

Code Title

MGN447Managing in aGlobalised Economy

AMN431MarketingInternationally

QCD111 Communication 1


Integrated Marketing Communications

Code Title

AMN400 Consumer Behaviour

AMN401Integrated MarketingCommunication



Management

Code Title

MGN409Management Theoryand Practice

MGN412OrganisationalBehaviour



Marketing

Code Title

AMN400ConsumerBehaviour

AMN442MarketingManagement



Public Relations

Code Title

AMN461Corporate MediaStrategy and Tactics

AMN465 Public RelationsManagement



Strategic Advertising

Code Title

AMN420AdvertisingManagement

AMN400ConsumerBehaviour





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Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology

Year 2015

QUT code IN17

CRICOS 086328J


6 months





Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

ph: +61 7 3138 8822;email:[email protected]


International EntryrequirementsAcademic entry requirementA completed recognised bachelor degree ininformation technology.

Pathway: Graduate Certificate toIN20 Master of InformationTechnologyStudents must have a completed recognised bachelordegree in information technology.

This pathway consists of IN17 Graduate Certificate inInformation Technology (1 semester) leading to IN20Master of Information Technology (3 semester)

Pathway: Graduate Certificate toIN21 Master of InformationTechnologyStudents must have a completed recognised bachelordegree in information technology.

For the majors: Enterprise Systems, General Studies,Networks and Security, the pathway will be:

IN17 Graduate Certificate in InformationTechnology (1 semester) leading to IN21Master of Information Technology (2semesters)

●

For the majors: Data Science, Business ProcessManagement, Computer Science, Human ComputerInteraction and Information Management, the pathwaywill be:

IN17 Graduate Certificate in InformationTechnology (1 semester) leading to IN21Master of Information Technology (3semesters)

●

Students with bachelor degrees in disciplines otherthan information technology could consider the QC05University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation or QUTEnglish for Academic Purposes pathways.



Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.5

Reading 5.5

Listening 5.0

Overall 6.0

Successful completion of QUT's English for AcademicPurposes (EAP)(Direct Stream) with 50% or better.

Course DesignThe Graduate Certificate in Communication forInformation Technology will provide you with corediscipline studies and communication knowledge andskills.

The course structure consists of 48 credit points ofunits. There are two common core communicationsunits (24cp) and two information technology unitoptions (24cp) from the following informationtechnology areas: Computer Science/Data Science,Enterprise Systems, Networks, Security, or BusinessProcess Management.

NB: If you intend to follow a major pathway intoIN20/21 MIT you should select the recommended ITunits for those majors on commencment of IN17.

Pathways to Further StudyThe QUT Graduate Certificate in Communication forInformation Technology is located at Level 8 of theAustralian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Eligiblegraduates may articulate from the GraduateCertificate in Communication for InformationTechnology into the related IN20 Master ofInformation Technology/ IN21 Master of InformationTechnology - Graduate Entry course.

International CoursestructureThe course structure consists of 48 credit points ofunits. There are two common core communicationsunits (24 credit points) and two information technologyunit options (24 credit points) from the followinginformation technology areas:

computer science/data science●

enterprise systems●

networks●

security●

business process management.●

NB: If you intend to follow a major pathwayinto IN20/21 MIT you should select the recommendedIT units for those majors on commencment of IN17.


Semester 1

Core Units (24cp):



PLUS select 2 Units (24cp) from the following pairedunit options: (The units are grouped by Majors asoffered in the Master of Information Technology. It isimportant you select the pairing that reflects theMajor you wish to study in your Masters as theseunits will be credited towards your MIT). If youchoose to not study a major (i.e. the No Majoroption), please select any 2 units from the list.

NETWORKS

IFN660 Programming Language Theory

IFN642Applied Cryptography and NetworkSecurity

SECURITY

IFN642Applied Cryptography and NetworkSecurity


COMPUTER SCIENCE/DATA SCIENCE

IFN645Data Mining Technology andApplications


ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

IFN662 Enterprise Systems and Applications

IFN650 Business Process Analytics

BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT

IFN650 Business Process Analytics

NO MAJOR

Select any 2 units from the above Majors list.

