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QUICK GUIDE—YEARS 7—10 A quick guide to QUT for students in Years 7—10
University is for everyone • To find out more about university
and careers before you make subject
choices, check out open days or career
expos—either in person or online. Get
It doesn’t matter if you don’t know much Or you might study from the comfort of Some courses have additional entry
your questions answered before you
about uni, or even if you’ll be the first home with online lectures, discussions, requirements such as an audition,
need to select your subjects.
one in your family to go to uni. We have workshops or simulations. portfolio or written statement.
• If you are planning to go to uni, make
students from many backgrounds and a
You can expand your horizons with If you don’t have an ATAR or IB sure you choose the right combination
diverse range of cultures. They feel right
options to work on a project or Diploma, there are other admission of general, applied or vocational
at home at QUT—and you will too.
undertake experience with one of our pathways you can take after school education and training (VET) subjects
There is plenty of help available including industry partners. Or head overseas for to help you get into QUT. to receive an ATAR.
entry programs, financial assistance and study, a tour or internship.
• Certain subjects can give you a
A day in the life of Lily Kenway
support—from personal counselling, Subjects for entry to QUT boost for entry to uni courses with a
an accommodation service and career The university for the real world. QUT has an assumed knowledge scheme selection rank adjustment. QUT’s Year
advice through to IT support, academic Wait, what? Architecture and civil engineering student
for most of our courses. This means 12 subject scheme provides a selection
workshops and disability support. We’ve
We’re all about preparing you for life we assume you have studied certain rank adjustment for Specialist
got you covered. 7am Wake up, pack my bag and have volunteering as a student learning
after uni. And that means getting you subjects at school but we don’t use Mathematics, Physics, Languages
breakfast (coffee included of course!). facilitator to help other students, or
ready for the careers of today and the them as entry criteria. It’s important to other than English (LOTE), Engineering
Ready for a bright future? meeting friends to study. The library
careers of the future. You’ll learn from study the assumed knowledge subjects and Aerospace Systems, or studying 8am Walk to the ferry terminal from
is a great place for studying with
If there’s a particular career you are teachers who are industry leaders, gain at school if you can or you may struggle a university subject like START QUT my residential college in St Lucia. I
others—you can motivate each other
dreaming of, make it yours. hands-on experience, connect with with your uni studies. while at school. moved in here when I relocated to
to get your work done but also access
employers and experts in your field, • Worried you’ll make a mistake? It’s Brisbane for uni. A short ferry ride
At uni you’ll usually start with a bachelor Some courses have prerequisite subjects lots of support services.
and access career planning resources OK. Talk to your school right away to along the Brisbane River takes me
degree, such as a Bachelor of Science. that you must satisfy to gain entry. right to QUT’s Gardens Point campus. 4pm I arrive home and tutor some
and support to develop your see if you can make a change. If not,
But there’s no need to limit yourself. In other students. Having moved to
entrepreneurial skills. If your study plans change after you and you need a particular subject for 9am A two-hour engineering tutorial
many courses you can also take some Brisbane from the Gold Coast, this
select your subjects for senior, it’s uni entry, look into options such as focuses on applying theory and
units from other areas that interest you. QUT has two inner-city campuses— part-time job is easy to manage with
reassuring to know that you may be able bridging courses to help you pick up equations from the weekly lecture
So if you are studying science, you might Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove—so my studies and helps fund my new
to pick up the knowledge through a the knowledge you need. to example problems. This helps
also add some language or business you’ll be right in the middle of the action lifestyle.
bridging course. me understand how I will use this
units (subjects) to your degree. with easy access to public transport and • If you need more advice, talk to your
knowledge in my day-to-day job as 6pm Eat dinner and change into some
student accommodation. Where you guidance officer, careers adviser,
You can also consider a double degree Crunch time: how to choose subjects a structural engineer. comfy sweatpants for the evening!
study will depend on the course you teachers or parents/guardians.
which combines two bachelor degrees, for Years 11 and 12
choose. 11am I take a lunch break and meet 7pm I tend to do my architectural
giving you even more skills and options
Choosing subjects is an important What’s different about uni? friends at one of the many cafés on readings in the evening, relaxing with
in your study and career.
