Course Directory

TAFE AND UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS

WELCOME TO CQUNIVERSITY

At CQUniversity Australia you can choose from a wide variety of TAFE and university qualifications. With seamless pathways between short courses, certificates and diplomas, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees, we can help you be what you want to be.

FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU

Explore our 2024 Course Directory and find everything you need to know about studying at CQUniversity. Along with an overview of the courses we have on offer, you will find entry requirements, availability and intake information.

WHEN YOU’RE READY FOR THE NEXT STEP

There’s no such thing as the best university, just the best university for you. We are committed to helping you find the information you need at the different stages of your journey to study with CQUniversity.

To find out more and get started on the pathway to your dream career, visit cqu.edu.au/futurestudents

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you’re not an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen, visit cqu.edu.au/international‑students/international‑brochures to read our international student guides and information on our courses, campus availability and fees as relevant to you.

CHOOSE YOUR STUDY LEVEL

Not sure where your chosen course fits and what could come next? We’re proud to offer a wide range of study options at all levels of higher education. We offer credit for prior learning and seamless pathways between many of our courses, so you can start and finish wherever you need to.

WE SEE YOU

ENJOYING CAREER SUCCESS

CQU is ranked #1 in Australia for long‑term postgraduate employment rates1 and #3 for undergraduate starting salaries2

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

We’re ranked among the top 90 universities globally for sustainability3 and social innovation skills are embedded in every CQU degree.

BEING SUPPORTED

We’re known for our range of student support services, available whether you are studying on campus or online.

JOINING OUR COMMUNITY

Our belief that quality education should be accessible for everyone sees us ranked first in Australia for social equity, and second for our first‑generation student ratio.2

‘My experience with CQU’s teaching and lecturing staff has been nothing but amazing, especially with studying online. I’ve always felt supported.’

Talia Colbert BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING

YOUR CQU STUDENT EXPERIENCE

At CQUniversity, we believe university can be for anyone, regardless of background or circumstance. To help enrich your life and studies, we provide a range of support services, initiatives and facilities, plus the flexibility to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.

EXPERIENCE THE CQU COMMUNITY

Our commitment to ensuring that a quality education is accessible to everyone sees us welcome students from diverse cultural backgrounds, geographic locations and socio‑economic contexts. As a student at CQUniversity, you will become part of a community like no other.

You’ll enjoy opportunities to make friends, network and become engaged with a tight‑knit community. Our smaller class sizes allow you to form meaningful relationships and connections with your peers, teaching staff and lecturers.

You will find a welcoming and enriched campus life where you can get involved and stay connected via social and networking events, clubs and societies, student leadership opportunities and a wealth of virtual activities. Many of our locations also offer a range of student recreation facilities such as gyms and sports areas, food outlets, cafés, games areas, and lounge and entertainment zones. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/student‑life

AFTER YOU GRADUATE

CQUniversity has an active alumni program and continues to support you by providing access to career services and mentors, professional and personal development, and further opportunities for you to follow your passion and expand your experience.

GRADUATE WITH CONFIDENCE

At CQUniversity Australia, we’re proud to be recognised among the top Australian universities for undergraduate full‑time employment rates*. We’re also committed to continuing to improve our graduate outcomes so that you can land your dream job. That’s why we’ve introduced our Graduate Guarantee for every undergraduate level CQUniversity degree. Graduate and secure a job in your area, or we will support your continued learning while your search continues with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship at no cost. Find out more at cqu.edu.au/graduateguarantee

ENJOY OUTSTANDING STUDY SUPPORT

Whether you’re starting uni for the first time, returning to study or pursuing a postgraduate degree, CQUniversity has a range of support services to help you along your journey. Services include orientation to assist your transition to university life, ongoing assistance through the Student Mentor Program, counselling services, course advice, career planning services, support for students with a disability or medical conditions, Indigenous student support, financial support options, and more. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/support

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

As a first‑year student, or on referral from a lecturer, you can access our Academic Learning Centre, which offers information, support, advice and resources related to many of the academic communication, mathematics and statistics, science and computing requirements of study. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/student‑life/academic‑learning‑centre

INDIGENOUS SUPPORT

CQUniversity has a dedicated student support team that provides Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with guidance regarding course options, financial assistance, pastoral care, mentoring and tutoring. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/indigenousstudentsupport

VET LEARNING SUPPORT

CQUniversity offers learning support to apprentices, trainees, and other TAFE students. For more information, including eligibility and conditions visit, cqu.edu.au/learningsupport

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

CQUniversity has a strong focus on engagement, social outreach and giving back to our diverse communities. Many of our courses incorporate volunteering and social projects, and as a student volunteer, you will gain invaluable experience and change the way you view the world.

SOCIAL INNOVATION

At CQUniversity, we teach every student skills in social innovation – to be able to improve the lives of people and their environments through innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

Your CQU degree will offer you more than the confidence to create positive change, but also equip you with job‑ready skills including resilience, collaborative leadership, and creative problem solving. New ideas that tackle this century’s complex social challenges are a significant driver of economic growth, and your social innovation mindset will be in high demand with employers and governments.

We help you develop this mindset through dedicated units, assessments, projects, case studies or lessons, and tailor this approach to each course. Regardless of your field of study or career path, you will graduate with the capabilities to shape the world for the better. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/socialinnovation

As Australia’s only Ashoka U Changemaker Campus, you’ll benefit from courses designed to nurture a social innovation mindset and build your future‑of‑work skills to drive positive social change in your field.