Code Title

Semester 2

Core Units (24cp):



PLUS select 2 Units (24cp) from the following pairedunit options: (The units are grouped by Majors asoffered in the Master of Information Technology. It is

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Information Technology



important you select the pairing that reflects theMajor you wish to study in your Masters as theseunits will be credited towards your MIT). If youchoose to not study a major (i.e. the No Majoroption), please select any 2 units from the list.

NETWORKS

IFN641 Advanced Network Management

IFN643 Computer System Security

SECURITY


IFN641 Advanced Network Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE


ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

IFN663 Advanced Enterprise Architecture

IFN652 Business Process Management

BUSINESS PROCESS MANAGEMENT

IFN651 Lean Six Sigma

IFN652 Business Process Management

NO MAJOR

Select any 2 units from the above Majors list.



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Standard Foundation

Year 2015

QUT code QC01

CRICOS 065045E


13 weeks

OP 14

Rank 70



Total creditpoints

60

CourseCoordinator

Scott Leisemann([email protected])




Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 6.0

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF200 Australian Studies

QCF212 Academic English 2

QCF122Organisations AndManagement

QCF256 Mathematics A2

QCF270InternationalPerspectives

For progression into the QUT Bachelor ofBusiness (all other majors).

Semester 1

Code Title




QCF260 Professional Studies


For progression into all the QUT Creative Industriesand Law bachelor programs.

Semester 1

Code Title






For progression into all QUT Engineering bachelorprograms.

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF200AustralianStudies

QCF212AcademicEnglish 2

QCF230InformationProcessing

QCF254 Physics

QCF257 Mathematics B2

For progression into all QUT Information Technologybachelor programs.

Semester 1

Code Title


QCF212Academic English2




OR


For progression into all QUT Science bachelorprograms.

Semester 1

Code Title



QCF254 Physics

QCF257MathematicsB2

Elective unit

Semester 1 Elective Units

Code Title

QCF252LifeScience

QCF255 Chemistry

For progression into all the bachelor programs in theFaculty of Health that have subject prerequisites forentry.

Semester 1

Code Title



QCF257MathematicsB2

QCF255 Chemistry

Elective

Semester 1 Elective Units

Code Title

QCF252LifeScience

QCF255 Chemistry

For progression into all the bachelor programs in theFaculty of Health that don't have subject prerequisitesfor entry.

Semester 1

Code Title








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Standard Foundation

Year 2015

QUT code QC02

CRICOS 065045E


1 year

OP 18

Rank 60



Total creditpoints

120


60

CourseCoordinator





Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

Progression to the BachelorDegreeConditions of admission to your nominated BachelorDegree are included in your offer document andinclude the following:

• Successfully complete the Foundation courserequirements with a stipulated minimum grade pointaverage score for progression into your BachelorDegree depending on your chosen course;(For some courses you may be required to completecompulsory units such as Mathematics with aminimum grade of 4.0 or Pass grade)

• Achieve a grade of at least 5 in Academic English 2

Some courses including some double degreeprograms require students to submit an IELTS result.

Please check your QUT Offer letter for progressionrequirements that apply directly to you.

For progression into the QUT Bachelor of Business(Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing majors).

Semester One

Code Title

QCF100 Computing


QCF130 Accounting

QCF140 Economics

QCF156MathematicsA1

Semester Two

Code Title






NB. QC01 students will study second semseter unitsonly

For progression into the QUT Bachelor ofBusiness (all other majors).

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing


QCF130 Accounting

QCF140 Economics

QCF155PracticalMathematics

Semester 2

Code Title






For progression into all the QUT Creative Industriesand Law bachelor programs.

