Assumed knowledge and recommended study
You don't need to have studied specific subjects at school to apply for any of our undergraduate courses.
But we do assume you have a minimum level of knowledge in certain subject areas before you start your course. We call this 'assumed knowledge'.
If you don't have the assumed knowledge for your course you can still apply, but you may want to do some extra study to help you catch up.
What's the assumed knowledge for my course?
Check your course information to find out what the assumed knowledge is for your course.
All of our courses have English as assumed knowledge.
For some courses you need knowledge in one or more of:
- Maths A
- Maths B
- Chemistry
- Physics.
I didn't complete Year 12 in Queensland
Check the assumed knowledge subject equivalents table to see if you have equivalent knowledge, if you've completed:
- Year 12 in another state
- the International Baccalaureate (IB)
- studies at university or TAFE.
English is not my first language
If English is not your first language, and you have not previously undertaken either senior schooling or higher study in the English language, you must do a test to demonstrate your English proficiency. We accepts a range of tests:
English language tests and minimum scores
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the accepted English Language tests. We have an IELTS testing centre at the Kelvin Grove campus.
How much knowledge do I need?
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with at least Sound Achievement (SA).
You'll see this in course information as (4, SA).
I don't have the assumed knowledge for my course
If you don't have the assumed knowledge you might have trouble keeping up in your classes.
You can do extra studies to help you catch up on what you've missed.
For English
You can successfully complete a year of vocational or tertiary study (university or TAFE) or complete one of the other options listed in our assumed knowledge subject equivalents table.
Assumed knowledge subject equivalents table
For Maths, Chemistry and Physics
We recommend that you complete bridging or preparatory studies before or during your first semester.
We offer paid bridging courses through our Continuing Professional Education (CPE) unit, or you can complete one of the other options listed in our assumed knowledge subject equivalents table.
Find bridging courses in our short courses and professional development list.
Assumed knowledge subject equivalents table
Recommended study
Some courses also list subjects as recommended study.
If you've completed these subjects at school it may help you understand the material in your course.
But if you haven't, you won't be disadvantaged or need to catch up on anything.
Assumed knowledge equivalent subjects
| Institutions | Assumed knowledge subject | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Maths B | Maths A | Physics | Chemistry | |
| Secondary school studies | |||||
| International Baccalaureate |
One of:
|
One of:
|
Mathematics Methods (Subsidiary Level) | Physics | Chemistry (Subsidiary Level) |
| Australian Capital Territory |
One of:
|
One of:
|
Mathematical Applications | Physics | Chemistry |
| New South Wales |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
| South Australia and Northern Territory |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
Physics | Chemistry |
| Tasmania |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
Chemistry |
| Victoria |
One of:
|
Mathematical Methods | Further Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry |
| Western Australian |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
Chemistry |
| QUT Studies | |||||
| QUT | Completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) of degree-level study with a passing grade point average (GPA) |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
| Other tertiary and bridging studies | |||||
| TAFE Queensland | Completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) of diploma or advanced diploma-level study with a passing grade point average (GPA) |
One of:
|
A completed diploma in the same area, e.g. a completed Diploma of Business (Accountancy) for business courses | EA011 Science | No equivalent subject |
| Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
CTP212 Physics | CTP213A Chemistry |
| Open Learning Australia | Any eight units (one year of full-time study) with a passing grade point average (GPA) |
One of:
|
One of:
|
Any physics degree unit offered through a member institution |
One of:
|
| Other tertiary institutions | Completion of at least one year full-time (or equivalent) of degree, diploma or advanced diploma-level study with a passing grade point average (GPA) |
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
One of:
|
| UNILearn | No equivalent subject | Senior Mathematics | Senior Mathematics | No equivalent subject | Chemistry |
| Central Queensland University (CQU) | Language and Learning | No equivalent subject |
One of:
|
Introductory Physics | Introductory Chemistry |
| University of Southern Queensland (USQ) |
One of:
|
Maths Tertiary Preparation Level D | Maths Tertiary Preparation Level C for Business courses | Preparatory Physics | Chemistry: An Introductory Course |
Contacts
Admissions
- Phone: 3138 2000
- Int. phone: +61 7 3138 2000
- Email: askqut@qut.edu.au
- Postal address:
QUT Admissions
Level 6, F Block, Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059