Take us for a test drive decision, but don’t panic. Your subject campus. Sometimes I bring my own a cup of tea and letting inspiration
• Study what YOU want and meet
choices are just a first step and you won’t sandwich to save money. strike. I also use this time to watch an
Time is on your side To get a taste of what university is like
be locked into one career path for life.
friends with the same interests. online lecture recording if I missed it
and test drive some of your study areas, 12pm Time for my two-hour
Going to uni might seem like a big time Here are our best tips. • On-campus and online study options. or want to look over some content.
consider the START QUT program. It’s architecture studio. We work on our
commitment now, but given that you’ll • Organise your own timetable for projects and get feedback from fellow 8pm I practise my architectural
an opportunity to study one or two • Try out some different subjects in study, work and fun.
probably have several different careers students and our tutor. As a double sketching, applying the theory I have
QUT units during Year 11 or Year 12. Years 8, 9 and 10 so you can see what
over your lifetime, it’s a worthwhile • 150+ clubs to join, as well as festivals, degree student, I really enjoy splitting just reviewed to my current projects.
You’ll undertake classes and complete you like.
investment. A bachelor degree normally sport and campus events. my time between two study areas—it I find some of the best ideas come to
assessments alongside first-year • Find out what subjects are available
takes 3–4 years to complete and a • Access on-campus shops, gyms, sport keeps me engaged in different types me at night!
students, and if you pass your START at your school in Years 11 and 12 and
double degree takes 4–5.5 years. Many facilities, cafés, food courts, swimming of thinking and developing new skills.
QUT subject you’ll get a selection rank what they are all about. Talk to your 9pm After depleting my creativity
students say it’s the best time of their pools and esports arena.
adjustment to help you get into your teachers and parents/guardians, or 2pm My classes for the day are and the tea in my cup I watch some
lives.
chosen uni course. Find out more at • Develop leadership and professional done! I try to schedule most of my YouTube or Netflix before getting a
read the subject selection information
qut.edu.au/startqut skills through workshops, volunteering classes in the morning to keep the good sleep ready for the next day.
Get to class! Or not. from school.
and campus projects. afternoons flexible. Most days I spend
• Choose subjects you like so you’ll be another hour in the QUT library either
Uni is different to school. You’ll have Getting into uni motivated to put in the time and effort
different options for when and how
Each university has different entry to do well. Subjects you enjoy and are
you study. Attendance isn’t usually
criteria so you’ll need to do some good at are more likely to connect
compulsory but you’ll need to commit
research. For QUT, you’ll need either to a career you’ll love. And you will
to your study if you want to do well.
an ATAR or a completed International find your senior years at school more
You might choose an on-campus course
Match My Skills quiz
Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma to gain enjoyable if you are interested in what
or enjoy greater flexibility with an entry directly after school. you are studying.
online or external course. For full-time • You don’t need to know exactly what
For most courses at QUT, places are We’ve taken the stress out of finding a course that
study, you’ll generally enrol in three or career you want but it’s a good idea
allocated based on ATAR or selection suits you. Go online to Match My Skills. Answer some
four units each semester and spend to explore a few. The Match My Skills
rank. The tables on the following questions about your strengths, interests and what
around 10–12 hours per unit each week quiz can help. Once you have some
pages show the ATAR threshold from you are keen to learn.
in online or on-campus classes and jobs in mind, check what courses you
the Semester 1 2021 offer round. You We’ll deliver a personalised list of careers and courses
completing study and assessment. You need to study. If there are assumed
can use this as a guide to the ATAR that are perfect for you, plus a few ideas on future
might attend lectures (large classes with knowledge or prerequisite subjects,
you might need, but remember that proofing your career.
100+ students) or tutorials, workshops, include these in your subject selection.
thresholds can change from year to
lab sessions or practicals (smaller,
year depending on the popularity of Take the quiz and find the
interactive classes of 25 or so students).
the course. course for you.
qut.edu.au/match-my-skills
2 3
Business
Business (Dean’s Scholars) Study Diploma in Business This course is a
the three-year Bachelor of Business pathway into the second year of our
followed by an honours year. An business degree. Develop academic
honours degree signals to employers skills to become more confident with
If you like these subjects you might like studying business: accounting, business, economics, English, film, that you are someone with exceptional your university studies, all while enjoying
television and new media, geography, languages, maths ability, motivation and commitment to a complete university experience with
Careers: accountant, advertising strategist, business analyst, copywriter, digital strategist, economist, your field. Dean’s Scholars students are QUT College. Graduates are guaranteed
awarded a $20 000 scholarship. entry into the Bachelor of Business.
entrepreneur, financial analyst, financial planner, human resources officer, international management
consultant, IT executive, investment manager, marketing consultant, media adviser, product manager, Property economics Work as a property
property developer, publicist, publisher, recruitment consultant, stockbroker, supply chain consultant valuer, investment analyst, development
manager, or in real estate.
Human resource management Study
Double degree
selection rank
Study mode recruitment, selection, training and
2021 ATAR/
knowledge
development, performance and
Assumed
Duration
compensation management for roles
(years)
option
such as human resource partner or
Bachelor degree
manager, recruitment consultant,
Business workforce planner or training and
Accountancy 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • development adviser.
