This course is only available to international students
Overview
- Pathway into a range of QUT Creative Industries undergraduate courses for students who do not meet the academic or language requirements.
- Successful students are guaranteed a place into one of the 10 available bachelor programs from the Creative Industries Faculty.
| QUT course code | IF06 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time
Note: Duration is 2 semesters |
| Start month | 2013 February, June, October |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| Faculty |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 064626C |
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Details
Progression to a Creative Industries bachelor degree
Students who successfully complete the University Diploma of Creative Industries and meet the respective faculty requirements will receive up to one year’s credit for prior learning (advanced standing) and be guaranteed a place in one of the available bachelor programs from the Creative Industries Faculty.
Students who achieve a grade point average of at least 4.0 (on a 7-point scale), will receive 96 credit points (two semesters) of credit (advanced standing), with four semesters to complete:
- Bachelor of Entertainment Industries
- Bachelor of Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor of Media and Communication
Students who achieve a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale), will receive 96 credit points (two semesters) of credit (advanced standing), with four semesters to complete:
- Bachelor of Journalism
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Creative and Professional Writing)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film, TV and New Media Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) - starting in February
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drama)
Students who achieve a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale), will receive 96 credit points (two semesters) of credit (advanced standing), with five semesters to complete:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) - starting in July
Students who achieve a grade point average of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale), will receive 96 credit points (two semesters) of credit (advanced standing), with six semesters to complete:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation).
Units
University Diploma in Creative Industries units
- Creative Industries: People and Practices
- Creative Industries: Making Connections
- Photomedia and Artistic Practice
- Strategic Speech Communication
- Professional Communication 1
- Professional Communication 2
Plus:
- Marketing or Elective
- Elective
Extension English Sessions
For first-semester students, these sessions take place during weeks two to eight. Other QUTIC students in University Entry Programs may join the sessions, if their timetable permits. The aims of Extension English are to improve the student’s English language proficiency in speaking, listening and overall writing ability in a relaxed environment.
In addition to developing these language skills, students have the opportunity to discuss cultural issues and ask questions about studying at university.
All course structures
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Did you complete secondary school in Australia?
Guide to entry cut-offs
OP 14
Rank 70
Subject pre-requisites
- English
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 5.0 |
| writing | 5.0 |
| reading | 5.0 |
| listening | 5.0 |
| overall | 5.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 17.0 |
| writing | 18.0 |
| reading | 18.0 |
| listening | 17.0 |
| overall | 69.0 |
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test?
Check other accepted English Language Proficiency tests and scores
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $8,436 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for University Diploma in Creative Industries
You're ready to apply if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
201318 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Semester 2
20137 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available. - Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked costs and scholarships
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Gathered supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
