Start Program

START QUT

START QUT offers a ‘real taste’ of university for Year 12 students. Students enrolled in the START QUT program attend the same classes as current QUT students. Passing two START QUT subjects gives guaranteed entry to some QUT courses.

START QUT is an enhanced studies program that offers university experience and preferential entry for Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education, NSW High School Certificate, International Baccalaureate and/or Accelerated Christian Education (or equivalent) programs.

How does the Program work?

Students will be officially enrolled as students at QUT, and the assessment in the unit is the same as that for first-year university students. You will be required to sit the mid-semester and final exams at QUT. On successful completion of the unit, you will have a first-year QUT unit on your academic record. This may be used as part of your future university studies. Students are able to choose one unit per semester.

Benefits

• Offers university experience. START QUT students will study university units generally in the same classes as current QUT students, improving their preparation for university study.
• Provides a guaranteed entry pathway. START QUT provides a guaranteed entry to certain courses at QUT for Year 12 students. The program allows students who pass two units (4 or better 7 being the highest) to gain admission to selected QUT courses and start studies in Semester 1 of the following year, following completion of Year 12.
• Offers a QUT scholarship. Year 12 students recommended by their school, who also have parent/guardian support, will be awarded a QUT scholarship to cover student fees for two university units. Note however, there may also be other costs such as text books.
• Offers advanced standing . START QUT may also provide up to two units (24 credit points) of advanced standing towards a bachelor degree course for related units, which has the potential to reduce future HECS-HELP debt. Further, this advanced standing will be automatically awarded by QUT Admissions prior to start of classes.

Eligibility

Students who would like to participate in the program during Year 12 must display grades of a B average or above, be recommended by their school and have parent/guardian support. The program is open to Year 12 students undertaking the Queensland Certificate of Education, NSW High School Certificate, International Baccalaureate and/or Accelerated Christian Education (or equivalent) programs.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an Expression of Interest Form (EIF) and return to QUT Student Business Services by the closing date. To download an EIF please see: http://www.scholarships.qut.edu.au/commencing/start/.

Your School Guidance Officer will help you complete the form and the submission process. Your application must be sent by your school START QUT contact to ensure that all required documentation and permission/signatures have been provided.

Contact Us

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the program with a Faculty of Business representative, please contact:

Mr Timothy Cheeseman

Phone (07) 3138 1069
Fax (07) 3138 1055
Email: t.cheeseman@qut.edu.au

Further information

For more information on the START QUT program or to visit the presentation slideshow, please go to: http://www.scholarships.qut.edu.au/commencing/start/

Information for Parents

QUT News for Parents is designed with parents of senior school students in mind - delivering the latest information about courses, facilities and scholarships, as well as useful tips for parents about transition, financial support, accommodation, and the application process.

QUT News for Parents is published four times each year. To access this information go to: http://www.marketingcomm.qut.edu.au/srp/parents/