Your degree decoded Applicants who have not previously studied at university will normally enrol in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree or diploma.
Entry requirements
Foundation subjects and electives
Admission to a bachelor’s degree is based on Year 12 academic results (ATAR, IB or equivalent) or on the completion of a recognised pathway program.
Each degree will comprise a specified number of compulsory foundation subjects, and a certain number of electives.
In 2020, the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) replaced the Overall Position (OP) as the primary tertiary admissions factor for Queensland Year 12 students.
In many cases, electives can be chosen from any faculty, which enables you to design your degree to suit your individual career ambitions or personal interests.
Bachelor’s degree
Diploma
A bachelor’s degree is an undergraduate award of 24 subjects which is commonly the entry qualification required for many professions or further study. Most subjects have a value of 10 credit points (cps). Some subjects may only be worth 5cps, where others may be worth 20cps if they involve a major industry project or thesis.
Diplomas are non-degree offerings offered in practical and occupational fields of study.
Ultimately, the value of successfully completed subjects will need to total 240cps for a standard bachelor’s degree. Exceptions include the Bachelor of Laws and the Medical Program^. Prerequisites Some Bond University programs require students to have completed specific subjects, known as prerequisites, to be eligible for entry. These may have been completed in high school or a pathway program such as a diploma. Please refer to individual program listings for more information.
Combined degrees Bond’s accelerated schedule inspires many students to undertake a combined degree. Bachelor of Laws combinations are particularly popular, with the Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws taking just 3 years and 8 months (11 semesters). This is just another reason why Bond graduates stand out from the crowd - you could graduate with two degrees in the same time it takes others to complete one.
A diploma can also be completed as a pathway for students who do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry into their chosen bachelor’s degree.
Academic pathways If your ATAR does not meet the entry requirements for your chosen program, or you choose not to get an ATAR, there are alternative ways to open the door to university study, including preparation programs and higher education diplomas offered by Bond University College. These programs can help you satisfy the academic requirements you need to then progress into a related bachelor’s degree – you may even be eligible for credit. Please refer to page 58 for more information.
Consecutive degrees To be accredited to practise in some professions, you may need to complete both an undergraduate and postgraduate program. These careers include architecture, psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and nutrition and dietetic practice. Bond’s accelerated programs enable you to complete both degrees and get accredited much sooner than at other universities.
Majors, minors and double majors A major is a cluster of six subjects selected from one area of specialisation, a minor is four subjects, and a double major is 12 subjects. Depending on your program, a major, minor or double major can provide an opportunity to pursue a complementary interest area.
^ The Medical Program is comprised of two sequential degrees - the Bachelor of Medical Studies and the Doctor of Medicine. Applications for the Medical Program must be lodged through QTAC.