LOCATIONS

Whether you choose to study close to home or spread your wings further afield, CQUniversity – Australia’s largest regional university – offers the best of both worlds, with 13 campuses and a range of Regional University Centres to choose from.

EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES

Each CQUniversity campus is a unique, vibrant community offering an assortment of on‑ and off‑campus facilities and services, coupled with carefully planned course offerings. Whether you study on campus or online you can access our full range of campus facilities such as libraries, lecture theatres and other learning spaces, student advice centres and commercial outlets such as food and beverage vendors.

DROP IN TO A STUDY HUB

Drop in to one of our Study Hubs to utilise internet and computing facilities and access information about CQUniversity courses and services. Some Study Hubs are operated in collaboration with CQUniversity partners such as TAFE and other community organisations. While limited student facilities and services are available, a Study Hub is still a great place to help you get in touch with CQUniversity staff and services.

REGIONAL UNIVERSITY CENTRE PARTNERSHIPS

Federally funded, Regional University Centres (also referred to as Regional Study Hubs by the Australian Government) operate at multiple sites across Australia providing infrastructure as well as academic support for students studying via distance with nominated partner universities. Our Regional University Centre Partners include:

» Country Universities Centre

» Geraldton Universities Centre

» Murray River Study Hub

» Pilbara Universities Centre

» Taree Universities Campus

» Uni Hub Spencer Gulf

For more information about our partners visit cqu.edu.au/locations

STUDY ONLINE

At CQUniversity we know you want the flexibility to study when and how you like, which is why we are proud to deliver an outstanding online learning experience.

Your course of interest may be delivered completely online, or have some on‑campus requirements like an exam or residential school.

Our experienced staff provide you with a high level of support, offering several services that are available for you to use from wherever you are studying. These may include electronic and online library resources, study material, discussion forums and recorded lectures, along with weekend or online orientation sessions, and access to our facilities and locations across Australia.

For more information visit cqu.edu.au/online

In teach-out mode, supporting current on-campus students and accepting online applications for 2022 onward.

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ENJOY UNI LIFE

University is about more than gaining a professional qualification. When you join the CQUniversity community, you’ll create connections for life and can build your life experience by getting involved in activities and groups outside of your study.

SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND STUDY ABROAD

Our CQUGlobal Outbound programs allow you to experience life and study from a choice of over 30 countries across six continents. You may apply for a program to allow you to experience a different lifestyle, culture and environment while earning credit towards your degree, and without lengthening the duration of your study.

Studying abroad is an experience that is guaranteed to stay with you for the rest of your life. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/exchange

GET INVOLVED WITH SPORT AND FITNESS

As well as the modern fitness facilities and sporting areas available at our larger campuses, students across our campus footprint have the opportunity to nominate to represent CQUniversity at regional and national events hosted by peak governing body of university sport, UniSport Australia. Some campuses also offer a calendar of social sport activities to become involved in.

JOIN A CLUB, GROUP OR SOCIETY

Celebrate your shared interest by joining one (or more) of the student clubs, groups and societies based across our many campuses or online. Whether your interest is in your chosen industry, sport, gaming, career‑building or health and fitness, chances are we’ll have a group to suit you. Can’t find the perfect group? You can start your very own with support from our Student Experience team.

SLEEP SOUNDLY WITH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Student residences are available at CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea and CQUniversity Rockhampton North, offering a range of long‑term and short‑term accommodation options for staying the duration of your studies, for a term or for residential schools. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/accommodation

GET THE MOST FROM YOUR STUDIES

Study isn’t just about classes, assignments and exams. At CQU, we are committed to helping you graduate work‑ready with real‑world skills and experience so you can excel in your industry, whether you’re getting started or advancing your career.

BENEFIT FROM SEAMLESS PATHWAYS

As a dual‑sector university, CQUniversity is uniquely positioned to offer a comprehensive range of both TAFE and university qualifications, as well as seamless pathways between the two. These pathways between certificates and diplomas, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees, mean you’re able to move from vocational to tertiary study in line with your educational and career goals.

GAIN REAL‑WORLD EXPERIENCE

Designed alongside industry, our courses will prepare you with up‑to‑date, real‑world knowledge and skills. Our direct ties with industry give you access to the latest advancements in your field. Our state‑of‑the‑art, purpose‑built facilities provide valuable experience in workplace settings, giving you easily transferable skills to take you forward in your career.

Many of our courses provide you with opportunities to enhance your employability and gain practical and relevant skills through work‑integrated learning. Work‑integrated learning covers a range of work‑related experiences such as student placements, internships and simulations as part of your course.

STUDY WHEN AND WHERE IT SUITS YOU

We understand that balancing study with work, family, social and other commitments can be hard. This is why we offer a variety of ways for you to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. As well as having on‑campus availability at our locations across Australia, you can choose to study online via our renowned distance education mode. We are committed to delivering the latest techniques in online study and have even planned our physical sites to provide more services to our widespread online study cohort.

With many of our courses available to study over three terms and full or part time, you can adjust your study load to suit your circumstances, whether you’re looking to fast‑track your qualification, take a break, or progress through your course at a steady pace.

ATTEND A RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

If you’re studying online, you may enjoy on‑campus residential schools and other face‑to‑face training sessions, giving you access to laboratories and specialised learning facilities, as well as the opportunities to network with fellow students, teachers and industry professionals. These opportunities may be compulsory or optional depending on your course. For more information explore the details of your chosen course on our website.

‘I chose to study online with CQUniversity because they offered the course I wanted and because of their social innovation values and inclusive culture.’

