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University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Courses

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Ipswich
What are those seemingly small day to day things that give your life meaning? The way we occupy our days is important. It could be something as simple as preparing your favourite breakfast in the morning, or accessing that sunny spot in your garden.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

Recent secondary education
Adjusted
Entry score including adjustment factors (additional points given in certain circumstances).
 Unadjusted
Entry score not including adjustment factors.
ATAR
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a percentile rank used to assess the results of high-school applicants for undergraduate entry into university.
75.00
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Subject pre-requisites

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C)
  • at least one QCAA Science subject (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.

Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.

Special entry schemes for admissions may increase your Rank, through the allocation of additional points in certain circumstances, such as educational disadvantage where you live, and subjects you passed.

UniSQ is committed to greater admissions transparency. Learn more about the education and work experience, as well as average Ranks for this degrees' student cohort from the previous year.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires an overall score of IELTS 7.0, or equivalent, and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four skills areas of listening, reading, speaking and writing. Additional requirements regarding prior education taught and assessed solely in English and prior employment - refer to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)'s Registration Standard for further information.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements that must be met in order to successfully complete this degree. Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree. Please read and understand the inherent requirements specific to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) before applying.

If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.

Additional requirements for placements

You will need to provide the following documents prior to commencing any clinical placement:

  • Blue Card or Working with Children Check
  • Yellow Card if working with people with disabilities
  • Australian Federal Police Check certificate

Plus evidence of the following immunisations:

  • Hepatitis B immunisation evidence
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunisation evidence
  • Varicella immunisation evidence
  • Pertussis immunisation evidence
  • Influenza immunisation evidence
  • Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
  • COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services
  • Mask FIT testing
  • Evidence of other relevant vaccinations for infectious diseases that may emerge
Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Intake Months
Feb
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,865 per year
ATAR
75
Graduate Satisfaction
77.10%

Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported) (Special & Inclusive Education)

Graduate Diploma

UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) extends your specialist knowledge, experience and skills required to work within education settings facilitating the inclusion of all learners, particularly those with disabilities and additional learning needs.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
  • An Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent, in an education-related discipline.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

  • Graduate Certificate of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)
    • Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $4,445 per year

    Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Management)

    Graduate Certificate

    Build on your pre-existing knowledge of aviation with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Management) and learn to lead in contemporary aviation strategy and aviation safety.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements

    Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

    • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent
      or
    • A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a bachelor degree.
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $14,680 per year
    Graduate Satisfaction
    78.40%

    Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors)

    Graduate Certificate

    Become an effective human factors manager and learn about the capability and limitations of human performance and the important social and personal skills that complement technical aviation systems with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements

    Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

    • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent.
      or
    • A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a bachelor degree.
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $14,680 per year

    Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)

    Graduate Certificate

    Gain the foundational specialist knowledge and skills to work with students with learning difficulties.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements

    Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

    • Completion of a 3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university, or equivalent.
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $2,220 per year
    Graduate Satisfaction
    81.80%

    Graduate Certificate of Education (Guidance and Counselling)

    Graduate Certificate

    The Graduate Certificate of Education (Guidance and Counselling) provides you with the foundational knowledge and practices to extend your teaching career to become a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements

    Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

    • Completion of a 3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university, or equivalent.
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $2,220 per year

    Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Computing Technology)

    Graduate Diploma

    Toowoomba
    Enhance your skills with a computing technology degree and prepare for a career in the dynamic IT industry.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    • Completion of an Australian university three-year bachelor degree, or equivalent.
      or
    • A minimum of five years' professional work experience equivalent to a qualification at AQF Level 7.
    Work and life experience

    You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Pathways

    UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Study Mode
    In person
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $27,200 per year

    Undergraduate Certificate of Psychology Fundamentals

    Graduate Certificate

    The Undergraduate Certificate of Psychology Fundamentals provides you with foundation knowledge of psychology and a broad introduction to the practice of psychology.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    Pre-requisites

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C)

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    • Admission into this short program is available to eligible Commonwealth Support applicants, who are aged 17 years or over.
    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $6,675 per year

    Undergraduate Certificate of Child and Family Studies

    Graduate Certificate

    The Undergraduate Certificate of Child and Family Studies gives you an entry point to working with children and their families.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    Pre-requisites

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C)

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    • Admission into this short program is available to eligible Commonwealth Support applicants, who are aged 17 years or over.
    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $5,190 per year

    Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Secondary)

    Graduate Certificate

    This Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Secondary) introduces the key concepts, knowledge and skills that underpin the work of a secondary school teacher.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    Pre-requisites

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C)

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    • Admission into this short program is available to eligible Commonwealth Support applicants, who are aged 17 years or over.
    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $2,220 per year

    Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying) (Career Development)

    Graduate Diploma

    UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Education (Career Development) is ideal if you work in teaching, counselling, training, employment or community development roles and support the career planning and development of students, clients, and organisations.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    • An Australian university bachelor degree, or equivalent, in an education-related discipline.
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $23,600 per year

    Graduate Certificate of Education (Counselling in Educational Contexts)

    Graduate Certificate

    UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Education (Counselling in Educational Contexts) is ideal for teachers wishing to extend their career as a guidance officer, guidance counsellor or school counsellor.
    Entry Requirements
    Entry requirements
    • 3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent
    English language requirements

    You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

    Recognition of prior learning or work experience

    You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

    Pathways

    UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

    Intake Months
    Feb, May
    Domestic Tuition Fees
    $11,800 per year

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