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing


QCF115FoundationEnglish


QCF160Introduction toCreativity

Semester 2

Code Title






For progression into all QUT Engineering bachelorprograms.

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing



QCF153PhysicalSciences

QCF157MathematicsB1

Semester 2

Code Title




QCF254 Physics


Forprogression into allQUTInformation

Standard Foundation



Technology bachelorprograms.

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing



QCF160Introduction toCreativity


OR


Semester 2

Code Title






OR


For progression into all QUT Science bachelorprograms.

In this listSemester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 2 Electives●

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing




QCF157MathematicsB1

Semester 2

Code Title



QCF257MathematicsB2

QCF254 Physics

Elective

Semester 2 Electives

Code Title

QCF252LifeScience

QCF255 Chemistry

For progression into all the bachelor programs in theFaculty of Health that have subject prerequisites forentry.

In this listSemester 1●

Semester 2●

Semester 2 Electives●

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing




QCF157MathematicsB1

Semester 2

Code Title



QCF257MathematicsB2

QCF255 Chemistry

Elective

Semester 2 Electives

Code Title

QCF252LifeScience

QCF254 Physics

For progression into all the bachelor programs in theFaculty of Health that don't have subject prerequisitesfor entry.

Semester 1

Code Title

QCF100 Computing




QCF252 Life Science

Semester 2

Code Title








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Extended Foundation

Year 2015

QUT code QC04

CRICOS 050167G


1 year

OP 18

Rank 60



Total creditpoints

132


13TP1 - 48CP, 13TP2 -60CP, 13TP3 - 24CP

CourseCoordinator





Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

Progression to the BachelorDegreeConditions of admission to your nominated BachelorDegree are included in your offer document andinclude the following:

• Successfully complete the Foundation courserequirements with a stipulated minimum grade pointaverage score for progression into your BachelorDegree depending on your chosen course;(For some courses you may be required to completecompulsory units such as Mathematics with aminimum grade of 4.0 or Pass grade)

• Achieve a grade of at least 5 in Academic English 2

Some courses including some double degreeprograms require students to submit an IELTS result.

Please check your QUT Offer letter for progressionrequirements that apply directly to you.

Sample StructureSemesters

Semester One●

Semester Two●

Semester Three (8 Week Teaching Period)●

Code Title

Semester One

QCF115 Foundation English

QCF155 Practical Mathematics

OR


OR


+ TWO ELECTIVES from the following list

QCF130 Accounting

QCF140 Economics

QCF153 Physical Sciences

QCF122 Organisations And Management

QCF252 Life Science

QCF160 Introduction to Creativity

Note: In some semesters some elective units maynot be offered if there is insufficient demand.

Semester Two

QCF100 Computing



OR


OR


+ TWO ELECTIVES from the following list

QCF122 Organisations And Management

QCF230 Information Processing

QCF252 Life Science

QCF254 Physics

QCF255 Chemistry

QCF270 International Perspectives

Approved diploma units (Business, IT orProfessional Communication students only).Diploma units can only be taken under specialcircumstances and with the approval of the CourseCoordinator.

Note: In some semesters some elective units maynot be offered if there is insufficient demand.

Semester Three (8 Week Teaching Period)



Note: In this semester students focus on the higherlevel tertiary preparation and communication skillsand attend 18 hours of study per week in theirclasses over a 8 week teaching period.



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University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation

Year 2015

QUT code QC05

CRICOS 065044F

Duration(full-time)

1



Total creditpoints

48


48

CourseCoordinator





Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 6.0

QC05-Stream A requires IELTS 6.0 overall and nosubscore less than 5.0 or TOEFL ibt overall 80 and nosubscore less than 18. QC05–Stream B requiresIELTS 6.5 overall and no subscore less than 6.0 orTOEFL ibt overall 90 and no subscore less than 20.

Entry Requirements -AcademicStudents must have met the academic entryrequirements for their proposed postgraduate orundergraduate course.