Advertising 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English • International business Learn about
Economics 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • global regulations, management of
Finance 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • cultural differences, buying preferences,
Financial planning 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • global transport options and ethical
Human resource management 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English • behaviours. You may work in Australia
International business 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English • or overseas in the fields of customs and
freight forwarding, international banking
Management 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English •
and finance, supply chain management
Marketing 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • or international business.
Public relations 76.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English •
Business (Dean’s Scholars)— 97.00 GP/OL 3F + 1F English, and for
Management Develop skills in
including all study areas listed Honours Bachelor accountancy, entrepreneurial thinking and strategic
above year of Business economics, finance, decision making, as well as managing
offered at with financial planning teams, risk, projects and operations in
GP only honours and marketing
changing environments. Establish your
year majors, Maths
own entrepreneurial startup venture
Business with international study 91.00 GP/OL 4F/8P English, and for
year—including all study areas accountancy,
or work as a business development
listed above economics, finance, manager, business owner/manager
financial planning or management consultant.
and marketing
majors, Maths Marketing Learn about the marketing
mix, consumer behaviour, e-marketing
Property economics 70.00 GP/OL 3F English, Maths •
and using market research to work in
Diploma in Business 60.00 KG 8 months F English
1–2P roles such as business development
manager, market researcher, marketing
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12.
communications officer or product
manager.
Public relations Learn skills to promote
Accountancy A great platform for many Work in government, banking and
a new movie, launch a social media
careers in business including business investment, or other organisations
campaign, improve relationships with
analyst, certified practising accountant, in roles such as business analyst,
customers or develop a government
chartered accountant, chief financial consultant or economist.
safety campaign. You may work as a
officer, forensic accountant or financial
Finance Focus on the borrowing, lending community relations officer, publicist,
project manager.
and investing of money by individuals, media adviser, press secretary or public
Advertising Study advertising account
Scot Salvati
financial institutions, businesses and relations consultant/manager.
management, planning, media, and governments. Careers include financial
Business—International This course
creative and digital advertising for roles analyst, commercial banker, investment Business student
combines the three-year Bachelor of
such as advertising account executive, manager and financial markets dealer.
Business with one year of international When Scot was in Year 11 he had no idea what to study but the Match My
copywriter, digital strategist, media
Financial planning Help people and studies. Choose your main area of study Skills quiz and a trip to QUT Open Day set him on the path to business.
buyer or planner. To help choose between accounting and economics—and to give him
businesses to manage their financial from those listed and you will also
Economics Learn how to manage issues affairs and meet their financial goals. spend a year overseas with one of our confidence in the university environment—Scot took part in START QUT.
such as unemployment, interest rates, Careers include financial planner, He’s now studying at Gardens Point campus and has completed a work
partner institutions.
financial adviser, investment manager placement that counts towards his degree.
inflation, competition, business strategy,
sustainable use of resources and the or superannuation adviser.
impact of government decisions.
4 5
Creative industries
Technical production Work as a stage Design Visual communication Gain skills
manager, lighting and sound designer, for careers in traditional and new
Fashion Be prepared to work in
technical director, or in the areas of interactive media in graphic design,
Australia and overseas as an
props, costumes and stage mechanics. digital media, interactive design, art
If you like these subjects you might like studying creative industries: business, dance, drama, English, design, film, independent designer or with larger
direction, branding, motion graphics
Visual arts Practise art in the areas fashion houses.
television and new media, geography, graphics, information technology, music, physics, technology studies, visual arts design, advertising, illustration, service
of video, photography, installation,
Industrial design Draw on technology, and experience design, packaging, and
Careers: actor, animator, cinematographer, creative advertising executive, dancer, editor, entertainment producer, performance, printmaking, drawing,
design and user knowledge to design exhibition design.
fashion designer, multimedia designer, stage manager, teacher, visual artist sculpture and painting. Graduates work
hot new consumer devices, more
as successful artists, and as curators Design—International This course
efficient work products, medical
or arts managers in galleries and combines the three-year design degree
equipment and more.
museums. in one of the study areas listed with one
Interaction design Design for year of international studies.
technology such as web and mobile
Journalism In this course you will write, apps, wearable fashion or health
Double degree
selection rank
present and produce news for online, technology, user experience, smart
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
knowledge
print, radio and television—preparing
Assumed
home and virtual reality environments,
Duration
(years)
you for a journalism career, or roles in
option
robotics and more.
public relations or media.
Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Creative Industries 70.00 KG/OL 3F English • Professional communication Develop
skills in high-level professional
Communication
writing, strategic speech writing and
Advertising and public relations 74.00 KG/GP 3F English
persuasive writing to work in corporate,
Digital media 70.00 KG 3F English • government or freelance roles such as
Entertainment industries 70.00 KG 3F English • professional writer or editor, reviewer or
Journalism 84.00 KG 3F English • publisher.
Professional communication 70.00 KG 3F English •
Fine arts Fine arts
Acting ♦ KG 3F English
Acting Train to work as an actor in
Animation 70.00 KG 3F English • film, television and on stage both in
Creative writing 70.00 KG 3F English • Australia and internationally.
Dance ♦ KG 3F English •
Animation Develop skills for a career
Drama 70.00 KG 3F English •
as an animator, visual effects artist or
Film, screen and new media 80.00 KG 3F English • game designer for an animation or film
Music ♦ KG 3F English • studio, computer game company, or
Technical production 70.00 KG 3F English advertising or design agency.
Visual arts ♦ KG 3F English •
Creative writing Work on novels, short
Design
stories, creative non-fiction, youth
Fashion 77.00♦ GP/KG 3F/6P English • writing, media writing and poetry,
Industrial design 70.00 GP 3F/6P English •
Jedd Boyan
scriptwriting and editing.
Interaction design 70.00 GP/KG 3F/6P English •
Dance Work as a dance teacher,
Visual communication 70.00 GP/KG 3F/6P English • choreographer, dance journalist, Communication student
Design with international study 91.00 GP/KG 4F English
festival director, or in other dance- Jedd has changed his mind about his career many times so he chose
year—including all study areas
listed above related careers. a flexible degree to satisfy his interests. His major in advertising and
public relations taps into his creative side, and he also studies subjects
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12. Drama Learn how to direct, produce,
ranging from business to politics. He has developed content and a social
teach and perform drama for roles
media strategy for a Brisbane business, and completed two radio media
such as theatre and festival organiser,
internships. Jedd’s tip? ‘It’s likely we will have many different careers so
playwright, director, designer or rather than thinking, ‘What am I going to do for the rest of my life?’, focus
performer. on ‘What am I going to do first?’
Bachelor of Creative Industries Keep Digital media Combine communication Film, screen and new media Develop
your options open or focus on more studies with digital innovation. Careers skills in producing, writing, editing,
than one creative area with the Bachelor exist in marketing and communications, sound, cinematography and directing
of Creative Industries. You can choose public relations, media, corporate for careers in the film, television and
multiple study areas to suit your communications, advertising, or digital digital media areas.
interests and career aspirations. strategy and content.
Music Focus on producing or
Entertainment industries Work as performing music in state-of-the-art
Communication a producer, promoter or agent of live and recording studio environments.
Advertising and public relations entertainment such as radio, large- Work as a performer, producer,
Combine studies in these two scale performances, theme parks, sport, composer or developer of music
complementary areas for careers such film and television, and cultural and software and games.
as public relations specialist, media gaming production.
planner, advertising copywriter or
corporate communications consultant.
6 7
Education Engineering
If you like these subjects you might like studying education: dance, drama, English, film, television and new If you like these subjects you might like studying engineering and the built environment: aerospace systems,
media, geography, health, history, maths, music, physical education, psychology, sciences, visual arts business, economics, engineering, geography, graphics, information technology, maths, physics
Careers: childcare leader, corporate training and development, early childhood teacher, education outreach, Careers: aerospace engineer, civil and environmental engineer, chemical process engineer, construction
entertainment industry, government policy officer, kindergarten teacher, learning designer, prep teacher, manager, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, medical engineer, quantity surveyor and cost engineer,
primary teacher, secondary teacher roboticist, urban planner
Early childhood Work as a teacher in Electrical and aerospace Design,
Double degree
selection rank
Double degree
early childhood education and care, develop and maintain the electronic
selection rank
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
requirements
knowledge
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
kindergarten and Prep to Year 3. systems of military and civilian
Assumed
Duration
Duration
aeroplanes, helicopters, spacecraft,
(years)
option
Primary Teach in schools across Prep
(years)
option
Entry
satellites and uninhabited aerial vehicles
to Year 6. Bachelor degree
Courses (UAVs).
