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You can be considered for entry based on work and life experience the year after you obtained an ATAR or complete year 12. If you have not obtained an ATAR or completed Year 12, you will be considered for entry when:

  • you are at least 18 years old by the first census date of your QUT study, and you have achieved studies or work experience acceptable to QUT, such as:
    • a completed Certificate III or higher qualification
    • studied at least 0.25 year of degree (or higher study)
    • have at least 0.5 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) work experience
    • performing arts qualifications.

QTAC will calculate a selection rank for you based on your professional qualifications, paid employment or past school results.

You may also have selection ranks from your high school studies, VET study or higher education. Your past school and further study results and grade point average don’t expire - they can be used to gain entry to QUT in the future. We’ll generally use your best selection rank when considering your application.

For most of our courses, entry is based only on your past academic achievement, represented by your selection rank. Some courses have additional entry requirements. To see which courses you may be able to get into, use the past selection rank thresholds in your course information as a guide.

Assumed knowledge and prerequisites

Most of our courses have assumed knowledge, and our Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours) has prerequisites that must be met.

Find out more about assumed knowledge and prerequisites

Thresholds

Courses may be harder or easier to get into each year, depending on their popularity and how many places we have available - it's about supply and demand. Thresholds from previous years should be used as a guide only. Higher thresholds don't mean a course is more difficult.

We work out minimum thresholds based on the:

  • academic capability to succeed in tertiary studies
  • demand for places available within the course.

    Offer guarantee

    Most QUT courses across a range of study areas are guaranteed at certain ATAR or selection rank, so you can assess your eligibility for an offer as soon as you know your ATAR or selection rank.

    Check if your course is included.

    See the guaranteed offer ATAR/selection ranks

    Employment experience

    The skills and experience you’ve gained through paid work experience can be translated by QTAC into a selection rank (from 55.00-93.00, depending on your skill level and length of service). You’ll be allocated a selection rank based on the skill level associated with your employment and the length of time you were employed in that role. The work you’ve done does not necessarily have to be in an area related to your proposed field of study.

    You need to have three years or more of work experience to get a selection rank suitable for entry to our courses. If you don’t have this level of work experience, you might like to consider the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) to improve your rank, or other study to give you a new selection rank.

    Include your employment experience on your application if you've spent at least six months in full-time paid employment (or equivalent).

    You'll need to provide an official statement from your employer confirming your employment.

    Learn more at QTAC Employment Experience

    Boost your selection rank with the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a multiple-choice aptitude test that allows you to demonstrate your potential for university study. You don't need knowledge in any particular subject areas to take the test.

    The STAT can improve your selection ranks for:

    We’ll only use your STAT results if it improves your selection rank. If you received a low result, you can sit the test again in the next admissions period (i.e., at the end of the year or mid-year).

    To sit for the STAT you need to register with QTAC. They also run workshops to help you prepare for the test.

    Entry with performance qualifications

    The skills and experience you’ve gained through completing non-AQF Performing Arts qualifications can give you a selection rank for entry to our courses.  Your performing arts qualification can be translated into a QTAC into a selection rank (from 84.00-87.00, depending on your qualification).

    As a guide, completed AMEB seventh and eighth grade study will receive a selection rank of 84.00. Higher selection ranks are possible with higher AMEB (or equivalent) studies. This course you apply for does not necessarily have to be in an area related to your performance qualification.

    Qualification

    Selection Rank

    AMEB: Fellowship (F Mus A)

    TCL: Fellowship Diploma (FTCL)

    87.00

    ACM: Licentiate Diploma

    AGM: Licentiate Diploma (LAGM)

    AMEB: Licentiate (LSDA or L Mus A1)

    TCL: Licentiate Diploma (LTCL)

    86.00

    ABS: Diploma of Dance

    ACM: Associate Diploma

    AGM: Associate Diploma (AAGM)

    AMEB: Associateship (ASDA or A Mus A2)

    ANZCA: Associate Diploma; Diploma; Performers Award

    ASCA: Diploma of Communication

    TCL: Associateship Diploma (ATCL)

    85.00

    ANZCA: Seventh or Eighth Grade

    ACM: Seventh or Eighth Grade

    AGM: Seventh or Eighth Grade Proficiency Certificate

    AMEB: Seventh3 or Eighth Grade4; Certificate of Drama & Performance (CDPA); Certificate in Voice & Communication (CVCA)

