When Zoie Mearns heard about the START QUT program, she jumped at the chance to study a university subject while in high school.
With permission from her school and parents, she attended classes with first-year QUT students and loved being around people who were passionate about the same things - psychology and business.
There were no fees to pay and Zoie received a QTAC selection rank adjustment. When she started uni full time, Zoie already felt like she belonged.
Listen to current nursing and paramedic science student Remi, tell you about his START QUT experience.
START QUT gives students the opportunity to study up to two university units, in the same classes as current QUT students, while completing high school.
START QUT gives you the best chance of finding a course you'll enjoy by trying out university subjects while you're in:
You can trial potential study areas, experience the university lifestyle and learn about the differences between high school and university. You’ll be part of the student community and attend lectures, tutorials or workshops with other QUT students.
Get the real QUT experience and set yourself up for future success.
START QUT gives your child the opportunity to study up to two university units, in the same classes as current QUT students, while completing either:
They can select two units from across the university, and study one unit each semester.
This is a great opportunity for them to get a head start on their chosen undergraduate course, or to try out study areas they’re interested in.
They’ll mingle with our students, attend real classes, complete real assessment and get an amazing head-start when they finish school and come to uni.
START QUT gives your students the opportunity to study up to two university units, in the same classes as current QUT students, while completing either:
They can select two units from across the university, and study one unit each semester.
This is a great opportunity for them to get a head start on their chosen undergraduate course, or to try out study areas they’re interested in.
They’ll mingle with our students, attend real classes, complete real assessment and get an amazing head-start when they finish school and come to uni.
High-achieving Year 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to extend their studies in their final year of high school. Access all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students.
You can select two units from across the university, and study one unit each semester.
This is a great opportunity to get a head start on your chosen undergraduate course, or to try out study areas you're interested in.
Once completed, you can receive advanced standing (credit) for your studies, putting you ahead of your peers and setting you up for future success.
| Applications open | 1 August 2020 |
Applications close | 31 October 2020 |
Start month | Semester 1 2021 Check the academic calendar to see semester dates. |
Delivery | On campus:
External (Justice and selected Education units only) |
Course contact |
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If you successfully complete your units and Year 12, you'll receive:
We will cover the cost of your tuition fees. You'll be responsible for any other incidental costs, including:
You need the support of your parents or guardians to be able to submit your application, so you need to discuss with them whether the program is suitable for you.
You should talk about:
A staff member from your school must approve your participation before you can submit your application form. They'll assess whether you're able to handle the workload involved in the program. Your school will also need to have approval from your parents or guardians before they can endorse your application.
Once you've found a unit you're interested in, make sure you also think about:
Once you've decided what unit you'd like to study, you can check its timetable to see if it suits your school and personal schedule.
You'll be able to decline your place in the program if the timetable for the unit you choose doesn’t fit in with your personal schedule.
As a START QUT student you will be expected to:
Our staff are available to answer any questions you have about the program, areas of study and course content. We can guide you through the application process, and make sure you’re looked after once you’re enrolled at QUT.
We’ll keep in touch to make sure you’re aware of all important dates and requirements while you’re studying here. And we’ll maintain regular contact with your school to make sure you’re being looked after.
You can enrol in one unit per semester, in addition to your school studies. You don't need to list your chosen unit on your application form. Instead, you'll choose your unit once you've been offered a place in the program.
You can choose a unit from a different study area in each semester (for example, a science unit in Semester 1, and a business unit in Semester 2). This might be a good option if you are looking to study a double degree.
If you're hoping to receive advanced standing (credit) toward a degree for the units you complete, it's best to select those related to your chosen future study area. Your START QUT studies, including the grades you achieve, will be included as part of your official QUT record.
Please note that a number of courses are currently undergoing curriculum refreshment. Units on offer will be finalised prior to enrolment opening in December.
You must be:
In the semester before you apply, you must have maintained:
You must:
If you don't meet these entry requirements it is best that you don't submit an application - your priority should be achieving the best results you can in your school studies.
To remain in the START QUT program you must:
To undertake a second START QUT unit you must also
QUT will revoke your enrolment in START QUT should you not meet any of the above requirements.
Applications are now open for Semester 1, 2021 and close on 31 October, 2020.
Request that your school completes and signs the school approval proforma (PDF file, 137.8 KB) and provides you with a copy.
Complete the START QUT online application form:
You must have the following to apply:
Applications are now open for Semester 1, 2021 and close on 31 October, 2020.
We won't consider late applications.
If your application is successful, we'll send you an email to offer you a place in the START QUT program. The email will let you know how to:
If your application is unsuccessful we'll also email you to let you know.
We may also email you to request more information or supporting documents. Make sure you upload this documentation within 10 working days.
All emails we send you will be sent to the email address you provide in your application. Make sure you provide us with your personal email address and not your school email, because we might contact you over the school holidays.
You'll be able to decline your place in the program if the timetable for the unit you choose doesn’t fit in with your personal schedule.