Secondary Teach Years 7 to 12 in Design
Bachelor of Education Mechanical Design, develop and
secondary schools and be a qualified Architecture 80.00 GP 3F/6P English •
Early childhood 72.00♦ KG/OL 4F/8P Prerequisites*: English, Maths maintain systems and machinery. You
specialist in your two chosen teaching Interior architecture 70.00 GP 3F/6P •
and at least one science may be involved in commissioning a
areas. Teaching areas include biology, Landscape architecture 70.00 GP 3F/6P •
Primary 72.00♦ KG/OL 4F/8P Prerequisites*: English, Maths factory, selecting equipment, working in
chemistry, earth and environmental Design with international study year— 91.00 GP/KG 4F
and at least one science a design office, or managing people and
science, English, geography, health and including all study areas listed above
Secondary 72.00♦ KG 4F/8P Prerequisites*: English, Maths • systems in a manufacturing plant.
physical education, history, mathematics Engineering (honours)
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12. and physics. Mechatronics Design and maintain
Chemical process 75.00 GP 4F English, •
Math machinery with electronic and computer
Civil 75.00 GP 4F •
Methods or control systems such as aircraft and
Computer and software systems 75.00 GP 4F Specialist •
power generators for use in the fields
Electrical 75.00 GP 4F Maths • of automated systems and robotics.
Electrical and aerospace 75.00 GP 4F •
Medical Design, manufacture and
Mechanical 75.00 GP 4F •
maintain medical equipment such as
Mechatronics 75.00 GP 4F • CT scanners or kidney dialysis machines
Medical 75.00 GP 4F • to improve healthcare and medical
Diploma in Engineering 60.00 KG 8 months F English, services.
1–2P Maths
Urban development (honours) Diploma in Engineering This course is
a pathway into the second year of our
Construction management 70.00 GP 4F/8P English, •
Maths engineering degree. Develop academic
Quantity surveying and cost 70.00 GP 4F/8P •
engineering skills to become more confident with
Urban and regional planning 70.00 GP 4F/8P English • your university studies, all while enjoying
a complete university experience at
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12.
QUT College. Graduates are guaranteed
entry into the Bachelor of Engineering
Design Engineering (honours) (Honours).
Architecture Plan and design Chemical process Design, develop and
buildings with a focus on creating optimise industrial processes to make Urban development (honours)
sustainable, healthier and more products such as the oil, gas, minerals, Construction management Coordinate
useable environments. plastics, food and beverages, paper and large building projects such as
chemicals on which modern society apartments, hotels, factories, office
Interior architecture Consider the
depends. blocks, schools and hospitals.
purpose, efficiency, comfort, safety and
aesthetics of interior spaces designing Civil Plan, design, construct, operate Quantity surveying and cost engineering
for large-scale projects or in retail, and maintain structures and facilities— Provide advice to the construction
Chenoa Masters gallery or museum settings. ranging from skyscrapers, roads and industry on the financial and legal
factories to railways and harbours. aspects of new constructions and the
Landscape architecture Design and
Education graduate and high school teacher operation of existing buildings.
plan projects including parks, botanic Computer and software systems Create
Chenoa always knew she wanted to be a teacher. As gardens, sporting complexes, and and modify software such as operating Urban and regional planning Plan
an Aboriginal woman from the Wakka Wakka and the educational, commercial or residential systems, applications software and large-scale projects such as new
Kalkadoon people, Chenoa shares her culture with future
sites. communications software, as well cities, suburbs, ports, recreational and
generations so they can pass on the knowledge. She felt
as software for mobile phones, GPS, industrial areas and transport routes
completely prepared for her career through the practical Design—International This course
satellites and aircraft flight systems. using land and resources to meet the
experiences she had as a QUT student, especially her final combines the three-year design degree
prac in a school with a mentor teacher who was able to in one of the study areas listed with one Electrical Design, research, develop, needs of communities.
link everything back to what she had learned. year of international studies. plan, manufacture and manage
electrical systems and devices—ranging
from heavy power generators to tiny
computer chips.
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Health
Nutrition science Focus on issues Podiatry Analyse walking and running Sport and exercise science Design and
that affect the whole population and motion, correct foot and lower limb implement exercise and physical activity
apply expert knowledge to a range of problems, design orthotic devices, programs to improve health and fitness,
nutrition services. Be employed in a or assist with rehabilitation of sports analyse performance or prevent injury.
If you like these subjects you might like studying health: biology, chemistry, food and nutrition, health, maths, number of industries to analyse food injuries. Students gain practical Graduates work with athletes and
physical education, physics, psychology supply, government policy and eating experience treating patients in the sporting teams, and in community roles.
behaviours, and develop new ways to QUT Health Clinics.
