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QUT Caboolture Open Day 2015 Getting In - For School Leavers
This document provides information for school leavers applying to undergraduate programs at QUT, including how to apply through QTAC, entry requirements, admission schemes, ordering preferences, upgrading pathways, key dates, and additional resources. It defines terms like OP, rank, major, minor. It describes QUT's OP Guarantee and Entry Bonus programs, application of the Educational Access Scheme, and START QUT program. Real Decisions events are recommended for discussing upgrading options with QUT staff.
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- 1. CRICOS No. 00213J Gettingin – for school leavers Clive May, Careers Counsellor Information provided for domestic students only
- 2. I acknowledge theTraditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands, pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community. of www.reconciliation.qut.edu.au
- 3. CRICOS No. 00213J Today’ssession • How to apply • Entry requirements • Admission schemes • How offers are made • Ordering your preferences • Upgrading pathways • Receiving your offer • Key dates Please note: the information provided today is for domestic undergraduate students only.
- 4. CRICOS No. 00213J Quickglossary OP: issued by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority to current Queensland Year 12 students. Highest is 1, lowest is 25. Rank: derived from other studies (International Baccalaureate, interstate Year 12, OP-ineligible students, former OP students, TAFE students, applicants with tertiary studies). Highest is 99, lowest is 1. QTAC • Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre – www.qtac.edu.au • Process applications for Queensland universities and many TAFE courses • QTAC Guide distributed at school early in third term
- 5. CRICOS No. 00213J Quickglossary (continued) Undergraduate study • The first level of study at university, usually a three- or four- year bachelor degree or four-year honours degree Double degree • Two degrees studied in combination allowing you complete both in shorter time than studying them separately. To deliver this, secondary studies (such as second majors, electives, etc.) are usually not available. Subjects/units • A set of classes run over a teaching period covering specific subject matter. A full-time student would normally undertake four units per semester.
- 6. CRICOS No. 00213J Quickglossary (continued) Major/minor • A major is the primary area of study consisting of a number of units covering the same area - For example, the Bachelor of Business (Advertising) has eight advertising units that comprise the advertising major. • A second major, minor, or electives are secondary areas of study - For example, an advertising student might take a minor in public relations.
- 7. CRICOS No. 00213J Applyingthrough QTAC • Apply from Tuesday 4 August online at www.qtac.edu.au • On-time due date Wednesday 30September. Late fees apply after this date • Select up to 6 courses from across all institutions • Ordered by preference • Will only receive one offer for their highest eligible preference • Changes to preferences can be made for most courses until early January.
- 8. CRICOS No. 00213J Academicentry requirements • Your application will be assessed at QTAC • Minimum requirements: the lowest OP/rank at which any domestic student may be considered eligible for an offer in a course excluding special entry. – Does not guarantee an offer will be made – QUT’s lowest 2015 score was OP 15/rank 66 • English proficiency: if you are from a non-English speaking background you will be required to formally demonstrate your English proficiency and you may be required to undertake an English examination – Not required if you complete English or English for ESL Learners (4 SA).
- 9. CRICOS No. 00213J Admissionschemes Assumed Knowledge • Indicates a minimum level of assumed knowledge • Not a factor in receiving an offer, unlike prerequisites • Students should complete subjects at school • QUT bridging courses in Physics, Chemistry and Maths B • From 2016, prerequisites for Bachelor of Education courses will be introduced as follows: – English (4 SA) – at least one of Maths A, B or C (4 SA) – additionally, for students entering Bachelor of Education (early childhood) or Bachelor of Education (primary) programs: at least one Science (4 SA) – Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Marine Science, Marine Studies, Physics or Science21. • www.qut.edu.au/assumed-knowledge
- 10. CRICOS No. 00213J Admissionsschemes OP Guarantee • If a student achieves an OP 5 (or rank of 93, or IB score of 33) or better, and meet the course pre-requisites they are guaranteed a place into most QUT courses in the major offer rounds Entry Bonus • Bonus ranks for engineering technology (when applying for QUT Bachelor of Engineering or double degree), Maths C, language subjects, university subjects while at school • Must have achieved at least 4 SA • Not used for scholarships or Dean’s Honours programs • Calculated automatically by QTAC • A rank is not the same as an OP band • www.qut.edu.au/entry-bonus
- 11. CRICOS No. 00213J Admissionsschemes Oodgeroo Unit • Offers entry program and support services for students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander • Students receive a guaranteed $1500 equity bursary, and are encouraged to apply for additional scholarships • www.qut.edu.au/oodgeroo Educational disadvantage • apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via QTAC • bonus OPs/ranks for financial hardship, educational disruption, home environment, English language difficulty, personal illness/disability • financial hardship: guaranteed $3500 QUT Equity Scholarship • www.qut.edu.au/special-entry Elite Athlete Entry Program • bonus OPs/ranks for elite athletes, sportspersons, managers and coaches • www.qut.edu.au/elite-athletes
- 12. CRICOS No. 00213J Additionalentry requirements • Course specific requirements which you must also satisfy for some courses. They include: ̶ audition ̶ portfolio ̶ interview • Requirements are published in QUT course guides and QTAC Guide • In addition to your QTAC application: ̶ Register at QUT – you will need a current QTAC ID or QUT ID number ̶ closing dates apply and are different to the QTAC application due date • Some courses have residency requirements • The onus is on you to complete the registration by the due date. Late forms are not accepted. • www.qut.edu.au/additional-entry
- 13. CRICOS No. 00213J STARTQUT • Students are able to complete up to two QUT units while completing Year 12 • Students who achieve results of 4 (pass) or better receive one bonus entry rank per unit (maximum of two ranks) • START QUT results will be recorded on QCE • Students must be on an OP (or interstate equivalent) or IB Pathway and achieving a B average (or better) across their subjects, with a B grade (or better) in English or English for ESL Learners. This must be consistent throughout their year 11 studies • Applications for 2016 open on 1 August 2015 and close on 31 October 2015 • www.qut.edu.au/startqut
- 14. CRICOS No. 00213J Orderingyour QTAC preferences All applicants can select up to six preferences: • Preferences 1 and 2: the courses you really want to study • Preferences 3 and 4: back-ups—may provide another way into a chosen career or an alternative career • Preferences 5 and 6: courses you can definitely enter and are prepared to do if they miss out on other choices, and can be used to upgrade.