Entry Requirements- EnglishLanguageIELTS 6.0 with no sub-score less than 5.0 or TOEFLiBT Overall score of 80 (at least 18 in all bands) orTOEFL 550 (paper) or TOEFL 213 (CBT) orequivalent, or successful completion of the EAPprogram (N.B. Students should also check visarequirements).

DescriptionThe University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation is aone-semester program that enables students toreceive a University certificate on successfulcompletion. It is designed for students who may havealready met the academic entry requirements for aQUT undergraduate or postgraduate degree, but whomay not have met the English language and/orprerequisite requirements.*

This program provides two alternative streams:

Stream A is designed for students who have not metEnglish and/or prerequisite requirements for theirchosen undergraduate or postgraduate course. Moststudents may undertake one degree unit (for credit)whilst enrolled in the University Certificate in TertiaryPreparation program.

Stream B is for students who have met Englishrequirements but not prerequisite requirement for theirdegree, or who may wish to improve the standard oftheir academic English. These students may take oneor two degree units (for credit) whilst enrolled in theUniversity Certificate in Tertiary Preparation Program.

Both streams include intensive preparation foracademic language, lateral thinking, research andpresentation skills required for successful tertiarystudy. Small classes and dedicated staff ensure anexcellent learning environment. Additional support isprovided by Language and Welfare Advisers.

Alternatively, there may be some students who havealready met both the academic and Englishrequirements for a QUT degree entry, but who wouldprefer to undertake the University Certificate inTertiary Preparation in order to prepare for academicstudy in a different tertiary environment.

*Students who require a Student Visa should checkthe English language requirements for a student visafrom their country of origin.

Course CompletionStudents must obtain at least a grade of 4 (Pass)in allunits.

ProgressionIn order to progress to an award course, studentsmust:

i) fulfil the University Certificate in Tertiary Preparationcourse requirementsii) gain a minimum grade of 4 (Pass) inCommunication 2 or an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent,iii) meet any other conditions detailed in the 'letter ofoffer' from Student Business Services.


Stream A (for those with IELTS 6.0)



QCS230 Computing

DEGREE UNIT

Undergraduate students will need to enrol in theunits QCD110 and QCD210

Stream B (for those with IELTS 6.5)



DEGREE UNIT one

DEGREE UNIT two

Undergraduate students will need to enrol in theunits QCD110 and QCD210



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English for Academic Purposes for Degree Programs

Year 2015

QUT code QC10

CRICOS 011424G

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks


2015: $4,680 per StudyPeriod + $125 non-refundable enrolment fee

Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

John Healy




Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.5

Reading 5.5

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5

Entry Requirements -AcademicTo be eligible for entry, applicants must either:

1. Have an offer of a place in a QUT degree programand successfully complete the relevant EAP entrytest; or

2. Degree Entry (IELTS 6.5) - Produce originaldocumentary evidence of an IELTS score with anoverall minimum of 5.5 with reading and writing noless than 5.5 and no other sub-band less than 5 (orapproved equivalent); OR

3. Degree Entry (IELTS 6.0) - Produce originaldocumentary evidence of an IELTS score with anoverall minimum of 5.5 with no sub-band less than 5(or approved equivalent).

* You should check the English languagerequirements for a Student Visa from your country oforigin.

ProgresssionSuccessful completion of an EAP course is a pathwayinto QUT International College Foundation, Diploma,Certificate or Bridging programs; or QUTundergraduate or postgraduate award programs. Thecourse is recognised by all QUT faculties.


Modules

QCE003English for AcademicPurposes for Direct Entry toQUT

The EAP course consists of the following integratedmodules:

Seminars and Presentations

Academic Reading and Note-taking

Academic Writing

Listening and Note-taking from Lectures

Speaking in Academic Settings

Academic Study Skills

Computer Word-processing and Internet researchskills

Library research skills



Handbook



English for Academic Purposes for Foundation and University Diploma Programs

Year 2015

QUT code QC10

CRICOS 011424G

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks



Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

John Healy




Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Overall 5.0

ProgressionSuccessful completion of this EAP course is apathway into QUT International College Foundationand Diploma programs and the Associate Degree inDance.


