Certificate of Communication in Brisbane

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location	ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast	55.00
Moreton Bay	55.00
Online	55.00

Academic entry requirements

Requirements for this pathway course are dependent your selected Master program and major.

Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical OR Electrical and Management Majors)

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and EN55 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical OR Electrical and Management) (3 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in an Electrical engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical OR Mechanical and Management Majors)

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and EN55 Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical OR Mechanical and Management) (3 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in a Mechanical engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Professional Engineering (Civil OR Civil and Construction OR Civil and Management Majors)

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and EN55 Master of Professional Engineering (Civil OR Civil and Construction OR Civil and Management) (3 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in a Civil engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

　

Master of Engineering Management

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and BN87 Master of Engineering Management (2 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in Electrical Mechanical or Civil engineering with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

　

Master of Engineering (Electrical)

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and EN50 Master of Engineering (Electrical) (2 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in an Electrical engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

　

Master of Engineering (Mechanical)

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and EN50 Master of Engineering (Mechanical) (2 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in a Mechanical engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

　

Master of Project Management

EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering (1 semester) and PM20 Master of Project Management (2 or 3 semesters)

A completed recognised four year full time Bachelor degree in an Electrical Mechanical or Civil engineering discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Academic entry requirements Environmental Health major

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award)

in any discipline; and a minimum of 48 credit points (equivalent of one semester full time study) of basic science units that were completed at the bachelor degree level and must include:

• 12 credit points (one subject) of foundation chemistry; and
• 36 credit points in other science areas (e.g. microbiology physics anatomy and physiology life science).

Pathway leading to Master of Health Safety and Environment (Environmental Health)

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Health (Environmental Health) (1 semester) February or July entry leading to PU80 Master of Health Safety and Environment (Environmental Health) (4 semesters) February or July entry.

Nursing major

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award)

in nursing; or a completed recognised associate degree in nursing and one of year work experience as a registered nurse (or equivalent).

The Master of Advanced Practice Nursing does not lead to registration as a nurse in Australia. International students seeking registration in Australia should contact the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for further advice or consider our Master of Nursing - Entry to Practice program.

Pathway leading to Master of Advanced Practice Nursing

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Health (Nursing) (1 semester) into:

• February or July entry leading to NS80 Master of Advanced Practice Nursing (Chronic Health Care Nursing) (3 semesters) February or July entry.
• February or July entry leading to NS80 Master of Advanced practice Nursing (Health Professional Education) (3 semesters) February or July entry.
• February or July entry leading to NS80 Master of Advanced practice Nursing (Cross- Specialisation) (3 semesters) February or July entry.

Public Health major

Occupational Health and Safety

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award)

in any discipline.

Pathway leading to Master of Health Safety and Environment (Occupational Health and Safety)

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Health (Public Health) (1 semester) February or July entry leading to PU80 Master of Health Safety and Environment (Occupational Health and Safety) (4 semesters) February or July entry.

Public Health

A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher award)

in any discipline.

Pathway leading to Master of Public Health

Graduate Certificate in Communication for Health (Public Health) (1 semester) February or July entry leading to PU86 Master of Public Health (3 semesters) February or July entry (48 credit points advanced standing).

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location	ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast	55.00
Moreton Bay	55.00
Online	55.00

Entry requirements

You must have one of the following:

2 year program

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any field.

1.5 year program - Project Pathway

• Completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication; or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least six months full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.

1 year program - Project Pathway

• Completed the QUT Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication; or
• A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience; or
• A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised bachelor honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in a relevant discipline.

Relevant discipline/work experience

• Advertising
• Animation
• Communication
• Interaction design
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Media
• Public relations

Opening of applications for 2024

Applications for the 2024 February and July intakes will open 1 September 2023.

Project Pathway option

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 2 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 1.5 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) and at least 6 months (full-time equivalent) professional experience in relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Master of Digital Communication (Project Pathway option) - 1 year program:

• A completed Australian Honours Bachelor degree with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication a relevant discipline*; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a completed Graduate Certificate with grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of (full-time equivalent) professional experience in a relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Advanced Project Pathway option

Master of Digital Communication (Advanced Project Pathway option) - 2 year program:

• A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a completed Graduate Certificate with grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline*; or
• Completion of QUT's Graduate Diploma in Digital Communication with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
• A completed recognised bachelor degree with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher (on QUT's 7 point scale) in digital communication or a relevant discipline and a minimum 2 years of (full-time equivalent) professional experience in relevant discipline such as such as advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Master of Digital Communication (Advanced Project Pathway option) - 1.5 year & 1 year program options : Not available. Students who choose the Advanced Pathway will not receive the full amount of advanced standing to complete the masters in a shorter duration.

*Relevant study disciplines and work experience include: digital communication advertising animation communication interaction design journalism media marketing or public relations.