Ashlyn Forsaith BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ENTRY PATHWAYS

We understand that everyone’s journey is different, so we offer many alternative pathways into our courses.

SKILLS FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION PREPARATORY STUDIES (STEPS)

STEPS is a Centrelink‑approved enabling program that has helped thousands of Australians gain entry into university. Tailored to you and your unique study goals, STEPS is designed to help you return to study or work after some time away, complete prerequisite subjects for entry into your chosen degree, or give you the confidence and skills to successfully enter and undertake university study. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/steps

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)

RPL recognises skills and knowledge that you’ve acquired via informal learning. This may occur via workshops, training events, voluntary work or on the job. To obtain RPL, you need to be currently or recently working in the industry that you are wishing to be recognised for.

The RPL process involves an assessment of knowledge, skills and experience. Your skills will be assessed against industry standards by an RPL Assessor after your application and your supporting evidence has been submitted and processed. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/rpl

TAFE QUALIFICATION

If you hold a certificate III, certificate IV or diploma qualification, you may meet specified entry score requirements for many of our associate, bachelor and bachelor with honours degrees.

Learn more about our entry pathway options.

PRINCIPAL’S RECOMMENDATION SCHEME

Our Principal’s Recommendation Scheme provides Year 12 students with an alternate entry pathway, based on their school principal’s recommendation rather than an ATAR. It’s an ideal pathway for all year 12 students, especially if you haven’t studied for an ATAR, or you’ve experienced circumstances that may have impacted your senior schooling results. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/prs

START UNI NOW (SUN)

Our SUN program is a valuable alternate entry pathway for high school students thinking about studying a CQU undergraduate course. After successful completion of a SUN unit during your senior high school years, you may be eligible to apply for direct entry into your preferred course (excluding quota‑managed courses) and receive credit towards your degree. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/sun

START TAFE NOW (STN)

Start TAFE Now is an ideal entry pathway option that offers high school students the opportunity to study a certificate I, II, III, IV or diploma level course, in a wide variety of disciplines. Benefit from developing real trade skills and qualifications, while completing secondary school. In Queensland, you can study a TAFE course as part of your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), and earn QCE points. To be eligible, you need to be at least 15 years of age at the commencement of classes. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/stn

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

CQUniversity is committed to making education accessible. We offer competitive fees along with a generous variety of scholarships.

COSTS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The cost of a course varies depending on what you are studying. You may also need to factor in other costs, such as living expenses, stationery, textbooks and equipment, including safety glasses, laboratory coats, gym clothes or a uniform. The Australian Government offers a number of financial support programs, like VET Student Loans, HECS HELP, FEE‑HELP and OS HELP to support eligible students while studying. For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/fees

If you are an international student, find fee information relevant to you at cqu.edu.au/internationalfees

TAFE SUBSIDISED TRAINING

As a Skills Assure provider, CQU offers a range of Queensland Government subsidised programs available for TAFE courses covering skill sets, certificate and diploma qualifications. Eligibility criteria vary depending upon the objectives of the program. CQU can assist in assessing Queensland Government Subsidies for your circumstances and advise on eligibility. Find out more at cqu.edu.au/subsidy or call us on 13 27 86.

SCHOLARSHIPS

CQUniversity offers a comprehensive range of scholarships, bursaries and awards providing both opportunities and financial support. Receiving a scholarship or an award can help you manage the cost of study, looks good on your résumé and may even open doors to other benefits. This might include forming relationships with industry contacts, and creating opportunities for work experience and employment.

Our range of scholarships and bursaries are tailored to meet the diverse needs and circumstances of our students. While some of our scholarships are awarded on academic merit, others focus on a wide range of criteria, such as course of study, home location, commitment to community engagement and income status. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/scholarships Explore our full range of scholarships.

‘I didn’t think that I was eligible to get any type of scholarship, but I clicked on an email once and thought I’ll just have a look. The financial component of the scholarship was a massive help to me. It was wonderful to be able to purchase a few things, but also it just gave me a sense of immense pride.’

Christie McLucas SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

HOW TO USE THIS COURSE DIRECTORY

Our Course Directory lists all CQUniversity courses, including certificates, diplomas, undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. We’ve organised these courses into industry‑focussed study areas to help you find options that best suit your goals.

COURSE

Use the course code and course name to search our website cqu.edu.au and find out more about the courses you’re interested in. Some TAFE courses may be marked with a or . This means the course may be delivered via the Start TAFE Now program or via a partnership arrangement.

AVAILABILITY

CQU has 20+ locations around Australia, so to fit them in our Course Directory we’ve used abbreviations, which you can find in the legend below. Some courses also offer online or mixed mode study options. Search ‘study modes’ on our website to learn more.

PREREQUISITES

These are subjects you must have studied at school. In brackets you’ll find the prerequisite units required and minimum grade you must achieve to meet the listed prerequisite. If it’s been a while since you left school, your post‑school experience such as work experience, volunteering or community activities may meet these requirements. If you don’t have the prerequisites needed, our alternate entry pathways may help you gain entry into your chosen course.

INTAKES

Intake is the time of year you can start a course. We have three terms: Term 1 starts in March, Term 2 starts in July and Term 3 starts in November. TAFE courses may list the months they begin, or ‘multiple’ which means they may have many intakes so it’s best to check our website. ‘Anytime’ relates to our hyperflexible, online courses where study is self‑paced and you can start at any time throughout the year.

DURATION

This is the minimum time, in years, required to complete a course full time or part time.

