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E/4.1 Student admission |
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4.1.1 Admission policy This policy should be read in conjunction with the QUT Student Rules and the procedural information provided on the Student Services website . 4.1.1 Admission policyAdmission to QUT award courses is determined on the basis of merit and perceived probability of success, with provision for alternative entry and entry for poorly represented community groups. General admission criteria are set out in this policy. In accordance with Student Rule 5(2), the Faculty Academic Board having responsibility for an award course specifies minimum course entry requirements. The Registrar has responsibility for offers of admission under Student Rule 6. 4.1.2 Admission criteriaCandidates are considered on the basis of one or more of the following:
General course entry standards applying to the different levels of award courses (eg bachelors, honours, masters degrees, etc) are specified in C/3.2 . Quotas are applied in most courses. Where demand exceeds the number of available places, not all eligible applicants who meet minimum course entry standards may be offered a place at QUT. For most QUT courses, entry quotas are imposed by the Registrar (see Student Rule 5(3)). Entry to most undergraduate courses is guaranteed for domestic applicants if an OP of 1-5 or a QUT entry rank of 93 or better is obtained. In determining prior academic achievement, QUT will convert the grade point average of applicants from other universities to a 7 point scale so that an order of merit can be determined. English proficiency Entry to all QUT courses assumes proficiency in English. English proficiency must be demonstrated by an applicant for admission to QUT by one of the following:
Admission for ATN university students Australian Technology Network universities permit advanced entry for students undertaking a related course at another ATN university. Students use standard QUT application processes. QUT will normally give eligible students first call on any Commonwealth supported places in their chosen course / program but in exceptional circumstances may place restrictions on first-call Commonwealth supported places. Credit transfer arrangements where students gain advanced entry via this mechanism are described in E/4.2.7 . 4.1.3 Special consideration of educational disadvantageApplicants who feel that their educational achievements have been adversely affected by ill-health or other circumstances can specify these circumstances on their application, where such disadvantage was not previously compensated for by an education provider or certifying institution. Requests for special consideration and any supporting documentation will be considered in the admission decision. 4.1.4 Alternative entryQUT is committed to providing access to university education to the broadest range of people possible. In particular, QUT realises that there are many people in the community who would be highly successful university students but who lack formal qualifications required for normal entry. Consequently, the University operates an Alternative Entry Program for domestic undergraduate admission where admission is on the basis of skills gained through life and work experience. 4.1.5 Admission through special entry programsQUT offers a number of special entry programs for admission to the university. These programs (see below) require additional admission processes.
4.1.6 Offers of admissionOffers of admission to commencing students specify the particular course and, where applicable, attendance mode, attendance type, campus and major for which the offer is made. Students are required to enrol in accordance with the offer of admission (see Student Rule 15(a) ) and complete at least the first teaching period accordingly. In special circumstances, executive deans of faculty may approve exceptions to this policy. If a commencing student fails to enrol for the teaching period by the date specified in the University's letter of offer, the enrolment lapses and the offer of admission is withdrawn in accordance with Student Rule 6(3)(c) , unless an application to defer commencement of study has been submitted and approved. 4.1.7 DefermentApplicants offered admission to undergraduate award courses may apply to defer commencement of their study. A deferment application will not normally be considered for courses where specific admission requirements apply, for example submission of folios or undertaking auditions. Applicants are not entitled to hold a deferred place and hold a place in another QUT course for the same period. Domestic Year 12 school leaver applicants may defer commencement of their undergraduate study in the offered course for up to one year if offered at the start of a year, or may defer commencement of their study for six months if offered mid-year. Domestic non-Year 12 applicants may defer commencement of their undergraduate study in the offered course for up to one year if offered at the start of a year, or may defer commencement of their study for six months if offered mid-year, where the Registrar is satisfied that the applicant has demonstrated exceptional circumstance for the period of the deferment. International students seeking to defer commencement of their undergraduate study should make application for a new offer of admission with a revised commencement date. 4.1.8 Transfer of course or majorStudents who have gained admission to an award course at QUT may apply for an internal transfer to another course offering in the faculty or faculties involved in the current course. Applications are subject to the following prescriptions. For undergraduate students:
For all students:
Students enrolled at QUT, who wish to transfer to a course offered by a different faculty, including double degrees offered by more than one faculty, must apply in accordance with the standard procedures for admission. 4.1.9 Admission of international studentsQUT admits international students to full-time courses in accordance with Australian Government policy. An international applicant is an applicant who does not hold citizenship of Australia or New Zealand, Australian permanent resident status, or a permanent visa. QUT will not accept international students who would be under the age of 17 at the time they commence their studies at the University. Prospective students between the ages of 17 and 18 must demonstrate that they will reside with a parent, legal guardian or a person nominated by the parent or legal guardian; or that they have made other accommodation, support and welfare arrangements approved by the university. For more information, refer to the International Student Services web site. Students who are admitted to QUT under student exchange arrangements must apply for entry to Australia in the same manner as full-fee paying international students. Applications from international students for exchange programs are subject to the selection criteria pertaining to their own institution which have been agreed in the original exchange contract. 4.1.10 Non-award studiesApplications may be made to QUT for admission as a non-award student in order to undertake certain units from an award course without enrolling in the course itself. Non-award students receive normal instruction, assessment and examination results in such units but are not admitted to undertake a complete award course. Non-award students are required to make application for each teaching period in which they wish to study. Applicants are responsible for obtaining information on unit availability, assumed knowledge requirements and timetables. An application for admission as a non-award student may be rejected if the applicant does not have an educational background (including English proficiency) appropriate to the unit/s applied for, or if there are insufficient places remaining in the class. 4.1.11 ReadmissionStudents who wish to re-enter a course after a period of absence and who are not returning from leave of absence or deferment must apply for readmission. Students who wish to re-enter an award course at QUT after having been excluded as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance must also apply for readmission (Student Rule 43). Readmission is subject to a place being available. Readmission applicants who have been excluded must submit a written statement that demonstrates the applicant's readiness to return to study. The statement should address factors such as changed circumstances, academic and/or vocational performance since exclusion, maturity and motivation. The statement will be considered by the executive dean of the relevant faculty who will make a recommendation to the Registrar as to whether or not the applicant should be readmitted. Enrolment program following readmission A student who is permitted to re-enrol following a period of absence will be required to satisfy the course requirements which apply at the time of readmission. Depending on the length of the absence and on changes to course content and structure during the intervening period, the student will not necessarily retain credit for all units completed prior to the absence. The course coordinator may require the student to repeat units that have been passed previously or to undertake additional units in order to satisfy the current course requirements. 4.1.12 Suspension or exclusion from a tertiary institutionQUT will refuse admission to applicants for award and non-award studies who have been suspended from a higher education institution for non-academic reasons (discipline or misconduct) while the suspension or equivalent action remains in force. Students who have been excluded from a course or study program at QUT or any other higher education institution as a result of unsatisfactory academic performance will not be considered for admission to a " like " QUT course or study program unless:
If the exclusion relates to a " non-like " course or study program, exclusion is not a factor in the admission decision. A QUT course or study program is regarded as " like " if it is in the same discipline or study area or is similar to the course or study program from which the student has been excluded. 4.1.13 Postgraduate research degreesFor postgraduate research programs, there are other specific requirements which must be met prior to admission to the program (see D/5.3.1 and the PhD regulations). 4.1.14 AppealsApplicants who have not received an offer from QUT or are dissatisfied with the outcome of their admission application may seek a review by the Director, Student Business Services. The review must be sought within 10 working days of the date of the notification of the admission outcome. If still dissatisfied after this review, applicants may appeal to Appeals Committee of University Academic Board within 5 working days of the date of the notification of the outcome of the review. 4.1.15 Admission application proceduresThe application procedures depend on the course level and type of student. Applicants must apply using the method and by the due date advised by the University each year. Closing dates for application/admission to QUT courses and other admission details can be found at the Student Services website . The University's stated responsibilities for admission procedures are found in the Student Charter ( E/2.2 ). Related DocumentsMOPP E/4.2 Academic credit MOPP E/4.2.7 Credit transfer arrangements - ATN Universities START-QUT program information Real Options booklet (for domestic undergraduate admission) Modification History
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