Modules

QCE004English for AcademicPurposes for QUTICCourses

The EAP course consists of the following integratedmodules:


Academic Reading and Note-taking

Academic Writing




Computer Word-processing and Internet researchskills

Library research skills



Handbook



English for Academic Purposes Advanced

Year 2015

QUT code QC12

CRICOS 078120C

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks



Total creditpoints

48

CourseCoordinator

Ian McGregor([email protected])




Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

DescriptionThe aim of the EAP Advanced course is to assistinternational students to upgrade their Englishproficiency level for admission to university programswith higher English language level requirements. Thecourse is designed to prepare students forindependent study and to familiarise them with anAustralian academic setting in terms of studytechniques and student/lecturer relations andexpectations.

Course CompletionTo be eligible to receive EAP Advanced certification atthe end of the course, students must complete allcourse requirements.

On successful completion of the course, students willreceive a Completion & Attendance Certificate and aStatement of Results.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the EAP Advanced course,with the required overall grade of 65%, is a pathwayinto the following QUT award programs:

• CS45 Bachelor of Pharmacy• CS40 Bachelor of Medical Imaging Science• CS41 Bachelor of Radiation Therapy• CS44 Bachelor of Podiatry• NS40 Bachelor of Nursing (and associated doubledegrees)• OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science• OP85 Master of Optometry• PY18 Master of Clinical Psychology• PY50 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)• XN44 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (andassociated double degrees)


EAP Advanced

English for Academic Purposes Advanced



Handbook



IELTS Advanced

Year 2015

QUT code QC15

CRICOS 073922J

Duration(full-time)

15 weeks

Campus Kelvin Grove


2015: $1950 per StudyPeriod + $125 non-refundable enrolment fee


2015: $1950 per StudyPeriod + $125 non-refundable enrolment fee

Total creditpoints

60

Start months July

Int. Start Months July

CourseCoordinator



International EntryrequirementsSuccessful completion of the QUT InternationalCollege EAP Direct Entry program or EAP Plusprogram with a score of 65 percent or higher; orapproved equivalent.



Speaking 6.0

Writing 6.0

Reading 6.0

Listening 6.0

Overall 6.5

QC15 - IELTS AdvancedIELTS Advanced is designed to prepare candidateswho have already achieved IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-score less than 6.0) or acceptable equivalent, for theIELTS Test, Academic Module. It is offered to thoseseeking to achieve a score of IELTS 7.0 or higher.This is a test preparation course and students musttake an official IELTS test and achieve the requiredscore.

The course will also familiarise students with anAustralian academic setting in terms of studytechniques and student/lecturer relations andexpectations.

On completion of the IELTS Advanced program,students will take an IELTS test. For entry intoprograms that require a score of IELTS 7.0 or above,students must achieve this score in an official IELTStest to meet the requirements.



Handbook



English for Tertiary Preparation

Year 2015

QUT code QC22

CRICOS 045062C

Duration(full-time)

2 weeks


2015: $780 per StudyPeriod (20 credit points)+$125 non-refundableenrolment fee

Total creditpoints

8

CourseCoordinator





Speaking 5.0

Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Listening 5.0

Overall 5.5


English for Tertiary Preparation

QCN011English for TertiaryPreparation



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English For Academic Purposes Plus

Year 2015

QUT code QC24

CRICOS 064814K

Duration(full-time)

24 weeks


2015: $4,680 per StudyPeriod (2 Study Periods)+ $125 non-refundableenrolment fee

Total creditpoints

96

CourseCoordinator





Writing 5.0

Reading 5.0

Overall 5.0

Entry Requirements -AcademicTo be eligible for entry, applicants must have:

1. A conditional offer for a QUT degree program.Students without a conditional offer who wish toimprove their academic English may also apply if theymeet the English language entry requirements.

