Study Guide - QUT · Study Guide for international high school students. KELVIN GROVE CAMPUS Welcome to Brisbane 2. GARDENS POINT CAMPUS Life as a QUT student QUT is in the heart

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Study Guidefor international high school students

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Study Guidefor international high school students

KELVIN GROVE CAMPUS

Welcome to Brisbane

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GARDENS POINT CAMPUS

Life as a QUT student

QUT is in the heart of Brisbane’s central

business district which is Australia’s fastest

growing capital city for employment.

Free shuttle buses run every 10 mins between campuses during semester.

COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

(QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2020)

17TH1ST

IN AUSTRALIA AND

IN THE WORLD

179thGLOBALLY

#9INAUSTRALIA

RANKED

(THE World University Rankings 2020)

2ND

39TH

IN AUSTRALIA AND RANKED

GLOBALLY FORTHE ‘EMPLOYER-

STUDENT CONNECTIONS’ (QS Graduate Employability

Rankings 2020)

TOPQUEENSLANDUNIVERSITY(The Times Higher Education Young

University Rankings 2019)

UNDER 50 YEARS OLD

QUT IS RANKED TOP 100 IN THE STUDY AREA OF

Communication & Media Studies, Nursing, Art & Design,

Architecture, Education, Engineering - Civil &

Structural, Performing Arts, Sports related subjects

(QS World University Ranking by subject 2020)

WORLDWIDE TO ACHIEVE TRIPLE INTERNATIONAL

ACCREDITATION

WE ARE IN THEOF BUSINESS SCHOOLS

1%

Employers today are increasingly looking for more than knowledge and know-how. They look for enterprise skills that include critical thinking, an entrepreneurial mindset, data literacy, communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across workgroups.

QUT not only builds entrepreneurship and enterprise skills into our courses, we also offer many opportunities for students to practice and develop these skills.

Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is one such opportunity that provides academic and practice-based professional learning within a work environment as part of your formal course of study. This could be internship projects or study tours in Australia and around the world. You will put theory into practice with work-integrated learning units and have great opportunities in industry-leading organisations and workplaces where you’ll build important networks and learn what your future career could really be like.

QUT also offers special programs, like OZ EX, where international students completed a week-long team project with a Brisbane-based industry partner. This provided an

invaluable Australian industry experience where participants were guided by an in-company mentor and developed their teamwork, critical thinking and communication skills.

Read about Anna’s OZ EX experience

QUT also offers Bootcamp events where students experience the power of teamwork and creative problem solving in a one or two-day event. Led by expert facilitators from QUT’s Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA), these bootcamps help students to develop the mindset and tools used by the world’s brightest and most successful innovators and entrepreneurs. Learning how to use critical thinking and collaboration to generate new ideas and innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced bootcamp is a tremendous career experience.

Read about Heidi’s bootcamp experience

Visit qut.edu.au/study/why-qut/practical-learning to find out more

QUT real-world experience

90 000+ INTEGRATED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT QUT STUDENTS HAVE HAD IN THE LAST THREE YEARS

WORKINTEGRATEDLEARNING

QTAC Code 2020 OP 2020 ATAR

BUILDING AND PLANNING Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Design (Architecture) 412372 9 81.45Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) 412342 14 66.45Bachelor of Design - International (Architecture, Landscape Architecture) 401392 6 88.90Bachelor of Property Economics 412322 14 66.45

Maths++Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Construction Management) 412312 14 66.45Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering) 412312 14 66.45Bachelor of Urban Development (Honours)(Urban and Regional Planning) 412352 14 66.45

BUSINESS Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Business (Accountancy; Advertising; Economics; Finance; Financial Planning; Human Resource Management; International Business; Management; Marketing; Public Relations)

413021 10 78.10 Maths++ for Accounting, Economics, Finance, Financial Planning and Marketing majorsBachelor of Business (Dean's Honours) 413222 2 97.00

Bachelor of Business - International 413402 7 86.85Diploma in Business Not via QTAC 15 63.15

COMMUNICATION, DESIGN AND CREATIVE PRACTICE Required subjectsBachelor of Communication (Advertising and Public Relations) 421242 10 78.10Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media) 421202 14 66.45Bachelor of Communication (Entertainment Industries) 421152 14 66.45Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) 421222 10 78.10Bachelor of Communication (Professional Communication) 421132 14 66.45Bachelor of Creative Industries (Creative and Professional Writing; Drama and Performance; Entertainment; Fashion Communication; Interactive and Visual Design; Media and Communication; Music and Sound; Screen Content Production)

421192 14 66.45

Bachelor of Design (Fashion) 421672 14^ 66.45^

Bachelor of Design ( Industrial Design) 412382 14 66.45Bachelor of Design ( Interaction Design) 401302 14 66.45Bachelor of Design ( Interior Architecture) 412362 14 66.45Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 421052 14 66.45Bachelor of Design - International (Fashion) 421692 6^ 88.90^