High-achieving Year 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to extend their studies in their final year of high school.
Students can sample university life and trial up to two different areas of interest before committing to further study.
They'll access all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students.
Once completed, students can receive advanced standing (credit) for their studies, putting them ahead of their peers and setting them up for future success.
| Applications open | 1 August 2020 |
Applications close | 31 October 2020 |
Start month | Semester 1 2021 |
Delivery | On campus:
External (justice and selected education units only) |
Course contact |
|
If your child successfully completes their QUT units and Year 12, they'll receive:
We will cover the cost of tuition fees. Students will be responsible for any other incidental costs, including:
Your child will need your support to submit their application, so you need to discuss with them whether the program is suitable.
You should talk about:
A staff member from your child's school must approve their participation before they can submit their application form. Your child's school must have your approval before they can endorse the application. They'll assess whether your child is able to handle the workload involved in the program.
Once your child has found a unit they're interested in, make sure they also think about:
Once your child has decided what unit they'd like to study, they can check its timetable to see if it suits their school and personal schedule.
They'll be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their schedule.
As a parent or guardian of a START QUT student you will be asked to:
Information for parents about guiding your child through to university
START QUT students are expected to:
Our QUT Student Recruitment team is available to answer any questions you have about the program, areas of study and course content. We’ll guide your child through the application process, and make sure they’re looked after once they’re enrolled at QUT.
We provide regular contact with START QUT students throughout the semester to ensure they are aware of key dates and requirements. We also maintain regular contact with the participating schools to ensure your child's welfare is being looked after from both a university and school perspective.
Students can enrol in one unit per semester, in addition to their school studies.
Your child can choose a unit from a different study area in each semester (for example, a science and mathematics unit in Semester 1, and a law and justice unit in Semester 2). This might be a good option if they're looking to study a double degree.
If they're hoping to receive advanced standing toward a degree for the units they complete, it's best to select those related to their chosen future study area. Your child's START QUT studies, including the grades they achieve, will be included as part of their official QUT record.
Please note that a number of courses are currently undergoing curriculum refreshment. Units on offer will be finalised prior to enrolment opening in December.
Your child must be:
In the semester before they apply, your child must have maintained:
Your child must:
If your child doesn't meet these entry requirements, it is best that they don't submit an application - their priority should be achieving the best results they can in their school studies.
To remain in the START QUT program you must:
To undertake a second START QUT unit you must also
QUT will revoke your enrolment in START QUT should you not meet any of the above requirements.
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are open and close on 31 October, 2020.
Your child's school will provide your child with a completed and signed school approval proforma (PDF file, 137.8 KB).
Complete the START QUT online application form:
Your child must have the following to apply:
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are open and close on 31 October, 2020.
We won't consider late applications.
If your child’s application is successful, we'll send them an email to offer them a place in the START QUT program. The email will let them know how to:
If their application is unsuccessful we'll also email them to let them know.
We may also email your child to request more information or supporting documents. Make sure any documentation is uploaded within 10 working days.
All emails we send will be sent to the email address provided in the application. Make sure that address is a personal email address and not a school email, because we might contact your child over the school holidays.
Your child will be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their personal schedule.
High-achieving Year 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to extend their studies in their final years of high school.
Students can sample university life and trial up to two different areas of interest before committing to further study.
They'll access all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students.
Once completed, students can receive advanced standing (credit) for their studies, putting them ahead of their peers and setting them up for future success.
| Applications open | 1 August 2020 |
Applications close | 31 October 2020 |
Start month | Semester 1 2021 |
Delivery | On campus:
External (justice and selected education units only) |
Course contact |
|
If your students successfully complete their QUT units and Year 12, they'll receive:
We will cover the cost of tuition fees. Students will be responsible for any other incidental costs, including:
Your students will need their parents' support to submit their application, so you need to discuss with them whether the program is suitable.
They should talk about:
Your students' participation must be approved by the school before they can submit their application form. The school will need to have the approval of the student's parents or guardians before they can endorse the application. You'll need to assess whether the student is able to handle the workload involved in the program.
Once your student has found a unit they're interested in, make sure they also think about:
Once your student has decided what unit they'd like to study, they can check its timetable to see if it suits their school and personal schedule.
They'll be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their schedule.
As a participating school, you will be asked to:
You will receive advice outlining the students who have been accepted into the program by the third week of the university semester
START QUT students are expected to:
Our QUT Student Recruitment team is available to help school contacts with questions about the program, areas of study and course content. We can guide your students through the application process, and make sure they’re looked after once they’re enrolled at QUT.
We provide regular contact with START QUT students throughout the semester to ensure they are aware of key dates and requirements. We also maintain regular contact with the participating schools to ensure the student's welfare is being looked after from both a university and school perspective.
We’ll provide you with:
Students can enrol in one unit per semester, in addition to their high school studies.
Your students can choose a unit from a different study area in each semester (for example, a science and mathematics unit in Semester 1, and a law and justice unit in Semester 2). This might be a good option if they're looking to study a double degree.