ATAR/SR

This is the minimum selection threshold. ATAR stands for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, and SR means Selection Rank. If you don’t have an ATAR or SR get in touch with us to talk about the range of options available to you. Check the Important Notes on the inside back cover of this guide for more information on selection thresholds.

This course is also available via the Start TAFE Now program. Visit cqu.edu.au/tafe for more information.

In some circumstances this qualification is delivered in partnership with a third‑party training provider. Please visit the relevant course page at cqu.edu.au/courses for details.

This course is available for international students, visit cqu.edu.au/courses for locations, intakes and other information relevant to international students.

ALLIED HEALTH

WHERE CAN ALLIED HEALTH COURSES TAKE YOU?

Interested in a career as a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist or podiatrist? Our courses in each of these disciplines are ideal for you.

The Bachelor of Allied Health provides you with foundational knowledge in health sciences and is an ideal pathway to honours and postgraduate allied health study.

For a career as a chiropractor the bachelor then master combine to create a two‑part study sequence required to achieve full registration as a chiropractor.

Our Certificate III in Dental Assisting teaches you practical skills to assist in supporting dental applications, and the Bachelor of Oral Health allows you to apply for registration as an oral health therapist

‘I felt extremely supported in medical science with the ease of accessing teachers and the students as well. There’s always other students willing to help you out if you get stuck with questions or even create study groups and it’s been incredible.’

Stephanie Pasco BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

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WHERE CAN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our undergraduate courses will help you pursue a career as an echocardiographer, medical sonographer or diagnostic radiographer. Our Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ultrasound is the perfect professional development option for qualified healthcare professionals wanting to acquire skills in the use of ultrasound at the point of care.

The Master of Medical Ultrasound is ideal for qualified medical sonographers seeking professional development and knowledge in areas of advanced clinical sonographic practice and research.

WHERE CAN MEDICAL SCIENCE COURSES TAKE YOU?

Explore a career in medical sciences with our Bachelor of Medical Science where you can major in nutrition, clinical measurement or biotechnology

Or, consider our Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours), an accredited pathology degree that qualifies you to work as a medical laboratory scientist

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) is an ideal option if you are a graduating Year 12 student, and seeking a career in medicine

It’s an innovative course that provides a provisional entry pathway into The University of Queensland’s regionally‑based Doctor of Medicine program.

English (Units 3 and 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C) UCAT ANZ aggregate score from the first four sections; and a multiple mini interview (MMI).

BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING

WHERE CAN ACCOUNTING COURSES TAKE YOU?

If you are interested in becoming a professional accountant, our Bachelor of Accounting or dual degrees in accounting and business or accounting and laws will provide the qualifications needed for recognition by the Australian accounting bodies. The dual degrees also allow you to build your accounting knowledge within a multidisciplinary context while majoring in accounting.

If you want to build your accounting knowledge but don’t need to qualify as a professional accountant our TAFE certificates and diplomas can assist you.

The Certificate III in Accounts Administration is a great career‑entry course or can help formalise existing hands‑on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or processing financial data entry. If bookkeeping is of interest, the Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping will develop your ability to compile Business Activity Statements (BAS).

Already hold a degree and would like to meet professional recognition requirements? Our suite of postgraduate accounting options is designed to help you redirect your career towards accounting

WHERE CAN BUSINESS COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our TAFE certificates and diplomas build up your real‑world experience in basic business functions, while our range of bachelor degrees and the Diploma of Business Studies are ideal career entry courses, and can help you further your career aspirations with a diverse choice of majors available.

The Diploma of Business in the Digital Age course provides you with complementary skills in business and technology and is open to approved students under the Future of Work – Advanced Apprenticeship program.

For a specialist professional career, explore our options in the disciplines of financial planning,

property, marketing, public relations and human resources management

Broaden your opportunities further with a dual business degree where you will advance the depth of your studies by adding accounting or laws into the mix.

If you have extensive experience or already hold a bachelor degree, postgraduate study allows you to specialise in fields such as project management, human resources, management or embark on an MBA

‘The main reason why I chose CQUniversity, as well as the MBA Leadership program was to be able to grow my business further. It’s given me a better idea of strategies going forward.’

Tony George MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LEADERSHIP)

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CREATIVE, PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

WHERE CAN CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Bachelor of Theatre begins with a focus on core studies within a performance‑integrated structure, followed by the specialisation of drama, musical theatre, or technical theatre in remaining years. Our Bachelor of Arts offers a major in theatre studies providing a broad education in humanities and the arts.

Music options include a diploma that develops fundamental musical knowledge and performance skills and is great if you are looking to enter the music industry or want to further your tertiary studies.

The Bachelor of Music will offer specialist training in vocal or instrumental performance, and the benefit of tailoring your studies in a range of music styles including western art music, jazz or contemporary music. Studying at CQU Mackay will provide you with a conservatoire‑style environment to learn and a performance schedule in a range of settings to prepare you for your career.

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WHERE CAN VISUAL ARTS COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our courses in visual arts refine your skills and knowledge in drawing fundamentals, as well as contemporary art practices.

The certificate and diploma allow you to focus on relevant and practical areas, such as drawing, silver‑smithing, jewellery‑making, painting

or printmaking. The Diploma of Visual Arts also provides an ideal pathway towards the Bachelor of Arts, which allows you to combine a major in visual arts with a range of humanities disciplines, broadening your career opportunities in humanities and arts.

‘My experience with the lecturers at CQUniversity has been very good. I was very impressed at how kind they were with me at the beginning of my degree when I was trying to figure out how I could do the subject areas that I wanted.’

Cassidy Acutt BACHELOR OF THEATRE

DIGITAL MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND ARTS

WHERE CAN ARTS COURSES TAKE YOU?