Careers: biomedical scientist, counsellor, dietitian, exercise physiologist, exercise scientist, health information Vision science (optometry) Provide
promote healthy lifestyle choices and
manager, health promotion officer, human services practitioner, medical scientist, nurse, nutritionist, Public health Improve the health of preventative care and treatments for
prevent diet-related disease within
whole populations through health eye disease and vision problems. You
optometrist, paramedic, pharmacist, policy development officer, podiatrist, psychologist, radiation therapist, communities.
education and promotion, policy will examine, diagnose and treat real
radiographer, social worker, sports scientist, youth worker
Paramedic science Provide rapid, development, risk management or patients at QUT Optometry Clinic
emergency medical response and disease prevention. Graduates work using state-of-the-art ophthalmic
specialised transportation to the in health departments, community instruments. This course includes a
Health information management Collect,
Double degree
selection rank
community. In this course you will organisations and international health three-year Bachelor of Vision Science
maintain and manage data that can
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
knowledge
complete extensive placements with the agencies. followed by a two-year Master of
improve health services for individuals
Assumed
Duration
Queensland Ambulance Service, as well Optometry.
Radiation therapy Plan and deliver
(years)
and communities. The employment
option
as scenario-based training alongside
opportunities are excellent and you will radiation treatment for cancer patients.
Bachelor degree other emergency service providers to
graduate with knowledge in business, QUT is the only university in Queensland
help you develop leadership skills and
Behavioural science 78.00 KG 3F/6P English • information technology and health. to offer a radiation therapy degree.
(psychology) learn how to manage critical situations
Human services Provide support to under pressure. Social work Support individuals, families
Biomedical science 72.00 GP 3F/6P English, Math Methods‡, •
Chemistry, Biology individuals, families and communities and communities experiencing hardship
Pharmacy Study how drugs interact with
Clinical exercise physiology 82.00 KG 4F English, Math Methods‡, and who are experiencing social or and anguish in hospitals, mental health
the human body and how they can be
at least one of Chemistry, economic adversity. You may work as settings or other clinical environments.
Physics, Biology used safely for therapeutic purposes.
a case manager, counsellor, policy You may also work in leadership and
Health information 72.00 KG 3F/6P English Pharmacists work in community
development officer, child protection management roles in child protection,
management pharmacies, hospitals, regulatory roles
officer or youth worker, or in aid, not-for- youth services, corrective services, justice
Human services 70.00 KG 3F/6P English • profit or human rights organisations.
or research.
and legal services, family support and
Medical imaging (honours) 99.95 GP 4F English, Math Methods‡, counselling, and Indigenous services.
Physics Medical imaging Use techniques such as
Medical laboratory science 70.00 GP 4F/8P English, Math Methods‡, X-ray, computed tomography (CT), and
Chemistry magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to
Nursing 87.00 KG 3F/6P English^ • produce high-quality images that can be
Nutrition and dietetics 96.00 KG 4F English, Math Methods‡, used by medical specialists to diagnose,
(honours) Chemistry manage and treat an injury or disease.
Nutrition science 72.00 KG 3F English, Math Methods‡, • Medical laboratory science Perform
Chemistry
tests on human and veterinary
Paramedic science 93.00 KG 3F English
specimens including blood, bodily
Pharmacy (honours) 80.00 GP 4F English, Math Methods‡,
fluids, stool, urine and tissue biopsies
Chemistry
to investigate disease. You can work
Podiatry 82.00 KG 4F English, Math Methods‡,
Chemistry in pathology in hospitals or labs, or
Public health 72.00 KG/OL 3F/6P English • undertake further studies for a career
in research.
Radiation therapy 97.00 GP 4F English, Math Methods‡,
Physics Nursing With on-campus facilities
Social work 72.00 KG 4F English • that replicate hospital surroundings,
Sport and exercise science 70.00 KG 3F English, Math Methods‡, and equipment and scenarios, you will
Dorcas Tuyishimere
at least one of Chemistry, develop the confidence and skills to
Physics, Biology
work in a range of nursing environments.
Vision science with Master 99.00 KG 5F English, Chemistry, Math
You will also complete more than 800 Nursing and psychology student
of Optometry Methods‡, Physics
hours of placement during the course
With a career goal of working as a psychiatric nurse, Dorcas chose a
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12. and learn from some of Australia’s double degree in psychology and nursing. This combination will give
most respected nurse academics and her in-depth knowledge of mental health disorders so she can develop
researchers. treatment plans for her patients. Dorcas recommends talking with your
school career counsellor and attending career events to find out about
Behavioural science (psychology) Biomedical science Study normal body Nutrition and dietetics Develop an
courses, and also looking into HECS-HELP and scholarships if you are
Psychologists use knowledge of function, investigate disease and injury, advanced knowledge of nutrition
worried about affording university.
human behaviour to treat individuals and develop new strategies for the and advise on appropriate diet, food
with mental disorders, relationship prevention and treatment of diseases. preparation and menu planning to
problems, learning difficulties, addiction You can work in universities, research treat nutrition-related disease. You may
and eating disorders. This course is institutes, hospitals and biotechnology provide individual dietary counselling,
the first step towards becoming a companies. medical nutrition therapy or group
registered psychologist and is an dietary therapy.