OR

2. Produce original documentary evidence of anIELTS score of a minimum 5.0 with reading andwriting sub-scores of at least 5.0 (or approvedequivalent). Students will also sit a placement test atthe beginning of their course.

* You should check the English languagerequirements for a Student Visa from your country oforigin.

DescriptionEAP Plus has been specifically developed forstudents who wish to commence their entry into anEnglish for Academic Purposes course earlier.Successful applicants can enter the course at pre-intermediate level and immediately begin developingtheir English language and study skills in an academiccontext.

EAP Plus enables students to begin developing theirEnglish language and study skills in an academiccontext from a pre-intermediate level. The courseaims to prepare students to attain the level ofproficiency required for gaining entrance to, andsucceeding in QUT undergraduate and postgraduateaward programs. EAP Plus courses include:• Academic reading and note-making• Academic writing• Listening and note-taking from lectures• Speaking in academic settings• Seminars and presentations• Academic study skills• Computing and Internet skills• Library research

During the first 12 weeks of the EAP Plus course,students will develop their paragraph writing, reading,listening and note-taking skills through theme-basedtopics at an introductory academic level, along withspeaking and oral presentation skills in a highly-supported environment. Weekly grammar,paraphrasing and vocabulary development supportsthe reading, writing and note-taking components.Reading skills are also enhanced via extendedreading practice and specific reading skills lessons.

The second half of the course will further developindependent study skills enabling students to operateeffectively in an Australian academic setting in termsof study techniques and student/lecturer relations andexpectations.

EAP Plus has its own internal assessment consistingof exams and assignments, and successful studentswill meet QUT’s English language requirements.

Course CompletionTo be eligible to receive EAP Plus Certificate at theend of the course, studfents must complete all courserequirements.

On successful completion of the course, students willreceive a Completion & Attendance Certificate and aStatement of Results.

ProgressionSuccessful completion of the EAP Plus courseprovides a pathway into QUT undergraduate andpostgraduate award programs for students who meetthe academic requirements for these programs.


Course Notes

EAP Plus

English for Academic Purposes for Direct Entry toQUT

The EAP Plus course consists of the followingintegrated modules:


Academic Reading and Note-Taking

Academic Writing



Computing and Internet Research Skills


Library Reserach Skills



Handbook



Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation course - International

Year 2015

QUT code QC25

CRICOS 053950D

Duration(full-time)

12 weeks


2015: $4,680 per StudyPeriod (48 credit points) +$125 non-refundableenrolment fee

CourseCoordinator





Overall 5.0


Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparationcourse - International

QCE006Cambridge FirstCertificate in English



Handbook


http://www.student.qut.edu.au/studying/courses/course?courseCode=QE05&courseID=28341. CRICOS No.00213J

General English Program (5 Weeks)

Year 2015

QUT code QE05

CRICOS 062077K


5 weeks



Total creditpoints

20

CourseCoordinator

Ian Davies([email protected])



Structure

QEN001GeneralEnglish



Handbook




Year 2015

QUT code QE10

CRICOS 062077K


10 weeks



Total creditpoints

40

CourseCoordinator




General English





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General English Program (15 weeks)

Year 2015

QUT code QE15

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

15 weeks



Total creditpoints

60

CourseCoordinator




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Year 2015

QUT code QE20

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

20 weeks



Total creditpoints

80

CourseCoordinator




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Year 2015

QUT code QE25

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

25 weeks



Total creditpoints

100

CourseCoordinator




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Year 2015

QUT code QE30

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

30 weeks



Total creditpoints

120

CourseCoordinator




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Year 2015

QUT code QE35

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

35 weeks



Total creditpoints

140

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Year 2015

QUT code QE40

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

40 weeks



Total creditpoints

160

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Year 2015

QUT code QE45

CRICOS 062077K

Duration(full-time)

45 weeks



Total creditpoints

180

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