- 15. CRICOS No. 00213J Upgradingpathways QUT recommends the following upgrading pathways: • Degrees – complete one year full-time load and pass all subjects you will get a minimum QUT rank of 93 (OP 4) • Advanced diplomas – on completion you will have a minimum QUT rank of 93 (OP 4) • Diplomas – on completion you will have a minimum QUT rank of 87 = OP 7 • Dual awards with TAFE – complete TAFE qualification and automatically gain entry to QUT (specific courses) with credit for your study. - www.qut.edu.au/upgrading
- 16. CRICOS No. 00213J Upgradingexample • John Citizen achieved an OP 7 (rank 87) in 2013 and applied for entry to QUT’s Bachelor of Paramedic Science in 2014 (minimum OP 5, rank 92) • He was offered his second preference, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (OP 8, rank 85) • John completed one full-year of study (96 credit points) and achieved a grade point average of 5.0 • He now has a new rank of 96 which allowed him to transfer to Paramedic Science in 2015.
- 17. CRICOS No. 00213J Evaluatingyour upgrading options • Am I committed to study the course? • Can I get in? • Will it give me advanced standing? • Will it give me a high enough rank? • What will I do if a year of study is not enough? • Can I afford the costs (tuition fees, accommodation, transport, etc.)?
- 18. CRICOS No. 00213J Receivingyour offer • Offers are made through QTAC’s online services and you respond using this service also • If you accept at QTAC you will be able to directly enrol online at QUT • QTAC will email to advise an offer has been made • You will not receive a mailed/post offer letter by QTAC or QUT. However, you can downloaded your offer letter from QTAC’s online services .
- 19. CRICOS No. 00213J Deferringyour offer If you want to defer your offer: • applicants are automatically granted one year of deferment if requested • defer via QTAC online • available in all courses, except those: ─ with additional entry requirements ─ with different entry requirements in the following year ─ that will not be offered in the following year • students on deferment will be sent enrolment information by QUT Admissions in October to start their studies in the following year—no further QTAC application required • www.qut.edu.au/deferment
- 20. CRICOS No. 00213J RealDecisions If you are looking at upgrading and course options, come to: QUT Real Decisions - Tuesday 22 December, 9am–1pm, Gardens Point campus - Tuesday 22 December, 2pm–5pm, Caboolture campus Come along to discuss options with academic and admission staff. These events are held after OPs are released and you still have time to change your preferences.
- 21. CRICOS No. 00213J Keydates – QTAC • 4 August 2015 – QTAC applications open • 30 September 2015 – Due date for QTAC on time applications; late fees apply after this date • 17 December 2015 – Early offer round • 19 December 2015 – OPs released on QSA’s Student Connect online service • 29 December 2015 – Qld Year 12 students without an OP can find out their QTAC rank • 6 January 2016 - Final date to change preferences for 14 January offer round • 14 January 2016 – major offer round – QTAC offers released via QTAC’s online services.
- 22. CRICOS No. 00213J Keydates – QUT • 11 September – Closing date to lodge additional application to QUT for Music, Dance Performance and Dance • 9 October – Closing date to lodge additional application to QUT for Fashion, Acting, Technical Production, and Visual Arts • 20 November – Closing date to lodge applications to QUT for Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships and some other scholarships • 22 December – Real Decisions event - 9am–1pm, Gardens Point campus - 2pm–5pm, Caboolture campus.
- 23. CRICOS No. 00213J Furtherinformation • Talk to staff at the Admissions tent today • Information on the website and in publications: – Collect a copy of Real Choices – Pick up QUT undergraduate course books at the information tents today – Detailed course information at www.qut.edu.au/study – Check out the additional entry requirements website www.qut.edu.au/additional-entry – Match My Skills quiz at www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study • Become familiar with the QTAC website www.qtac.edu.au • OP information at www.qcaa.qld.edu.au • Government advice – www.studyassist.gov.au – www.humanservices.gov.au
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Editor's Notes
- #3 Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners Short version: I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands, pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community. Long version: In keeping with the spirit of Reconciliation, I acknowledge the Turrbal, Jagera/Yuggera, Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples as the Traditional Owners of the lands where QUT now stands – and recognise that these have always been places of teaching and learning. I wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging – and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community.
- #5 OPs don’t go out of date, they can be used to gain entry to university for many years but are converted to a rank. OPs and ranks treated equally in admission process. QTAC application fee $65 in 2015 (the 2016 fee is not on website yet)
- #12 The onus is on you to apply for these admission schemes and submit the relevant forms by the due date. Late forms are not accepted.
- #16 So if lower QTAC preferences should include some of these options. Students will be given a new rank for each study attempt – so they’ll have their OP, and then they will get another rank for any additional study. When they apply for their chosen course, we will usually use the highest of these ranks, except if they have a failing GPA in a like course.