Bachelor of Design - International ( Industrial Design; Interaction Design; Interior Architecture; Visual Communication)

401392 6 88.90

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) 421912 + + Successful completion of Year 12Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) 421012 11 75.70Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative Writing) 421432 14 66.45Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance) 429162 + + Successful completion of Year 12Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) 421822 + + Successful completion of Year 12Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama) 421952 14 66.45Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, Screen and New Media) 421342 13 69.35Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music) 421512 + + Successful completion of Year 12Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) 421932 10 78.10Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) 421782 ^^ ^^ Successful completion of Year 12Diploma in Creative Industries Not via QTAC 15 63.15

EDUCATION Required subjectsBachelor of Education (Early Childhood) 404162 14~ 66.45~

English, Maths++, Science *

Bachelor of Education (Primary) 404202 14~ 66.45~

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 404492 14~ 66.45~ English, Maths **

ENGINEERING Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Process; Civil; Computer and Software Systems; Electrical and Aerospace; Electrical; Mechanical; Mechatronics; Medical)

412502 12 73.30Maths+++

Diploma in Engineering Not via QTAC 15 63.15

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) 425081 11 75.70Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Anatomical Sciences; Cell and Molecular Biotechnology; Human Biochemistry; Human Physiology; Infection and Immunity)

418401 12 73.30 Maths+++, Chemistry, Biology

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology 425422 9 81.45 Maths+++, Chemistry or Physics or Biology

Bachelor of Health Information Management 425391 13 69.35Bachelor of Human Services 425071 14 66.45Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) 418182 1 99.00 Maths+++, PhysicsBachelor of Medical Laboratory Science 418201 14 66.45 Maths+++, Chemistry Bachelor of Nursing 425231 10 78.10 ^^^

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) 425442 4 94.00

Maths+++, ChemistryBachelor of Nutrition Science 425332 14 66.45Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) 418512 11 75.70Bachelor of Podiatry 425222 9 81.45Bachelor of Public Health 425372 13 69.35Bachelor of Social Work 425042 13 69.35Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science 425302 14 66.45 Maths+++, Chemistry or Physics

or BiologyBachelor of Vision Science 425312 2 98.00 Maths+++, Chemistry, PhysicsDiploma in Health Science (Health Studies) Not via QTAC 15 63.15Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) Not via QTAC 15 63.15

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Games and Interactive Environments (Software Technologies; Animation; Game Design) 418102 14 66.45 Maths++

Bachelor of Information Technology (Computer Science; Information Systems) 418801 14 66.45Diploma in Information Technology Not via QTAC 15 63.15

Find your course

QTAC Code 2020 OP 2020 ATAR

LAW AND JUSTICE Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Justice (Criminology and Policing; Policy and Governance) 417301 14 66.45Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 417601 7 86.85

SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Assumed knowledgeBachelor of Mathematics (Applied and Computational Mathematics; Operations Research; Statistics) 418701 6 88.90 Maths+++

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences; Chemistry; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physics) 418011 14 66.45

FOUNDATION PROGRAMS Assumed knowledgeIntensive Program Not via QTAC 15 63.15Standard Foundation Program Not via QTAC 20 51.20Extended Foundation Program Not via QTAC 20 51.20

Education Entry Requirements* You must have passed four semesters at Australian high school level or equivalent in

English and General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics and at least one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics or Psychology.

** You must have passed four semesters at Australian high school level or equivalent in English and General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.

~ Relevant score and personal statement addressing suitability criteria.

Entry requirements for double degrees

A double degree combines two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. You can complete a double degree in a shorter time than two separate degrees, saving you time and money.

You can apply via QTAC, listing the double degree as one of your course preferences, the same as you would for any single degree.

The selection rank threshold for a double degree will be same as the threshold for the more competitive of the two single degrees. qut.edu.au/study/study-options/double-degrees

Notes ^ Relevant score and portfolio^^ Portfolio and interview^^^ Bachelor of Nursing requires an evidence of English proficiency achieving IELTS score

of 7 overall; speaking 7, listening 7, reading 7, writing 7 (or equivalent).+ Audition++ General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics+++ Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics

Courses with additional entry requirements (audition / interview / portfolio) have an early QTAC closing date. For more information check the online course information: qut.edu.au/study

Disclaimer

This information is correct and true at time of printing and provided as a guide. Please refer to qut.edu.au/study/applying/international-year-12-students. Check course requirements for the most up to date information. You can also view the score conversion tables (including IB scores) online.

Our course offerings (including double degree options) can be viewed online at qut.edu.au/international

You must meet the minimum English language entry requirements: English, or Literature, or English and Literature, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C).