If they're hoping to receive advanced standing toward a degree for the units they complete, it's best to select those related to their chosen future study area. The student's START QUT studies, including the grades they achieve, will be included as part of their official QUT record.
Please note that a number of courses are currently undergoing curriculum refreshment. Units on offer will be finalised prior to enrolment opening in December.
Your students must be:
In the semester before they apply, students must have maintained:
All applicants must:
If your students don't meet these entry requirements, it is best that they don't submit an application - their priority should be achieving the best results they can in their school studies. We may reconsider if there are special circumstances that negatively impacted their studies, and for which the school couldn't make suitable adjustments.
To remain in the START QUT program you must:
To undertake a second START QUT unit you must also
QUT will revoke your enrolment in START QUT should you not meet any of the above requirements.
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are now open and close on 31 October, 2020.
Complete and sign the school approval proforma (PDF file, 137.8 KB) and provide a copy to the student.
Complete the START QUT online application form:
Your students must have the following to apply:
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are now open and close on 31 October, 2020.
We won't consider late applications.
If your student’s application is successful, we'll send them an email to offer them a place in the START QUT program. The email will let them know how to:
If their application is unsuccessful we'll also email them to let them know.
We may also email applicants to request more information or supporting documents. Make sure any documentation is uploaded within 10 working days.
All emails we send will be sent to the email address provided in the application. Make sure that address is a personal email address and not a school email, because we might contact applicants over the school holidays.
Your students will be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their personal schedule.
High-achieving Year 11 and 12 students have an opportunity to extend their studies in their final years of high school.
Students can sample university life and trial up to two different areas of interest before committing to further study.
They'll access all of QUT's facilities and enjoy campus life in the same way as current university students.
Once completed, students can receive advanced standing (credit) for their studies, putting them ahead of their peers and setting them up for future success.
| Applications open | 1 August 2020 |
Applications close | 31 October 2020 |
Start month | Semester 1 2021 |
Delivery | On campus:
External (justice and selected education units only) |
Course contact |
|
If your students successfully complete their QUT units and Year 12, they'll receive:
We will cover the cost of tuition fees. Students will be responsible for any other incidental costs, including:
Your students will need their parents' support to submit their application, so you need to discuss with them whether the program is suitable.
They should talk about:
Your students' participation must be approved by the school before they can submit their application form. The school will need to have the approval of the student's parents or guardians before they can endorse the application. You'll need to assess whether the student is able to handle the workload involved in the program.
Once your student has found a unit they're interested in, make sure they also think about:
Once your student has decided what unit they'd like to study, they can check its timetable to see if it suits their school and personal schedule.
They'll be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their schedule.
As a participating school, you will be asked to:
You will receive advice outlining the students who have been accepted into the program by the third week of the university semester
START QUT students are expected to:
Our QUT Student Recruitment team is available to help school contacts with questions about the program, areas of study and course content. We can guide your students through the application process, and make sure they’re looked after once they’re enrolled at QUT.
We provide regular contact with START QUT students throughout the semester to ensure they are aware of key dates and requirements. We also maintain regular contact with the participating schools to ensure the student's welfare is being looked after from both a university and school perspective.
We’ll provide you with:
Students can enrol in one unit per semester, in addition to their high school studies.
Your students can choose a unit from a different study area in each semester (for example, a science and mathematics unit in Semester 1, and a law and justice unit in Semester 2). This might be a good option if they're looking to study a double degree.
If they're hoping to receive advanced standing toward a degree for the units they complete, it's best to select those related to their chosen future study area. The student's START QUT studies, including the grades they achieve, will be included as part of their official QUT record.
Please note that a number of courses are currently undergoing curriculum refreshment. Units on offer will be finalised prior to enrolment opening in December.
Your students must be:
In the semester before they apply, students must have maintained:
All applicants must:
If your students don't meet these entry requirements, it is best that they don't submit an application - their priority should be achieving the best results they can in their school studies. We may reconsider if there are special circumstances that negatively impacted their studies, and for which the school couldn't make suitable adjustments.
To remain in the START QUT program you must:
To undertake a second START QUT unit you must also
QUT will revoke your enrolment in START QUT should you not meet any of the above requirements.
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are now open and close 31 October, 2020.
Complete and sign the school approval proforma (PDF file, 137.8 KB) and provide a copy to the student.
Your student must complete the START QUT online application form.
Your students must have the following to apply:
Applications for Semester 1, 2021 are now open and close 31 October, 2020.
We won't consider late applications.
If your student’s application is successful, we'll send them an email to offer them a place in the START QUT program. The email will let them know how to:
If their application is unsuccessful we'll also email them to let them know.
We may also email applicants to request more information or supporting documents. Make sure any documentation is uploaded within 10 working days.
All emails we send will be sent to the email address provided in the application. Make sure that address is a personal email address and not a school email, because we might contact applicants over the school holidays.
Your students will be able to decline their place in the program if the timetable for the unit they choose doesn’t fit in with their personal schedule.
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