If you don't think your ATAR or selection rank is high enough to get into the course you want, you may be able to improve your chances by upgrading through:

When you're preparing your QTAC application, you should consider including courses that will lead you to your dream course in your six QTAC preferences.

Upgrade through a degree course, diploma or undergraduate certificate

Upgrading through another degree course, diploma or undergraduate certificate will help you to get the highest possible selection rank.

You can upgrade through any:

  • bachelor degree course
  • QUT College diploma or undergraduate certificate
  • TAFE Queensland diploma
  • TAFE Queensland advanced diploma.

We recommend that you study something related to your preferred course. Depending on what you study, you might be eligible for advanced standing (credit), which means you could complete your course more quickly.

To help you choose the right type of study to get into your dream course, you can check the selection rank achievable through other types of study. Make sure you check your course information to know what selection rank you need to get.

Keep in mind that selection rank thresholds are only a guide, as they can change from year to year, depending on the popularity of the course and the results of the students we accept.

Type of study Number of subjects (QUT credit points) studied in the qualification Range of selection rank you can achieve
One year full-time in a bachelor degree course 8 subjects (96 credit points) or equivalent with GPA 4.00 to 7.00 93.00 - 99.95
Three quarters of one year in a bachelor degree course 6 or 7 subjects (72 credit points) or equivalent with GPA 4.00 to 7.00 84.00 - 94.95
Part-time bachelor degree study 4 or 5 subjects (48-60 credit points) with GPA 4.00 to 7.00 77.00 - 88.95
Part-time bachelor degree study 2 or 3 subjects (24-36 credit points) with GPA 4.00 to 7.00 75.00 - 88.95
Completed advanced diploma Complete 93.00 - 98.95
Completed diploma or undergraduate certificate Complete 87.00 - 91.95

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Complete a QUT College diploma or undergraduate certificate

By choosing a QUT College diploma you’ll have a guaranteed pathway directly into the second year of the relevant QUT bachelor degree. Choose an undergraduate certificate and use the course as a taster to help you decide further study options and career pathways.

Complete a TAFE and QUT combined diploma/degree dual award

You can apply for a dual award which offers a streamlined pathway to QUT, First you’ll complete a diploma, advanced diploma, or associate degree from TAFE Queensland – Greater Brisbane, and then gain direct entry to a bachelor degree from QUT.

Find out more about dual awards and entry to QUT through VET study

Offer guarantee and VET guarantee

Want peace of mind about your QUT course offer? You could be guaranteed an offer based on your completed VET qualification, or your ATAR or selection rank.

Check the offer guarantee for your course

Admission pathways

We believe that everyone should be able to continue their journey of lifelong learning. So we're committed to exploring all admission pathways to help you get into the course that you want.

Take a look at your options if you've done:

  • higher education study
  • study at TAFE or other vocational education and training
  • recent secondary school study
  • any workplace experience.

Higher education study

If you've done any bridging or enabling courses at any institution, or any higher education before, you can use this to apply.

Apply with higher education study

VET study

If you've done any VET study, including study done at TAFE, you may be able to use that to get into uni.

Apply with VET study

Secondary study

If you've completed high school in the last two years, find out if your results can help you get into the course you want.

Apply with recent secondary study

Employment experience

You can also apply to uni based on work experience you've completed. Find out how your work and life experience can help you get in.

Apply with work experience

More ways to get in

Adjustment schemes

You may be eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank, which can help you get into the course you want. We offer adjustment schemes for students with difficult circumstances and elite athletes.

Explore adjustment schemes

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Our Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP) makes it easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students to come to uni, whatever your educational background.

About CASP

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Ready to apply?

When you’re ready to apply for a course, follow our step-by-step applying guide.

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