The equivalent Australian interstate senior subjects or International Baccalaureate Diploma studies or the required grade in an accepted English language test may also meet the minimum English language requirement: qut.edu.au/study/applying/international-year-12-students

Pathways to QUTSuccessful completion of:

Credit for prior learning (advanced standing)

Bachelor ProgramDuration remaining to complete Bachelor

Diploma in Business 96 credit points (equivalent to 1 year) Bachelor of Business 2 years (4 semesters)

Diploma in Engineering 96 credit points (equivalent to 1 year) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 3 years (6 semesters)

Diploma in Information Technology

96 credit points (equivalent to 1 year)Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments

2 years (4 semesters)

Diploma in Creative Industries 96 credit points (equivalent to 1 year)Bachelor of Creative Industries Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of Design (selected majors)

2 years (4 semesters)

Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

84 credit points (7 units) Bachelor of Nursing 2.5 years (5 semesters) (Feb entry)

Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

Up to 48 credit points (equivalent to 0.5 year) Pathway into a range of Health Bachelor programs3-4 years depending on the chosen degree

QUT Diploma pathway programs provide entry into a wide range of selected QUT bachelor degrees. Visit qut.edu.au/study/pathway-programs for more information.

After applying for your main bachelor course via QTAC, you can request a pathway Diploma or Foundation offer by emailing [email protected] or alternatively, you will automatically receive a pathway offer if required, after your results are released.

Receiving a QUT scholarship is a fantastic experience and privilege that will enhance your career. There are plenty of scholarships that you could be eligible for. Here are just a few of them.

As a scholarship student, you are invited to join the QUT College of Excellence. Available to high achieving students, free membership provides personal and professional development programs to enrich your university experience.

For more scholarship information visit qut.edu.au/international/undergraduate-scholarships

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)

• A scholarship valued at A$10 000 and A$30 000 each

• Be graduating Year 12 in 2020• Have achieved an unadjusted ATAR 98.00 or above (or equivalent)• Be starting university for the first time in 2021• Have placed QUT as your first preference with QTAC• Check the website for application closing date

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Creative Industries)

• A scholarship valued at A$10 000 each

• Be graduating Year 12 in 2020• Be starting university for the first time in 2021• Apply for and gain a place in Bachelor of Fine Arts in certain majors that have

additional entry requirements like an audition or portfolio.• Early QTAC closing date apply. For details visit QTAC closing date:

qtac.edu.au/applications

Note:

• No separate application required. Automatically awarded to students who are highest ranked in the additional entry performance for the eligible courses.

QUT Excellence Scholarship (Elite Visual and Performing Arts)

• A scholarship valued up to A$30 000

Dean’s Honours Scholarship (QUT Business School)

• A scholarship valued at A$20 000 each

• Be graduating Year 12 in 2020• Have achieved an unadjusted ATAR 98.00 or above (or equivalent)• Be starting university for the first time in 2021• Apply for and gain a place in Bachelor of Business (Dean’s Honours)(BS06)

QUT International Merit Scholarship

(QUT Business School, Creative Industries Faculty, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law, Science and Engineering Faculty)

• A scholarship to cover 25% of your tuition fees for your first two semesters of study at QUT

• An ongoing scholarship to cover 25% of your tuition fees per semester of study at QUT, provided you meet the academic conditions.

There is unlimited number available. Save up to A$40 600 on tuition fees.

Note: You are not eligible for this scholarship if you receive another QUT academic scholarship.

• Be graduating Year 12 in 2020• Have achieved ATAR 95.00 or higher (or equivalent) including ATAR/rank

adjustments• Apply for and be accepted into one of the eligible courses

Note: There is no separate application for this scholarship. If eligible, you will automatically receive the scholarship with your QUT offer letter.

Double degree courses are included, please refer to the website for applicable double degrees.

QUT International Merit Scholarship (Faculty of Health)

• a scholarship to cover 25% of your tuition fees for your first two semesters of study at QUT.

• available from Semester 1, 2021

Note: not all Health courses are eligible for this scholarship. For details see the website.

QUT International College ATAR Scholarship

A scholarship to cover 25% of the tuition fees for the first semester of your Diploma program at QUT International College.

• Be graduating Year 12 in 2020• Have achieved ATAR 70 or higher (or equivalent)• Start your Diploma course in 2021

Note: There is no separate application for this scholarship. If eligible, you will automatically receive the scholarship with your QUT offer letter.

Hear from our students

International student stories

ZOE ZHAN, ChinaBachelor of Nursing Completed Year 12 at Balmoral State High School

After exploring QUT on Open Day and QUT International High School Day, I was very impressed by QUT’s teaching and learning dynamic. By the end of year 12, I was sure that QUT would be the university for me.

