Additional compulsory course costs
For some courses, you have to pay to:
- purchase items, like uniforms or safety equipment
- participate in course related activities.
These compulsory purchases are an additional cost; they're not covered by your tuition fees.
If you're studying in more than one faculty area (double degree), check both the relevant single degrees for additional costs.
International students
You must have a work permit for all courses where you're required to do work experience. You may also be able to use this work permit if you want to work in Australia while you're here studying.
For more information, contact our Student Centres or the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Arts and Social Science
If you undertake an internship or field trip studies, you may need to pay additional costs, such as travel and accommodation.
Creative Industries
For all Creative Industries courses (including relevant double degrees), you'll need to pay up to $500 for production costs (CDs, DVDs, artworks and assessment materials).
If you're a design student, you may need to pay for art materials and some drawing materials.
All courses that have dealings with construction sites must complete the General Safety Induction Course (Construction Industry) in order to obtain a construction 'White-Card'. These courses include:
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban & regional Planning
| Course code | Course title | Compulsory items you have to pay for | Cost for 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KD35 | Graduate Certificate in Dance Instruction | On-campus 2 week residency (not including airfare) | $1,200 |
| Access to a video camera, suitable dance teaching venue (including responsibility for rent, insurance etc) and the internet | varies | ||
| KD36 | Graduate Diploma in Dance Instruction | On-campus 2 week residency (not including airfare) | $1,200 |
| Access to a video camera, suitable dance teaching venue (including responsibility for rent, insurance etc) and the internet | varies | ||
| KD16 | University Certificate in Dance Teaching | On-campus 2 week residency (not including airfare) | $1,200 |
| Access to a video camera, suitable dance teaching venue (including responsibility for rent, insurance etc) and the internet | varies | ||
| KD17 | University Diploma in Dance Teaching | On-campus 2 week residency (not including airfare) | $1,200 |
| Access to a video camera, suitable dance teaching venue (including responsibility for rent, insurance etc) and the internet | varies | ||
| KK33 | Bachelor of Creative Industries (Television) | Recording materials, video hire, production travel expenses and other associated film and video production costs | Approximately $300 |
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance Performance) | Dance wear, shoes, stage makeup, basic first aid kit, production and travel expenses associated with performance and workshops, Ausdance Membership (Queensland's professional dance service organisation) and Blue Card. This does not include any overseas tour costs. |
Approximately $600 |
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)/GradDipEd (Senior years) | Dance wear, shoes, stage makeup, basic first aid kit, production and travel expenses associated with performance and workshops, Ausdance Membership (Queensland's professional dance service organisation) and Blue Card | Approximately $600 |
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fashion) | 1st Years - Fashion Studio Kits | Approximately $350 |
| 2nd Years - Fashion Studio Kits | Approximately $250 | ||
| 3rd Years - Fashion Studio Kits | Approximately $150 | ||
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television) | Recording materials, video hire, production travel expenses and other associated film and video production costs | Approximately $500-$1,000 |
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sound Design) | Memory stick and external hard drive, closed headphones (earbuds not recommended). Students buying a laptop are advised to buy a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Laptops can be purchased through the QUT Laptop Purchase Program | Up to $500 (excluding laptop) |
| KK34 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production) | Stationery and consumables, measuring tape, stopwatch, hand tools (including drill, spanners, knife) and appropriate working clothing (including theatre blacks) | Up to $700 |
| KM32 | Bachelor of Music | Memory stick and external hard drive, closed headphones (earbuds not recommended). Students buying a laptop are advised to buy a MacBook or MacBook Pro. Laptops can be purchased through the QUT Laptop Purchase Program | Up to $500 (excluding laptop) |
| DE40 | Bachelor of Design (Architectural Studies) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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Field Trip |
$40 | ||
| DE40 | Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) | First Year Camp fees (Design) | $40 |
| DE40 | Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
| First Year Camp fees (Design) |
$40 |
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| Safety Footwear |
From $40 |
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| DE40 | Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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First Year Camp fees (Design) |
$40 |
Education
You may have to pay extra costs (for example travel and accommodation) if your course requires off-campus activities such as:
- practical investigations
- field-based observations
- embedded field experiences
- field experience placements.
Students undertaking field studies often have to reduce working commitments during this period in order to maintain the required full-time attendance.
All preservice courses
| Compulsory items you have to pay for | Cost for 2012 |
|---|---|
| International Field Studies - Optional | Approximately $3,000, depending on the overseas country chosen |
| Rural and Remote Field Studies - Optional | Approximately $200-$1,800, depending on the location in Australia and Priority Country Area Program (PCAP) |
| Brisbane-based Field Studies | Students should check local travel arrangements for costs (eg bus, train, car, ferries etc) |
| Work wear for Field Studies - students should wear smart casual clothing. Some schools may require more formal wear, eg tie, jacket in some Independent Schools | varies |
Health
Students in all Faculty of Health courses (including double degrees) who are required to undertake placements off-campus may have additional costs (for example, travel and accommodation).
In your financial planning, it's important to consider that you may have to reduce or temporarily cease your work commitments during placements to maintain the required attendance.
You are required to maintain suitable dress standards in clinical situations. You may need to budget for some items in addition to the uniform requirements below.
Hepatitis B vaccination is required for some placements, and is mandatory in Queensland Health facilities. At QUT Health Services, the Hepatitis B vaccination costs:
- $24 for a single injection
- $70 for a 3-injection course
- $92 fast-tracked.