    ASCA: Seventh or Eighth Grade; Certificate of Communication

    TCL: Seventh or Eighth Grade; Performers Certificate; Advanced Performance Certificate

    84.00

    More information

    1. Must have also completed AMEB Grade 6: Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft (or equivalent)
    2. Must have also completed AMEB Grade 5: Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft (or equivalent)
    3. Must also completed Grade 3: Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft (or equivalent) for the following AMEB qualifications
      • Certificate of Performance (Practice of Music For Leisure)
      • Contemporary Popular Music Grade 7
      • Contemporary Popular Music Advancing Step 3 For Leisure Grade 7
      • Ensemble Performance Grade 7
    4. Must also completed Grade 4: Theory of Music, Musicianship or Music Craft (or equivalent) for the following AMEB qualifications:
      • Contemporary Popular Music Grade 8
      • Contemporary Popular Music Advancing Step 4 For Leisure Grade 8
      • Ensemble Performance Grade 8

    Abbreviations

    • ABS: Australian Ballet School
    • ACM: Australian College of Music
    • AGM: Australian Guild of Music
    • AMEB: Australian Music Examinations Board
    • ANZCA: Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Ltd
    • ASCA: Australian Speech Communication Association
    • TCL: Trinity College, London

    Equivalent qualifications from Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London College of Music, Royal Academy of Dance, and Speech New Zealand will be considered upon applying to QTAC.

    Can I use my work experience get into postgraduate studies?

    If you’ve have relevant professional work experience you will be eligible for some QUT graduate certificates. For most postgraduate courses, places are not limited (ie selection ranks are not used) and if you meet the entry requirements you will get an offer.

    Explore the study area you’re interested in and make sure you choose the right course for you.

    Past school results

    Your Year 12 results do not expire when you have finished at school and can be used to gain entry many years after they are awarded.

    We recognise past Queensland (including OP results), interstate or overseas Year 12 results, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Senior External Examination results, and some non-standard Year 12 qualifications including Accelerated Christian Education (ACE), some Rudolph Steiner Education schools and some home schooling.

    If you have an ATAR then compare it with the current selection rank threshold as an ATAR and selection ranks are on the scale; e.g. an ATAR of 93.00 is equal to a selection rank of 93.00.

    If you have a Tertiary Entrance (TE) score awarded between 1974 and 1991, you can calculate your selection rank by dividing the TE score by 10 and rounding down to the nearest whole number. For example, a TE score of 885 equals a selection rank of 88.50.

    Look at the tables below to get an idea of how your results might be converted to a selection rank.

    Selection rank20192018201720162015
    99.00 1 1 1 1 1
    98.00 - - - - -
    97.00 2 2 2 2 2
    96.00 3 3 3 - -
    95.00 - - - 3 3
    94.00 4 4 4 - 4
    93.00 - - - 4 -
    92.00 5 5 5 - 5
    91.00 - - - 5 -
    90.00 - - - - -
    89.00 6 6 6 6 6
    88.00 - - - - -
    87.00 7 7 7 7 7
    86.00 - - - - -
    85.00 - - - - -
    84.00 8 8 8 8 8
    83.00 - - - - -
    82.00 9 9 9 - -
    81.00 - - - 9 9
    80.00 - - - - -
    79.00 10 10 10 10 10
    78.00 - - - - -
    77.00 11 11 11 - -
    76.00 - - - 11 11
    75.00 12 12 12 - -
    74.00 - - - 12 12
    73.00 - - - - -
    72.00 13 13 13 - 13
    71.00 - - - 13 -
    70.00 14 14 14 - -
    69.00 - - - 14 14
    68.00 15 15 15 - -
    67.00 - - - 15 15
    66.00 16 16 16 - -
    65.00 17 17 17 16 16
    64.00 18 18 18 - -
    63.00 19 19 19 17 17
    62.00 20 20 20 - 18
    61.00 21 21 21 18 19
    60.00 22 22 22 19 20
    59.00 23 23 23 20 21
    58.00 24 24 24 21 22
    57.00 25 25 25 22 23
    56.00 - - - 23 24
    55.00 - - - 24 25
    54.00 - - - 25 -

