Guide to choosing subjects

How many subjects can I study?

You must be enrolled full-time. A full-time study load is at least 36 credit points per semester (usually 3 subjects).

4 subjects a semester is considered a standard work load.

Will I earn credit towards my degree?

You must ensure that your proposed Study Abroad or exchange program is approved by your own university. Approved study will allow you to transfer your academic credit to your degree at your home university.

Once you've finished your study with us, we'll issue you an official transcript. We'll send your transcript to you or your university 1 month after your results have been finalised.

Study Abroad Certificate and Diploma

You have the opportunity to receive the QUT Study Abroad Certificate or Diploma when you complete your Study Abroad program.

To be awarded the certificate, you must:

  • complete one semester of a study program that's approved by our exchange office.   This means completing 48 credit points (usually 4 subjects)
  • receive a minimum grade of 4 in each unit.

To be awarded the diploma, you must:

  • complete two semesters of a study program that's approved by our exchange office. This means completing 96 credit points (usually 8 subjects)
  • receive a minimum grade of 4 in each unit.

Grading scale

We grade assessment on a 7-point scale:

  • 7 - High Distinction: 85%-100%
  • 6 - Distinction: 75%-84%
  • 5 - Credit: 65%-74%
  • 4 - Pass: 50% -64%
  • 3 - Fail: 47%-49%
  • 2 - Fail: 25%-46%
  • 1 - Low Fail: 1%-24%

Can I change subjects?

You can change subjects up to the end of the second week of semester.

If you want to change subjects:

  • you must meet all the requirements for your new subject
  • your home institution must approve the change, or you won't be able to transfer the academic credit.

Contacts

Study Abroad and Exchange Office

  • Phone: 3138 1217
  • Int. phone: +61 7 3138 1217
  • Fax: 3138 1216
  • Email: stae@qut.edu.au
  • Level 1, A Block, Room 110
    Gardens Point
    2 George St
    Brisbane QLD 4000
  • Monday - Friday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
  • Postal address:
    QUT - Study Abroad & Exchange Office
    GPO Box 2434
    Brisbane QLD 4001