The Diploma of Arts is a versatile taster, combining humanities and social sciences disciplines with professional specialisations, providing a route into the Bachelor of Arts. When you study the Bachelor of Arts you have the flexibility to tailor your studies to suit your goals by selecting majors, minors and units in

a wide variety of disciplines. The diversity of our arts courses also means you have the option to pair your study in arts and humanities with laws. The flexible Graduate Certificate and Master of Creative Writing are ideal if you have a personal interest in creative writing

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WHERE CAN COMMUNICATION COURSES TAKE YOU?

Gain a journalism and/or public relations qualification with supporting skills in social sciences with our Bachelor of Arts. You have the option to complement your major in journalism or public relations with

other majors in creative writing or English and cultural studies or minors in digital storytelling, writing stories, working with the media or strategic communication

WHERE CAN CREATIVE WRITING COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our arts courses give you the option to major in creative writing or English and cultural studies, while the Graduate Certificate and Master of Creative Writing are ideal options to explore creative writing in more depth

The hyper‑flexible structure of our postgraduate creative writing courses allows you to tailor your study to your professional and creative interests without term or assessment constraints.

WHERE CAN DIGITAL MEDIA COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our digital media courses allow you to tailor your study to your interests. Our Diploma of Digital Media combines practical skills and theory that can be applied to design, technology and media, while our

associate degree and bachelor courses allow you to focus on graphic design, interactive media, screen production, animation, or a combination to suit your individual strengths and interests.

EDUCATION, TEACHING AND CHILDCARE

WHERE CAN CHILDCARE COURSES TAKE YOU?

The Certificate II in Community Services allows you to specialise in early childhood care and is an ideal entry‑level qualification for roles in early childhood settings

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualifies you to work within the requirements

of the Education and Care Services National Regulations, as well as the National Quality Standard. Our Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care will equip you to work as a qualified early childhood educator. Learn how to plan, implement and manage early childhood programs for quality assurance, licensing and duty of care requirements.

WHERE CAN EDUCATION COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our range of education courses are designed to assist you along your chosen career path.

This includes a number of options specifically for registered teachers. The Graduate Certificate in Religious Education qualifies you to teach in Australian Catholic schools. The Graduate Certificate and Master of Educational Neuroscience specialise in the theory and practice of memory and learning from a neuroscience perspective while our educational leadership courses are designed for current and aspiring education leaders. The Diploma of Secondary School Teaching extends your discipline

expertise and supports your transition from primary to junior secondary teaching

For tertiary educators the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary and Adult Education, can assist with professional development and skill advancement opportunities.

If you’re interested in a career as a teacher aide, education support worker or education assistant, consider our Certificate III or IV in School Based Education Support. If you’re starting a career in vocational education and training or are in a training role, our Certificate IV in Training and Assessment may be the best fit for you.

WHERE CAN TEACHING COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Bachelor of Education qualifies you in early childhood, primary and secondary teaching and you will graduate with the skills required to be highly employable and an exceptional teacher.

Our Master of Teaching degrees are ideal if you have a non‑education degree and would like to change careers into early childhood, primary or secondary teaching

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C). Non‑academic entry requirements also apply.

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or Psychology (Units 3 and 4, C). Non‑academic entry requirements also apply.

English (Units 3 and 4, C); General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C). Non‑academic entry requirements also apply.

ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND AVIATION

WHERE CAN ASSET AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT COURSES TAKE YOU?

If you currently work in asset and maintenance management, our Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management will integrate your experience as a maintenance practitioner with theories and concepts to develop your professional skills and knowledge.

The Graduate Diploma and Master of Asset and Maintenance Management build on your skills and knowledge further.

WHERE CAN AVIATION COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our versatile aviation courses will equip you with specialist skills to prepare you for a career as a pilot, or manager working in the dynamic aviation industry. If you want to gain a Commercial Pilot Licence or Command Instrument Rating, our aviation courses majoring in Flight Operations equip you with the required academic and aeronautical knowledge and practical skills. Study the bachelor and graduate diploma to gain your Air Transport

Pilot Licence and launch a career in the commercial airlines. The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) represents the flight training aspect of our aviation courses. The Airline and Airport Operations major within the Bachelor of Aviation will prepare you for a career in aviation management. If you are interested in a career in aircraft maintenance engineering (avionics or mechanical), explore the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.

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WHERE CAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Associate Degree of Building Design equips you with the relevant skills to plan and design structures ranging from residential homes to medium‑rise commercial buildings. The Bachelor of Building Design satisfies the educational requirements for the Building Design –Open Licence issued by the Building Services Authority, Queensland. The dual engineering and building design degree prepares you for a career as a civil engineer skilled in high‑level engineering and building design CQUniversity offers two building surveying study options. The associate degree will teach you how to assess building documentation for code and standards compliance, and inspect staged works for domestic

and residential buildings, while the bachelor qualifies you to certify buildings of all classes in the residential and commercial sectors.

The Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) covers construction management and planning, services, building maintenance, and materials and structures, and qualifies you for a career as a construction manager Our dual degree in engineering and construction management provides you with broad career opportunities preparing you for a career as a civil engineer competent in managing the construction process

WHERE CAN ENGINEERING COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our engineering courses offer a choice of majors that prepare you to pursue roles in civil, electrical, mechanical, or resource systems engineering. For those working in a trade or as an engineering associate/ technologist, the Associate Degree of Engineering extends your expertise and offers a choice of majors to suit your career aspirations. To qualify as an engineer, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) offers specialisations in civil, electrical, mechanical or resource systems as well as dual majors in the emerging fields of civil with humanitarian, electrical with data analytics, and electrical with information processing. The Bachelor of Engineering and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co‑op Engineering)

also qualifies you as an engineer, plus features paid work placements. The dual degrees in engineering and built environment, construction management, project management or information technology broaden your career prospects, opening the door to a range of professional career opportunities.