    IB score in completed diploma

    2019

    2018

    2017

    2016

    2015

    45

    99.95

    99.95

    99.95

    99.95

    99.95

    44

    99.85

    99.85

    99.85

    99.85

    99.85

    43

    99.60

    99.70

    99.70

    99.70

    99.75

    42

    99.25

    99.40

    99.40

    99.45

    99.45

    41

    98.70

    98.80

    98.85

    98.90

    98.85

    40

    98.05

    98.25

    98.85

    98.30

    98.30

    39

    97.35

    97.50

    97.60

    97.60

    97.55

    38

    96.45

    96.70

    96.75

    96.80

    96.70

    37

    95.45

    95.75

    95.85

    95.90

    95.80

    36

    93.95

    94.50

    94.60

    94.60

    94.40

    35

    92.80

    93.30

    93.45

    93.45

    93.25

    34

    91.40

    92.10

    92.25

    92.30

    92.05

    33

    89.90

    90.65

    90.90

    90.95

    90.60

    32

    88.05

    88.95

    89.20

    89.30

    88.85

    31

    86.25

    87.10

    87.35

    87.40

    86.90

    30

    83.70

    84.40

    84.60

    84.70

    83.85

    29

    81.25

    81.90

    82.15

    82.30

    81.20

    28

    79.25

    79.90

    80.15

    80.30

    79.25

    27

    76.70

    77.65

    77.95

    78.15

    77.05

    26

    73.85

    75.15

    75.50

    75.70

    74.65

    25

    71.00

    72.10

    72.45

    72.70

    69.65

    24

    68.45

    68.70

    69.05

    69.30

    68.10

    IB subjects aggregate score

    Selection rank

    27 or higher

    68.00

    26

    67.00

    25

    66.00

    23 – 24

    65.00

    22

    64.00

    21

    63.00

    20

    62.00

    19

    61.00

    18

    60.00

    These selection ranks are diplomas courses only; ie they do not apply to degree courses.

    More information

    • Minimum of 2 IB Diploma subjects required (at either HL or SL).
    • Maximum of 6 IB Diploma subjects (at either HL or SL) will be considered. If you have studied more than 6, your best 6 will be used.
    • Extended Essay points are not included in aggregate.
    • Marks are reported on a 7-point scale where: N = no grade; 1 = Very Poor; 3 = Pass.

    Selection rank

    Composite SAT score, 2005 - January 2016

    Composite SAT score, from March 2016

    Composite ACT score, 36 scale

    USA advanced placements (APs)

    99.95

    2390

    1590

    36

    19

    99.50

    2330

    1540

    35

    18

    99.00

    2160

    1460

    34

    17

    98.00

    2130

    1440

    33

    -

    97.00

    2100

    1420

    -

    -

    96.00

    2070

    1400

    32

    -

    95.50

    -

    -

    -

    16

    95.00

    2050

    1380

    -

    -

    94.00

    2020

    1360

    31

    -

    93.00

    1990

    1350

    30

    -

    92.00

    1960

    1330

    -

    15

    91.00

    1930

    1310

    29

    -

    90.00

    1900

    1290

    -

    -

    89.00

    1870

    1270

    28

    -

    88.00

    1840

    1250

    -

    14

    87.00

    1820

    1230

    -

    -

    86.00

    1790

    1210

    27

    -

    85.00

    1760

    1190

    -

    -

    84.50

    -

    -

    -

    13

    84.00

    1730

    1170

    26

    -

    83.00

    1700

    1150

    -

    -

    82.00

    1670

    1130

    25

    -

    81.00

    1640

    1120

    -

    12

    80.00

    1610

    1100

    24

    -

    79.00

    1590

    1080

    -

    -

    78.00

    1560

    1060

    23

    11

    77.00

    1530

    1040

    -

    -

    76.00

    1500

    1020

    22

    10

    75.00

    1470

    1000

    -

    -

    73.00

    -

    -

    -

    9

    70.00

    1440

    980

    21

    8

    68.00

    -

    -

    -

    7

    65.00

    1410

    960

    -

    6

    60.00

    1380

    940

    20

    -

    55.00

    1350

    920

    19

    -

    50.00

    1330

    900

    18

    -

    		 

    More information

    • Incomplete Year 12 is not accepted.
    • If you completed school in January 2016 and earlier, the composite SAT-1 score is the total of SAT 1: Critical Reading, SAT 1: Mathematics and SAT 1: Writing.
    • If you completed school in March 2016 and later, the composite SAT-1 score is total of SAT-I: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and SAT-I: Mathematics
    • The Enhanced ACT Assessment was first introduced in October 1989 and may also be known as ACT Assessment or just ACT. Results prior to October 1989 cannot be used.
    • Where SAT-1 and ACT achievement tests have been taken more than once, the best results will be used.
    • Minimum of two and a maximum of 4 advanced placements (APs) may be used. The aggregate will be determined from the numerical values allocated to subjects where: A=5, B=4, C=3 (Pass), D=2, E=1. Where more than four APs have been taken, the aggregate will be determined using the best four results. Aggregate scores below 6 are not accepted.