Clinical exercise physiology Work
excellent foundation for careers in
in hospitals and clinics developing
other areas such as human resources,
rehabilitation programs for patients
market research and organisational
with injuries or chronic diseases such
development.
as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Justice Law
If you like these subjects you might like studying justice: accounting, business, economics, English, film, television If you like these subjects you might like studying law: accounting, business, economics, English, film, television and
and new media, history, languages, legal studies new media, history, languages, legal studies
Careers: aid work manager, community corrections officer, community worker, corrective services officer, Careers: barrister, chief financial officer, corporate executive, crown law officer, digital economy lawyer, government
criminologist, customs officer, diplomat, disability services worker, family services officer, health policy officer, officer, in-house counsel, lawyer, legal academic, legal risk manager, legal technology specialist, policy officer
police officer, policy adviser/analyst/officer, youth worker
Justice Learn about crime, social justice, Law Learn about contracts, torts,
Double degree
Double degree
selection rank
selection rank
Study mode human rights and equality to understand property law, evidence, constitutional
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
2021 ATAR/
knowledge
knowledge
the way in which society defines, polices law, equity and trusts, criminal law and
Assumed
Assumed
Duration
Duration
and punishes criminal behaviours. Career corporate law. You can also take optional
(years)
(years)
option
option
options include policing, customs, child units in intellectual property, human
Bachelor degree Bachelor degree
and family services, corrective services, rights, environment, family law, media
Justice intelligence, insurance and banking Law law, health law, artificial intelligence,
Criminology and policing 70.00 GP/EX 3F/6P English • investigation, community legal services, Law (honours) 87.00 GP/EX 4F/8P English • robots and the law, and other areas, or
Policy and politics 70.00 GP/EX 3F/6P English • and government policy or adviser roles. complete a minor in law, technology
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12.
and innovation. Graduates work as legal
For footnotes and information about this table see below.
practitioners, or in business, government
and community.
Christjan Corias
Justice and law graduate
After starting a justice degree as an upgrading pathway to law, Christjan found
he enjoyed justice and the careers it offered so much that he chose to combine
it with law as a double degree. Throughout his course Christjan was involved in
many different experiences to prepare him for his career including a semester-
long work placement with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, an overseas
exchange in Hong Kong and a research project.
Camille Etchegary
Law and science student
After talking with students at QUT Open Day, Camille was reassured that
uni wasn’t going to be as hard as she thought. She also loved hearing
Footnotes ♦ This course has additional entry requirements. For assumed knowledge/prerequisite subjects:
that uni was more than just learning. As well as lectures, lab sessions,
See the course information online. • a grade of C or higher in Units 3 & 4 is specified
The ATAR/selection rank shown is the lowest to site visits and practising her skills in the moot court, Camille is part of the
receive an offer in the Semester 1 2021 offer round * For more information about prerequisites visit • English = one of English, Literature, English
QUT Women in Law Society, QUT Guild and the QUT Entrepreneurship
qut.edu.au/prerequisites and Literature, English as an Additional
inclusive of adjustments. Adjustment schemes
^ For more information about the English Advisory Board, and plays social volleyball and netball. Her advice?
may not apply to all courses. Language
requirements for nursing single and double • Maths = one of General Maths, Math Methods, ‘University is a place that can give you the tools, connections and
For detailed course information visit degrees visit qut.edu.au/study experience to succeed and it’s so much better when you engage with
Specialist Maths
qut.edu.au/study + This course will be offered from 2022 subject
everything on offer.’
• Science = one of Agricultural Science, Biology,
to final university approval. Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science,
‡ Specialist Maths will also meet the Marine Science, Physics, Psychology.
assumed knowledge.
For more information visit qut.edu.au/assumed-
Campuses: GP = Gardens Point, KG = Kelvin Grove,
knowledge
EX = external, OL = online.
Duration: F = full time, P = part time.
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Science
Statistics Apply mathematical and Chemistry Careers exist in most areas Environmental science Tackle problems
statistical theory, and use modern of science, technology, environment such as local water quality and
computing, to provide insights to data and industry including medicinal ecosystem impacts, soil erosion and
and reasoning around uncertainty drugs, nanotechnology, water and air adaptation to global climate change.