Our postgraduate engineering options expand on existing credentials or offer a second discipline of interest

The Master of Engineering suits three‑ or four‑year qualification holders seeking recognition as graduate professional engineers. A range of postgraduate management options are also available and are ideal if you are seeking to advance your business skills.

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WHERE CAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSES TAKE YOU?

Studying project management prepares you for endless career opportunities across a broad range of industries.

If you are starting out or in a project support role, the certificate IV explores fundamental project management techniques while the diploma builds upon your existing project management skills.

Our postgraduate options such as our Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters of Project Management offer more advanced and specialist study in project management and will suit you if you are looking to develop your industry credentials

Our Master of Business Administration allows you to major in Project Management, enhancing your management expertise in this area.

ENGLISH AND STUDY PATHWAYS

WHERE CAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES TAKE YOU?

If you are an international student, our English language courses are designed to help you gain the skills and confidence for everyday English conversations and academic study.

Our English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provides you with a range of English language units to suit your needs.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes are

great if you would like to learn academic English

The content is very similar to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation, but there is a stronger focus on referencing, essay writing and presentation, information literacy and note‑taking for lectures.

We offer free English studies when packaged with an academic course, to help you equip yourself for success in your academic studies.

WHERE CAN PATHWAY COURSES TAKE YOU?

Start Uni Now (SUN) is designed for Year 11 or 12, or soon‑to‑finish Year 10 students wishing to study university units. The Start TAFE Now program allows Year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study a range of vocational education and training courses. Throughout this guide, you’ll find that our Start TAFE Now courses are marked with an

You can find out more about SUN and Start TAFE Now on page 44. Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies (STEPS) helps you enter higher education, meet prerequisite subjects and excel in your studies. STEPS also offers units that embrace and affirm your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, preparing you for tertiary study.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

WHERE CAN INFORMATION SYSTEMS COURSES TAKE YOU?

A postgraduate information systems course can assist you to expand or formalise your experience or move into the field of information systems. Our Master of Information Systems extends your information technology knowledge and skills, with

a focus on business analysis, and allows you to choose a minor in artificial intelligence, internet of things, mobile application development, networks and information security, project management, or software design and development

WHERE CAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our TAFE certificate and Diploma of Information Technology provide the relevant training to use varied software and devices, IT systems and perform introductory ICT technical functions. The Diploma of Information and Communications Technology and Associate Degree of Information Technology provide you with a solid foundation in IT and are ideal pathways towards further study. The Bachelor of Information Technology and the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co‑op) cover similar IT content with options to complete an internship or simulated project. The co‑op course also features a paid work placement. Our dual degree options provide you with broad, yet relevant study ideal for a career in law, engineering or in the IT sector

Our postgraduate study options allow you to develop your skills or advance your career, offering a variable understanding of professional industry IT skills, knowledge and applications, culminating in a choice of majors and minors at the advanced level. Studying project management prepares you for endless career opportunities across a broad range of industries. If you are starting out or in a project support role, the certificate IV is an ideal place to start while the diploma builds upon your existing project management skills. Our postgraduate options offer more advanced and specialist study in project management and will suit you if you are looking to develop your industry credentials

‘The flexible approach to learning worked for me personally because I was already employed professionally in IT and I’m a father, so online flexibility allowed me to watch the lecture recordings, read unit content, and study and learn that way in my own time.’

Cameron Jameson MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

LAW, CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE

WHERE CAN CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE COURSES TAKE YOU?

A criminology or justice qualification can open career opportunities in law enforcement, customs, corrective services, court services, risk assessment and compliance in public and private sectors.

The Certificate IV in Justice Studies provides organisational and management practice know‑how, as well as legal understanding to effectively research and operate in the justice field. The Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies prepares you for para‑professional roles in legal and

justice‑related fields. The Bachelor of Criminology integrates insights from sociology, philosophy, social theory, politics, psychology and other relevant disciplines to solve problems of crime, violence and conflict in society. The Bachelor of Science (Criminology and Psychology) brings criminology and psychology together, plus the study of sociology, law and forensic science. The Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology is an ideal blend of law and criminology leading to a wide array of careers in the justice sector

WHERE CAN LAW COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Bachelor of Laws delivers a wide‑ranging understanding of the law, and along with our dual degrees specialising in accounting, arts, business, criminology, information technology, property or psychology, is accredited by the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of Queensland. Upon completing the relevant practical training you may seek admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner in any Australian jurisdiction.

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Graduates in law are eligible for a career as a legal professional working in a wide variety of specialisations. Aside from the traditional roles as a solicitor, barrister or in‑house counsel, a law degree is useful for careers in academia, business, the public service and politics

‘I could not speak more highly of the lecturing staff, particularly the first year subject lecturers. Their passion for the subject area really makes you want to do better.’

Taylor Reedy BACHELOR OF LAWS

NURSING, PARAMEDICINE AND HEALTH

WHERE CAN CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES COURSES TAKE YOU?

A course in domestic and family violence practice can help you positively contribute to change in your community. Our suite of courses equip you with advanced industry‑related knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment in criminal justice, child safety organisations, health services and domestic violence services. The Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change develops specialised

knowledge and skills to respond to domestic and family violence through working with perpetrators in correctional services and non‑government organisations.

