Study diplomas and pathway programs

The Intensive Program helps you meet the academic and English language requirements to enter the first year of your bachelor degree at QUT.

Standard Foundation helps you meet the academic and English language requirements to enter the first year of your QUT Bachelor degree.

This program is your free pathway to university. Whether you are a recent high school graduate, have been out of school for a while, or haven’t completed Year 12, this program gives you the opportunity to achieve a selection rank to gain entry into a range of QUT diploma and bachelor degrees.

Develop foundational knowledge and skills in the field of healthcare with a focus on Nursing. Use this course as a taster to help you decide further study options and career pathways.

Develop strong foundational architectural skills and knowledge to help you make a successful transition to QUT’s undergraduate degrees in architectural studies and built environment with majors in interior design and landscape architecture.

Join a supportive learning environment and build your foundational knowledge in architectural studies and progress straight into the second year of the Bachelor of Architectural Design.

Build your study foundation with the Diploma of Architectural Studies, and then seamlessly transition into the second year of your Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) majoring in interior design or landscape architecture.

Learn the foundational business skills from real-world teaching staff to enter into the second year of a QUT Bachelor of Business degree.

Learn the foundational business skills from real-world teaching staff to enter into the second year of a QUT Bachelor of Business degree.

The course is designed as a pathway to undergraduate creative industries courses allowing you to enter your QUT Bachelor degree with up to one year of credit.

Develop strong foundational creative industries skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Communication degree.

Develop strong foundational creative industries skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Creative Arts degree.

Develop strong foundational creative industries skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Design degree.

Develop strong foundational creative industries skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Design- International degree.

Develop strong foundational engineering skills to help you make a successful transition to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree.

Start your engineering studies with the Diploma in Engineering, and advance straight into the second year of your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Learn the business, technology, and strategy behind the global esports industry.

Be one of the first students in Australia to graduate with a qualification in esports.

This unique pathway program is designed for dedicated gamers who are curious about experiencing the whole game and interactive media development process.

Delve into the exciting world of esports and develop in-demand practical IT skills. Learn from passionate Esports educators with real-world expertise in a supportive environment.   

Explore a broad range of health topics as you develop the essential knowledge and skills you need to successfully transition into popular QUT undergraduate health science degrees.

This diploma helps you meet the academic and English language requirements to enter your QUT bachelor degree with up to seven units of credit.

The Diploma in Information Technology is a pathway program designed to help you successfully progress to QUT's Bachelor of Information Technology.

Develop academic skills to help you confidently progress to the Bachelor of Games and Interactive Environments degree at QUT.

Develop your academic skills and confidently transition to the Bachelor of Information Technology degree.