    Selection rank 1 A Level subject or 2 AS Level subjects Aggregate of best 2 A Level subjects or a combination of A and AS Level subjects equivalent to 2 A Level subjects Aggregate of best 3 A Level subjects or a combination of A and AS Level subjects equivalent to 3 A Level subjects
    99.95 - - 17.5
    99.75    17
    99.55 - - 16.5
    99.35 - - 16
    99.15 - - 15.5
    99.00 - - 15
    97.50 - - 14.5
    96.00 - - 14.00
    94.50    13.5
    93.00 - - 13
    91.50 - - 12.5
    90.00 - 12 12
    88.50 - 11.5 11.5
    87.00 - 11 11
    85.50 - 10.5 10.5
    84.00 - 10 10
    82.50 - 9.5 9.5
    81.00 - 9 9
    80.00 - 8.5 8.5
    79.00 - 8 8
    78.00 - 7.5 7.5
    77.00 - 7 7
    76.00 - 6.5 6.5
    75.00 6 6 6
    74.00 5.5 5.5 5.5
    73.00 5 5 5
    72.00 4.5 4.5 4.5
    71.00 4 4 4
    70.00 3.5 3.5 3.5
    69.00 3 3 3
    68.00 2.5 2.5 2.5
    67.00 2 2 2.00
    66.00 1.5 1.5 1.5
    65.00 1 1 1

    More information

    Qualifications deemed comparable with the GCE include:

    • Cambridge Higher School Certificate and overseas derivates (Principal Level passes are required)
    • West African General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
    • East African Advanced Certificate of Education
    • Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education
    • Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
    • Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (Principal Level passes are required)
    • University of Malta Advanced Matriculation examinations
    • Zimbabwe ZIMSEC A Levels
    • Malaysian STPM
    • Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (results in the University of London GCE may be taken into account)
    • Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (Level H1=AS Level; Level H2=A Level)

    Qualifications deemed to be comparable with GCE A Level where A is the maximum graded awarded (ie A* grade is not used) cannot be assessed on these schedules.

    Advanced Level: ranks are calculated on the basis that A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and must include results in not more than three subjects at Advanced Level or the equivalent comprising a combination of Advanced, Advanced in Applied subjects, Advanced Subsidiary, and Advanced Subsidiary in Applied subjects.

    Where results in the same subject are awarded at both Advanced and Advanced Subsidiary level, only one result in the subject will be counted in the aggregate, and this shall be the result that contributes the highest points value to the aggregate.

    Advanced Subsidiary level results may be included in the aggregate and contribute the equivalent of half of a subject taken at Advanced Level A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

    A Level in Applied subjects/AS Level in Applied subjects: ranks are calculated on the following basis:

    • A Level in Applied subjects (Double Award) [12 units]: the sum of the two letter grades where: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
    • A Level in Applied subjects [6 units]: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
    • AS Level in Applied subjects (Double Award) [6 units]: the sum of the two letter grades where A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.
    • AS Level in Applied subjects [3 units]: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

    Cambridge Pre-U Principal subjects & Global Persepectives and Independent Research Report (GPR): D1,D2=6, D3=5, M1,M2=4, M3=3, P1=2, P2,P3=1.

    Cambridge Pre-U Short Courses (Languages) result may be included in the aggregate and contribute the equivalent of half of a subject taken at Principal Level D1,D2,D3=2.5, M1,M2=2, M3=1.5, P1=1, P2,P3=0.5.

    Progression/Advanced Diploma award: These awards can only be assessed on Schedule S4023 where: A*=15, A=12.5, B=10, C=7.5, D=5, E=2.5.

    Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE): ranks are calculated on the basis that A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5 and must include results in not more than six subjects.

    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

    Worried you won’t get in?

    If you’re concerned that your selection rank isn’t high enough for the course you want, don’t worry - there are other admissions pathways you can take to get to your dream course.

    Helping you get into your course

    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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    Other 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.

    Your work experience isn't the only way you can get into uni. Take a look at your options if you've done:

    • recent secondary school study
    • higher education study, including bridging and enabling courses
    • TAFE or any other vocational education and training.

    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

    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

    Contact us

    Get in touch if you've got any questions about how to use your previous experience to get into uni.

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