A first aid certificate/resuscitation certificate is required for some courses, and can cost up to $150. The QUT Guild offers first aid, refresher and CPR courses.
| Course code | Course title | Compulsory items you have to pay for | Cost for 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HL21 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Optional Excercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| HL22 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) | Uniform, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $370 |
| Optional Excercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| HL23 | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science | Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $620 |
| Optional Excercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| HL24 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Optional Excercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| HL46 | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) | Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $550 |
| HL47 | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) | Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $550 |
| HL49 | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) |
Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination, health and fitness assessments, criminal record check, immunisations, psychometric assessment. Notes: |
$1,750 |
| HM43 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Optional Excercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| HM44 | Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Hepatitis B vaccination for some placements | $150 |
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| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| IX17 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Business | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| IX18 | Bachelor of Exercise and Movement Science/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) | Uniform, First Aid Certificate | $220 |
| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| IX70 | Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition)/Bachelor of Media and Communication | Hepatitis B vaccination | $150 |
| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommend) | $185 | ||
| NS40 | Bachelor of Nursing | Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $550 |
| NS50 | Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery | Uniforms, footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination | $550 |
| OP45/ OP85 | Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry | Year 1 - Lab coat and safety goggles ($60) | $5,400 |
| Year 2 - Optical equipment (approx $2500) |
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| Year 3 - Optical equipment (approx $2500) |
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| Before Year 4 clinic placement - first aid course ($150) |
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| Year 4 - Clinical uniform ($40) |
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| Hepatitis B vaccination recommended ($150) |
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| PU40 | Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) | Hepatitis B vaccination | $150 |
| Lab coat, safety goggles and suitable footwear | $150 | ||
| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) | $185 | ||
| PU43 | Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) | Hepatitis B vaccination | $150 |
| Lab coat, safety goggles and suitable footwear | $150 |
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| Optional Exercise and Nutrition Sciences orientation camp (recommended) |
$185 | ||
| PU43 | Bachelor of Health Science (Podiatry) | Uniform and footwear, First Aid Certificate, Hepatitis B vaccination, equipment | $1,000 |
| PU46 | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) |
Uniform, health and fitness assessments, criminal record check, immunisations, manual driver's licence, psychometric assessment, equipment
Notes: A manual driver's licence is also required for employment purposes. |
$1,200 |
| SW80 | Master of Social Work | Mandatory virtual activities require access to a computer with full internet access, web cam and MP3 player (4 gig minimum). Approximate cost of the web cam and MP3 player is $250. Total costs for a computer, internet access, web cam and MP3 player is approximately $1,720. | $1,800 |
| LS37 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Science) |
Lab coat, safety goggles, manuals, Hepatitis vaccination |
$350 |
| LS47 |
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science |
Lab coat, safety goggles, manuals, Hepatitis vaccination | $350 |
| SC40 |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science |
Lab coat, safety goggles, manuals | $200 |
| SC45 |
Bachelor of Pharmacy |
Lab coat, safety goggles, manuals, Pharmacy placement shirt and name badge, Hepatitis vaccination | $400 |
| ST30 |
Bachelor of Medical Imaging |
Clinical uniform and footwear, clinical book and badges. Hepatitis B vaccination, CPR certificate | $400 |
| ST31 |
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy |
Clinical uniform and footwear, clinical book and badges. Hepatitis B vaccination, CPR certificate | $400 |
| PH38 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) |
Clinical uniform and footwear, clinical book and badges. Hepatitis B vaccination, CPR certificate |
$400 |
Science and Engineering
If you're studying Life Sciences units, costs for laboratory manuals and printing are estimated at $100 per semester.
If you're required to undertake placements off-campus you may have to pay additional costs (such as uniform, travel, accommodation and criminal record check expenses).
All courses that have dealings with construction sites must complete the General Safety Induction Course (Construction Industry) in order to obtain a construction 'White-Card'. These courses include:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Property Economics
- Quantity Surveying
- Surveying/Spatial Science
| Course code | Course title | Compulsory items you have to pay for | Cost for 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC01 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Geoscience) | Field trips | $1,100 |
| SC01 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Environmental Science) | Field trips | $190 |
| SC01 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Ecology) | Field trip | $500 |
| SC01 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity co-major) | Field trip | $200 |
| SC01 | Bachelor of Applied Science (Chemistry for Industry co-major) | Field trip | $100 |
| All Science courses (including relevant double degrees), except MA54, IF21, IX57, IX37, PH38, ST30, ST31) | Laboratory component (coat, safety goggles) | $70 | |
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EN40 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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Steel-toed AS Safety Boots |
$75 |
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EN40 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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Steel-toed AS Safety Boots |
$75 |
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EN40 |
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental Management) |
Site Safety training course |
$60 |
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Steel-toed AS Safety Boots |
$75 |
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First Year Camp fees (Civil Eng) |
$90 |
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UD40 |
Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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UD40 |
Bachelor of Urban Development (Property Economics) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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UD40 |
Bachelor of Urban Development (Quantity Surveying) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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UD40 |
Bachelor of Urban Development (Spatial Science) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
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Advanced Scientific Calculator |
approx $300 |
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UD40 |
Bachelor of Urban Development (Urban and Regional Planning) |
Site safety training course |
$60 |
