Highlights

  • When you successfully complete the program, you will receive 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) of advanced standing to progress to a relevant diploma or degree program at QUT.
  • This program gives Year 11 high school students an opportunity to extend their studies over the summer school holidays between Year 11 and Year 12.

Highlights

  • When you successfully complete the program, you will receive 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) of advanced standing to progress to a relevant diploma or degree program at QUT.
  • This program gives Year 11 high school students an opportunity to extend their studies over the summer school holidays between Year 11 and Year 12.

Why choose this course?

The program will give you an understanding of university life and a chance to experience the difference between high school and university. You’ll be part of the student community and attend workshops and tutorials with other QUT College students. 

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What to expect

QUT College Diploma Advantage program will allow Year 11 students from QUT's 30 widening participation schools to study, with the support of their school, one unit at diploma level during QUT College's summer teaching period. This is a great opportunity to get a head start on your chosen study pathway or to try out a study area you're interested in.

Students will have access to all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students.

Program start dates

We have one start date a year. Your study period will be between 18 November 2024 - 14 February 2025.

Applications

Applications open 1 August 2024 and close 31 October 2024. 

Support from your school 

To be eligible for the program, your school must be included in QUT’s Widening Participation Program.

A staff member from your school can confirm your school’s participation in the program and will assess whether you're able to handle the workload involved in the program.  Your school must approve your participation before you can submit your application form.

Your school will also need to have approval from your parents or guardians before they can endorse your application.

 

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Students who complete the program will be eligible for 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) of advanced standing within the relevant diploma or degree program at QUT.

Details and units

Students will select one unit from the list below to complete over the College's summer teaching period.

Requirements

Course code
QC19
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
9 weeks part-time
Entry
November
Entry

You must be:

  • minimum age of 16 when classes for Diploma Advantage Program commences
  • a Year 11, Semester 2 student when you participate in the Diploma Advantage program
  • a senior student in a school included in QUT’s Widening Participation program (check with your school's Guidance/Career Officer before applying)
  • one of the following:
    • currently studying or completed a minimum of four ATAR general subjects (including General English) with passing grades

You can study a maximum of one unit.

Applications dates

  • Application open:  1 August 2024
  • Applications close: 31 October 2024
  • Late applications cannot be considered

Your grades

In the semester before you apply, you must have maintained both of the following:

  • a minimum of a C (50%) in any General English subject such as English, Literature, English and Literature, or English as an additional language
  • a C (50%) average across a minimum of four ATAR general subjects.

Median grade is not used.

How to Apply:

Step 1: School approval

Request that your school completes and signs the school approval proforma and provides you with a copy.

If you are not following the standard, slow or fast track pattern of ATAR study, please also get your school to provide a covering letter detailing your study pattern.

Step 2: Apply

To apply, you must have:

  • an email address to create your QUT account. This is the first part of the application process
  • a Learning Unique Identifier (LUI).
  • school results on school letterhead for the previous semester
  • a cover letter from your school outlining your study pattern if required
  • the completed and signed school approval proforma.

Once you have the above items, select I'm ready to apply (within flyout menu to the right on some devices) and follow the steps to complete the QUT College Diploma Advantage Program online application.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, we'll send you an email to offer you a place in the Diploma Advantage Program. 

If your application is unsuccessful, we'll also email you to let you know.

We may also email you to request more information or supporting documents. Make sure you upload this documentation within 10 working days.

All emails we send you will be sent to the email address you provide in your application. Make sure you provide us with your personal email address and not your school email, because we might contact you over the school holidays.

You'll be able to decline your place in the program if the timetable for the unit you choose doesn’t fit in with your personal schedule.

Minimum English language requirements

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

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