Careers and Pathways

Bond University Open Day

Bond University's on-campus Open Day is this Saturday, 30 July from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm. Students can embark upon a Campus Quest to learn more about Bond University and go in the running to win a $1,000 Apple voucher. To make the most of your visit, explore some study areas, be inspired by keynote speakers, take a behind-the-scenes campus tour and meet staff, alumni and current students in the Connect Lounge. Register to attend the Bond University Open Day using the below button. 

QUT Open Day

QUT Gardens Point will hold their Open Day this Sunday 31 July from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Prospective students can explore the QUT facilities, speak with students and lecturers and listen to seminars. Kelvin Grove campus will have limited tours of selected facilities. To register for this event click on the below button.

QUT Women in Science, Mathematics and IT Scholarship

New for 2023 students

This year, QUT is launching a new scholarship available to students who identify as female and start their science, mathematics or IT studies in 2023. Students do not need to submit an application for this scholarship. All eligible students who complete a QTAC application in line with QTAC key dates will be considered. 

How Are Applicants Selected For Courses Through QTAC?

Many courses you apply for through QTAC for study in 2023 are competitive. Consequently, many institutions use specific selection criteria when selecting successful applicants. Once institution admission rules are met (i.e. English Language Proficiency – automatic for most domestic students; age requirements – generally 18 years or completion of Year 12), selection is based on:

• Meeting minimum entry requirements for the course (this may include subject prerequisites (usually General subjects), a folio; an interview or audition; a specific test, an essay or questionnaire; the successful completion of a course etc), and
• Merit (ATAR or a QTAC Selection Rank)

Through the QTAC process, eligible applicants (i.e. those who meet the entry requirements) are considered in order of merit (i.e. ATAR or QTAC Selection Rank). The ATAR or Rank of the last person to get into the course before all places are filled becomes the lowest ATAR/Rank to receive an offer (called minimum selection threshold), for that course, in that offer round. In the 2023 QTAC Guide, it is referred to as the Minimum ATAR/selection rank semester 1, 2022. The courses' minimum thresholds can move up or down each year due to annual demand, and the previous year's minimum thresholds are used as a guide only. 

Year 10 - Planning Your Senior Pathway

Thank you to our Year 10 students and parents for your recent involvement in writing your Senior Education and Training Plan (SETP). Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) suggests that a SETP will help you to:

• Think about your education, training and career goals after Year 12
• Structure your learning in Years 11 and 12 around your abilities, interests and ambitions
• Decide which learning options you should choose to achieve your learning, further education and training and career goals
• Map your pathway to a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)

The QCAA has valuable information for students about to embark on their senior studies. 

• Planning your pathway
• A quick guide to planning your pathway
• Example of QCE pathways
• Where will your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) take you? 
  • Explore career and/or further study options
  • Explore QCE eligible courses
  • Check what you need for tertiary entrance 
• FAQs

START QUT Update For 2023

QUT has recently reviewed aspects of the START QUT program, resulting in some changes to be implemented for 2023. From 2023, the program will be open to Year 12 students in Semester 1 only and Year 11 students in Semester 2 only. Applications for START QUT Semester 1, 2023 will open on 1 September 2022, with a revised list of unit offerings.