Create a program that fits you
Choose from more than 1000 units across a wide range of study areas and design a program that matches your interests and academic goals. You can customise your experience by selecting units that inspire you or adding diploma units as part of your program. Browse our full list or explore by study area to find your perfect fit. Just be sure to confirm approval from your home institution before submitting your application to QUT.
Study options
Learn from award-winning architects in QUT’s state-of-the-art design studios. Build skills in architecture, urban planning, and spatial design while tackling real-world projects that shape cities and communities.
Study at a triple-crown accredited business school and gain industry experience in marketing, analytics, and international business to lead in dynamic markets.
Ranked in the world’s top 50 for performing arts, QUT offers world-class studios and industry projects in animation, screenwriting, and visual storytelling.
Ranked in the world’s top 50 for performing arts, QUT offers world-class studios and industry projects in animation, screenwriting, and visual storytelling.
Create in QUT with access to fabrication labs, 3D printing, and UX studios. Specialise in fashion, interaction design, or industrial design.
Ranked top 150 in the world for civil and structural engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), QUT offers specialisations from mechatronics to robotics and AI in the $128 million Science and Engineering Centre.
Train in QUT Health Clinics and simulated hospital environments. Study nursing, public health, or psychology with industry connections and accreditation.
Advance in artificial intelligence, cyber security, software development and games design with QUT’s strong focus on leading tech facilities.
Gain practical insight into criminology, social justice, and government from experts advising on real policy reform.
Develop expertise in family law, human rights, and intellectual property with QUT’s practical legal education and moot court experiences.
Strengthen your problem-solving and analytical skills with world-class academics in statistics, applied maths and data modelling. Skills that power breakthroughs worldwide.
Learn from leading scientists tackling global challenges in areas like climate change, biomedical innovation, and environmental conservation.
Gain insights into inclusive education, early childhood pedagogy and Australian society while preparing to inspire the next generation.
Study abroad with English
If you don't meet the English language requirements, there are a number of options available to you.
Depending on your English language proficiency, you might be able to combine your English study with some coursework in your preferred field, or you can study an intensive English language program prior to commencing your study abroad program.
Discover Australia through your studies
Studying abroad at QUT isn't just about gaining academic credit - it's also an opportunity to immerse yourself in Australian culture and explore Indigenous perspectives and cultural understanding.
We offer a range of units that explore the stories, systems and perspectives that shape this country.
- HLB001 Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
- KKB190 Yatdjuligin – Cultural Safety in Indigenous Australian Context
- KKB191 Am I Black Enough? Indigenous Australian Representations
- KKB192 Smash the Act – Indigenous Australian Politics
- NSB202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Well-being
- EUB113 Writing Australia
- PUB104 Australian Health Care Systems
Your study questions answered
How many units can I study?
At QUT, most students study four units a semester (48 credit points), which is considered a standard load. Under special circumstances, you may be able to study five units in a semester (60 credit points). Even though you'll only study three to five units, you should select six or more for your application to QUT. This is in case your timetable clashes or we are unable to approve some of your preferences.
What's the equivalent at my home university?
Most QUT units are valued at 12 credit points each. As a guide, a 12 credit point QUT unit is usually equal to 4 US credits, 7.5 ECTS or 15 UK credits. You will need to confirm this with your home university. To earn credit towards your degree at home, you must make sure that your home university. Approved study will let you transfer your degree at your home university.
What about my prior study?
Units are classed as either 'approved' or 'require approval'. Approved units don't require prior study, while units need approval typically have prerequisites. For these, you'll need to demonstrate your knowledge by submitting your home university transcript and detailed unit outlines (in English) or relevant completed or ongoing studies.
Some units also have corequisites, meaning you must study a related unit simultaneously. If applying for a unit with a corequisite, be sure to include the related unit in your application.
Can I change my units?
You can change units up to the end of the second week of semester. If you want to change units, you must meet all the requirements for your new unit, get approval from your home university for the change and email stae@qut.edu.au to request a change.
Enrolment restrictions
Postgraduate students can't enrol in:
- first-year undergraduate core units
- postgraduate honours-level units, which change from year to year.
Enrolment in capstone units is generally not allowed, as these units require extended knowledge gained throughout the course of a full degree.
See specific restrictions via your subject area.
Business
Postgraduate students can't enrol in:
- first-year undergraduate core units (BSB-coded units, AYB114, AYB115, EFB106)
- postgraduate honours-level units, which change from year to year.
Enrolment in capstone units is generally not allowed, as these units require extended knowledge gained throughout the course of a full degree.
Master of Business (MBA) units have specific additional entry requirements, including a GMAT score and work experience.
Creative arts
You should check the full unit details to make sure you meet any requirements including portfolios, auditions and physical tests you need to complete. For example, dance units require a registered physiotherapist's report confirming you have an appropriate level of physical fitness and no pre-existing issues or injuries that would prevent your safe and full participation.
Engineering
If you study one of our one-off engineering practical units (EGB, ENB and ENN units) you can change your practical classes up to the end of week 13, as long as places are available.
Health
Practical off-campus placements may have some additional compulsory course costs, including vaccinations, uniforms, health tests and courses, equipment, travel and accommodation.
Law
Undergraduate students cannot enrol in postgraduate units.
Capstone and honours units are not available as part of our study abroad and exchange program.
Teaching and education
Working with children
If you're working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, it is a legal requirement to have a blue card. You will need a current blue card for the following units:
- EUB172 Professional Experience: Introduction to Early Childhood Practice (Kindergarten)
- EUB344 Professional Experiences: Informing Professional Practice
- whooping cough
- annual flu vaccine
- measles, mumps, rubella
- or a certificate of exemption for medical reasons from a GP or specialist doctor.
You will spend 15 days in a local school classroom or early childhood setting with a supervising teacher at your preferred level (early childhood, primary or secondary). The other subjects you study alongside your teaching experience will provide you with knowledge about the Australian approach to curriculum and teaching strategies.
Applying for a blue card requires a criminal history check. If you are working with children or young people as part of your studies or work experience, you need to have a blue card before you begin your placement. You will be required to apply for a blue card once you enter Australia.
Apply through Blue Card Services
More information about blue cards at QUT
Vaccinations
As per Queensland Government Public Health Orders, there are new COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers in high risk settings which includes pre-service teachers entering education settings (schools, kindergartens and early learning centres). From 23 January 2022, pre-service teachers entering these settings must be fully vaccinated, with a minimum of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.
Additionally, in response to industry partner requirements, students undertaking early childhood placements must obtain proof of the following vaccinations prior to Professional Experience:
As a student, it is your responsibility to meet any costs associated with vaccinations. Several months may be required to complete the prescribed courses.