In my current nursing degree, I enjoy and benefit from the practical skills I learn. Many of these skills prepare us to meet and exceed the expectations of the nursing industry, giving us the confidence to do our best at our placements.

SEOHYUN YOON, South KoreaBachelor of Engineering (Honours) Completed Year 12 at John Paul College

QUT has been a perfect place for me academically, socially and culturally. I’ve had various opportunities including working as a QUT ambassador and volunteering at QUT events which helped me make a lot of new friends and be active in everyday life.

I’m very happy that I choose QUT as I feel like I’m constantly developing my skills and knowledge and evolving my way of thinking, not only as a student, but also generally in personal growth.

KIRILL PLETNEV, RussiaBachelor of Business / Bachelor of Engineering Completed Year 12 at Saint Stephen’s College

One of the main reasons I decided to study at QUT is its worldwide network of partners with institutions and industries. QUT is passionate about connecting students and industry partners which helps to create strong networks leading to employment.

What we discuss during the classes are based on real-world examples, about real organisations and real problems. Connecting business interests and technological solutions is my passion and studying at QUT provides the best practical experiences to get there.

At QUT we pride ourselves on being real. So, when it comes to finding out what it’s like to study at university, we believe there’s no better way than to hear from our students!

A diverse group of students from different courses, year of study, and stages of life share

their experiences at university and in Brisbane.

We know you’ll enjoy their adventures and encourage you to follow, comment and ask questions. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the action.

Check out the International Student Stories site.

Year 12 subject schemeWe offer adjustment schemes that can help you get into the course you want. This provides an adjustment to your selection rank. You can receive up to a maximum of 8 selection rank adjustments.

You’ll need to have completed the equivalent of four semesters at senior school level (Years 11 and 12) with a passing exit grade in Specialist mathematics, Physics, Languages other than English (LOTE), Aerospace Systems or Engineering (for students who apply to study a QUT Bachelor of Engineering or related double degree) or university units (e.g. through START QUT).

You don’t need to apply separately for the Year 12 subject scheme, QUT will calculate it automatically.

This scheme applies to 2020 Year 12 students applying for entry in 2021.

Visit qut.edu.au/study/applying/starting-uni-in-2021 for more info.

Make QUT your first preference1 Choose a course

Visit qut.edu.au/study/international

3 Receive a conditional offer QUT will issue you a conditional Letter of Offer for your highest nominated QUT course from late August. Offers will be conditional on course academic and English language requirements.

5 Release of Year 12 resultsWhen your final Year 12 results are released, check that you have met all the requirements for your offer.

Selection rank adjustment will be applied at this point (refer to Year 12 subject scheme below).

Should you wish to change an offer to a different course after your Year 12 results are released, please email [email protected]

6 Completed a VET program? If you completed a VET program (Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma), please email the results to [email protected]

2 Apply via QTAC Submit your application through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) qtac.edu.au

4 Change of preference If you wish to request an offer for a different course before or after your year 12 results are released please email [email protected]

7 Accept your offer Once the conditions of your offer have been confirmed as met, finalise your acceptance by completing and returning the following to [email protected]:

• Accepting of Offer Form (attached to your offer)

• Acceptance payment Confirmation (screenshot of your payment)

For more information visit the Year 12 website: qut.edu.au/study/applying/international-year-12-students

Our campuses

Kelvin Grove

• Kelvin Grove Village (shops, restaurants, weekly markets, residential units)

• Student accommodation (UniLodge, Iglu)

• Creative Industries Precinct - The precinct provides a dedicated space for creative experimentation and commercial development in the creative industries

• La Boite theatre

• Education Precinct - a contemporary flexible and technology-equipped teaching space, and its centrepiece is the Sphere - a five-metre diameter LED globe suspended over two floors which is complemented by a 4.8 metre-wide interactive digital wall screen

• Soccer field with 80 metre running track

Download our self-guided tour map and get to know Kelvin Grove

Download our self-guided tour map and get to know Gardens Point

Gardens Point

• 50 metre FINA approved Olympic pool

• QUT is situated next to the City Botanic Gardens

• Visit the Cube - one of the world’s largest digital learning and display spaces in the Science and Engineering Centre

• Old Government House, QUT Art Museum

• Close to South Bank and Brisbane city centre

• Free shuttle buses between campuses, running every 10mins during semester

Check out more QUT events

facebook.com/QUTBrisbane @qutinternational blogs.qut.edu.au/international-student-stories

TheQUTube @QUTLife

Stay connectedPhone: +61 7 3138 2862 | Email: [email protected] | qut.edu.au/international

Visit qut.edu.au/study/events for the latest information.

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The information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing (April 2020) but is subject to change. For up-to-date information visit qut.edu.au/international© Q

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