Our postgraduate clinical nursing degrees are ideal for registered nurses seeking advanced clinical skills. You’ll have the option to major in gerontology and enhance your professional and clinical skills in this field.

WHERE CAN EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT COURSES TAKE YOU?

If you are looking to begin a career, or already work as an emergency service or disaster management professional and want to upgrade your qualifications or extend your skills in the field, our study options

will reward your career aspirations. Our Master of Business Administration allows you to major in Emergency Management and enhance your skills and knowledge in this area.

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WHERE CAN FITNESS AND SPORT SCIENCES COURSES TAKE YOU?

CQUniversity’s TAFE certificates in fitness will help you develop the skills needed to work as a gym instructor or personal trainer, while our Certificate II in Sport and Recreation develops your abilities to work with customers at sport and aquatic centres

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences is ideal if you would like to work in health and sports organisations, government agencies, rehabilitation clinics and hospitals, and institutes that have a focus on sports, movement, health and fitness.

WHERE CAN NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COURSES TAKE YOU?

At an undergraduate level, our Diploma of Nursing allows you to practise as an enrolled nurse, while our Bachelor of Nursing satisfies the requirements to be a registered nurse. Our Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) enables you to apply for registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Our postgraduate nursing courses provide you with study options to become a leader in your field, broadening your capabilities and knowledge in clinical nursing, correctional nursing and mental health nursing. Plus, our clinical nursing courses offer a choice of specialist areas with majors in gerontology, medical/surgical and generalist available.

WHERE CAN PARAMEDICINE COURSES TAKE YOU?

Fully accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities, our Bachelor of Paramedic Science qualifies you as a paramedic, while the Diploma of Emergency Health Care prepares you for pre‑hospital and out‑of‑hospital roles that provide patient assessment, healthcare and transport services.

Our Graduate Diploma of Paramedic Science (Critical Care Practice) exposes you to complex environments faced by paramedics, while our tactical medicine

courses deal with acute trauma situations in high‑threat environments. The Master of Paramedic Science (Primary Healthcare Practice) provides the skills, knowledge, clinical reasoning and leadership strategies needed to meet the role of a paramedic specialising in primary healthcare practice. The Master of Paramedic Science (Critical Care Practice) ensures that you can provide astute critical care and clinical leadership in a range of operational environments.

WHERE CAN PUBLIC HEALTH COURSES TAKE YOU?

Explore a career in nutrition‑related fields such as nutrition education, advocacy, or research with our Bachelor of Medical Science.

Study public health at CQUniversity and you can

‘The thing that appealed to me at CQUniversity was that it fit into a social ecological model. It’s looking at a more holistic model of living and lifestyle for humans and the external environment that impacts on humans.’

Johanna Neville MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

WHERE CAN COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Certificate III in Individual Support (Specialisation) delivers the foundational education to pursue a career in a community or residential setting providing person‑centred care for those who need support through ageing, disability and otherwise. Our TAFE certificate IV and diploma provide opportunities for you to extend on your area of specialty in community services.

Our health care study options prepare you to provide high quality support in the aged care, mental health, disability and health sectors.

If you already work as an emergency service or disaster management professional and want to upgrade your qualifications in the field, our study options will reward your career aspirations.

WHERE CAN CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES COURSES TAKE YOU?

A course in domestic and family violence practice can help you positively contribute to change in your community. Our suite of courses equip you with advanced industry‑related knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment in criminal justice, child safety organisations, health services and domestic violence services. The Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men’s Behaviour develops specialised knowledge and

skills to respond to domestic and family violence through working with perpetrators in correctional services and non‑government organisations. Our postgraduate clinical nursing degrees are ideal for registered nurses seeking advanced clinical skills. You’ll have the option to major in gerontology and enhance your professional and clinical skills in this field.

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WHERE CAN PSYCHOLOGY COURSES TAKE YOU?

Seeking a career as a clinical psychologist? For those without a degree, the Bachelor of Psychological Science is your ideal starting point. If you already have a tertiary qualification, the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) would suit. Both are a first step towards professional registration as a psychologist requiring a further one‑year honours degree, followed by two years of postgraduate study. Our fifth‑year Master of Professional Psychology allows for a final year supervised internship to then register as a psychologist. The fifth‑ and sixth‑year Master of Clinical Psychology allows you to register as a general psychologist and apply for endorsement as a clinical psychologist

The Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry) is ideal if you already hold general registration as a psychologist, or have completed an APAC accredited Master of Professional Psychology, and would like to complete training in clinical psychology as a specialised area of practice.

Explore a broad range of career options when you combine your psychology study with laws or criminology. Our study options in these disciplines also provide a pathway to a psychological science honours degree.

Our postgraduate options in positive psychology provide you with career advancement opportunities, enabling you to expand your professional knowledge.

WHERE CAN A SOCIAL WORK COURSE TAKE YOU?

The Bachelor of Social Work develops your skills to work as a professionally qualified social worker, family support worker, guidance officer, counsellor or youth worker. You will graduate having fulfilled the practice standards of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

SAFETY SCIENCES

WHERE CAN SAFETY SCIENCES COURSES TAKE YOU?

Ideal for current or aspiring emergency and disaster management professionals and volunteers, the Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) will equip you with industry wide knowledge and skills in areas such as emergency procedures and public safety. Our postgraduate courses in emergency and disaster management provide you with opportunities to tailor your studies to your career interests, and progress your emergency service or disaster management career.