If you like these subjects you might like studying science, IT, games and interactive environments or maths: biology, such as the development of new quality, and energy production. You Consult on the environmental impact of
chemistry, digital solutions, geography, information technology, maths, physics financial products, optimising transport may be employed as a lab supervisor, mining, tourism and urban development,
Careers: biochemist, conservation officer, data analyst, environmental scientist, geologist, games developer, schedules in today’s busy world or as an industrial, environmental or food and the rehabilitation and reforestation
information systems officer, industrial chemist, nanotechnologist, physicist, science communicator, security analyst, using data mining to help understand chemist, or in police and forensics labs. of degraded sites.
pandemic disease transmission.
statistician Earth science Study geology (the rocky Physics Learn about the laws, processes
parts of the Earth’s crust), physical and properties of matter, energy, space
Science geography (the Earth’s surface), and and time. Specialise in mechanics,
Biological sciences Work on problems oceanography and hydrology (the electromagnetism, laser and optics,
to do with life and living things. How will marine and freshwater parts of the medical physics, computational physics,
Game design Gain hands-on game
Double degree
selection rank
we feed the world’s growing population Earth). Earth scientists are in high nuclear and radiation physics, astronomy
design experience as well as knowledge
Study mode
2021 ATAR/
knowledge
in 2025? How can we save rare species demand in oil, coal, gas and geothermal and astrophysics, thermodynamics,
of narrative and immersion, and theories
Assumed
Duration
from extinction? This course prepares industries, mining and exploration, and quantum mechanics and relativity.
of design to provide the skills necessary
(years)
option
you with studies in animal physiology, environmental consulting organisations.
to create interesting and unique game Science advanced (honours) This course
Bachelor degree genetics, animal and plant sciences,
worlds. Careers include animator, is designed for high-achieving students
Games and interactive computer-aided designer, digital and microbiology. with a passion for scientific enquiry.
environments content designer. You’ll be immersed in real-world
Animation 70.00 GP 3F English, Maths • research from your first year with leading
Games design 70.00 GP 3F • Information technology QUT researchers and projects.
Software technologies 70.00 GP 3F • Computer science Use hardware and
Information technology
software to design and build systems
Computer science 70.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Maths • to solve complex problems. You will
Information systems 70.00 GP/OL 3F/6P • learn programming and software
Diploma of E-Sports+ New KG 8 months F English design, networking technologies and
1-2P the architecture of different hardware
Mathematics systems.
Applied and computational 87.00 GP 3F/6P English, Math Methods • Information systems Work with people
mathematics or Specialist Maths
to identify their needs and design
Operations research 87.00 GP 3F/6P •
solutions to meet them. You may design,
Statistics 87.00 GP 3F/6P • develop and implement large database
Data science 87.00 GP/OL 3F/6P English, Math Methods • applications, or be involved with the
or Specialist Maths
purchase and implementation of
Science
packaged software.
Biological sciences 70.00 GP 3F/6P English, Math Methods •
or Specialist Maths
Chemistry 70.00 GP 3F/6P • Mathematics
Earth science 70.00 GP 3F/6P •
Applied and computational
Environmental science 70.00 GP 3F/6P •
mathematics Use mathematical
Physics 70.00 GP 3F/6P •
modelling to distil complex real-world
Science advanced (honours)— 90.00 GP 4F Prerequisites*: Relevant problems into abstract mathematical
including all five science science subject (3 & 4,
study areas listed above B), English and Math
frameworks and apply them to scenarios
Methods. Assumed in the fields of physical and chemical
knowledge: Specialist sciences, biology, engineering and social
Maths and another science.
relevant science. For
details check online Data science Become skilled in the
course information at analysis and interrogation of data
qut.edu.au/study across a wide range of industries, and
For footnotes and information about this table see page 12. be confident and capable to provide
clear and meaningful insights. Learn
the theory and the practical tools for Nikola Poli
data acquisition, storage, management, Maths graduate and researcher
Games and interactive environments Software technologies Learn the
processing, analysis and visualisation.
technological aspects of game Nikola loved maths and knew she wanted to study at university. When she
Animation Develop animation skills
development, graphics programming, Operations research Use mathematical attended a QUT STEM camp and found out about the maths degree and
including motion graphics, 3D
games engine technology and modelling and algorithms to design, the opportunities available—as well as QUT’s friendly atmosphere and
modelling and animation, real-time
development of artificial intelligence operate and predict behaviour of amazing campuses—moving from North Queensland to Brisbane for study
3D and character animation, as well
for games for careers such as animator, complex systems like machinery, was a no brainer. Nikola has now graduated and is applying her statistics
as knowledge of the core principles, and data analytics skills to areas of health, robotics and the environment
computer game programmer, game materials and money in industry,
concepts and history of animation. in her role as a researcher.
developer, software engineer. business, finance, education,
Careers include animator, game
government and defence.
developer, computer-aided designer,
digital content producer, web or
multimedia designer.
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