Our courses in safety sciences can provide you with a great introduction to the field of occupational health and safety, and are a good option to advance pre‑existing professional skills. The associate degree covers the first two years of the bachelor and sets you up as a paraprofessional, while the bachelor qualifies you as a practicing professional. Our postgraduate options will suit if you are an established OHS professional – or have a degree in non‑related fields –and want to specialise or advance your career.

SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE

WHERE CAN SCIENCE COURSES TAKE YOU?

Our Bachelor of Agriculture offers the opportunity to concentrate your studies in areas such as agribusiness, sustainable landscapes and food chemistry and nutrition

If you are looking to gain experience working with animals, the Certificate II in Animal Care will prepare you for career opportunities attending to animals in a kennel, cattery, animal shelter or pet shop.

The Bachelor of Environmental Science allows you to explore areas such as environmental geography, or integrated land and water management

Budding horticulturists will appreciate the Certificate II in Horticulture, an ideal pathway to a horticultural

trade qualification. The Certificate III in Horticulture provides you with general knowledge and skills in amenity horticulture

Our Certificate II in Sampling and Measurement and Certificate III in Laboratory Skills are ideal career‑entry courses, while our Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques enhances your existing laboratory capabilities

Explore a range of applied biology or applied chemistry careers with our Bachelor of Science, or enhance your professional and research skills with the Bachelor of Science (Honours).

SERVICE INDUSTRIES

WHERE CAN BEAUTY COURSES TAKE YOU?

The Certificate IV and Diploma of Beauty Therapy provide you with extensive and in‑depth training in beauty services, preparing you for a career as a beauty therapist

WHERE CAN HAIRDRESSING COURSES TAKE YOU?

applying colour, and maintaining and organising tools, equipment and work areas. This course provides you with a pathway to the Certificate III in

Hairdressing,

you for a career as a hairdresser

Our TAFE certificates and diplomas in hospitality and tourism lead to a variety of career opportunities in the sector and equip you with practical skills and knowledge relevant to the industry. Our commercial cookery options are great if you are seeking a career

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TRADES

WHERE CAN TRADES COURSES TAKE YOU?

These courses provide you with an introduction into your trade area of interest and are ideal pre‑apprenticeship courses preparing you for future training and duties required in your chosen trade. A range of apprenticeships are also available, opening doors to a satisfying trades career

Construction

CPC10120 ‑ Certificate

CPC33020 ‑ Certificate III in Bricklaying/ Blocklaying (Apprenticeship only)

MSF31113 ‑ Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Apprenticeship only)

CPC30220 ‑ Certificate III in Carpentry (Apprenticeship only) Multiple GLT, MKY, ROK

CPC32420 ‑ Certificate III in Plumbing (Apprenticeship only) Multiple MKY, ROK

Electrotechnology

UEE22020 ‑ Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)

UEE30820 ‑ Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (Apprenticeship only)

February, July GLT, ROK

Multiple EMD, GLT, MKY, ROK

UEE31220 ‑ Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (Apprenticeship only) Multiple GLT

UEE32220 ‑ Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Multiple ROK

Engineering

MEM20422 ‑ Certificate II in Engineering Pathways

PMA20116 ‑ Certificate II in Process Plant Operations

February GLT (Partnered with schools)

RII20120 ‑ Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation February

MEM30219 ‑ Certificate III in Engineering –Mechanical Trade (Apprenticeship only) Multiple

MEM31922 ‑ Certificate III in Engineering ‑ Fabrication Trade (Apprenticeship only)

Fitting, and Fitting/machining

‘I can learn from TAFE and then I get to take it to work and apply that knowledge that I’ve learned and help diagnose problems or find solutions.’

Levi Bellette CQU TAFE STUDENT

RESEARCH

Whether you come from an academic, government or industry/practitioner background, if you are passionate about exploring a topic further, CQUniversity can help you turn it into a research project.

Our research strengths and focus include areas such as agricultural systems, applied medical health, automation, clean energy, creative arts, domestic violence, economics, environmental systems, exercise and sports science, healthy behaviours at work, rest and play, management, mental health, nursing workforce, education and health service delivery, psychology and wellbeing, public health and health promotion, railway engineering, and smart systems.

WORLD‑CLASS RESEARCH IN 22 CATEGORIES

‘My supervisor is amazing, has always been highly professional, and has always motivated me to come forward and share my ideas, and so the environment is so warm and so welcoming.’

Rufaida Zikria RESEARCH STUDENT

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

If you’re in high school, CQUniversity provides opportunities for you to study Vocational Education and Training (VET) or higher education units while still at school, meaning you may be able to graduate from CQUniversity earlier.

START UNI NOW (SUN)

Available for domestic and international students, SUN offers Year 10*, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study CQUniversity units from degree‑level courses while still in secondary school as part of your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). Studying a SUN unit may also provide credit toward high school certificates such as SACE, VCE and WACE. In South Australia and Victoria, completion of eligible SUN units may also give you credit toward the calculation of your ATAR.

You can enrol in a range of units, either on campus (face‑to‑face) or online, and combine them with your regular school work.

For more information, visit cqu.edu.au/sun. For more information about SUN for international students, visit cqu.edu.au/int‑sun

START TAFE NOW (STN)

Start TAFE Now offers Year 10*, 11 and 12 students the opportunity to study a certificate I, II, III, IV or diploma level course in a wide variety of disciplines.

Benefit from developing real trade skills and qualifications, while completing secondary school. In Queensland, you can study a TAFE course as part of your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), and earn QCE points. To be eligible, you need to be at least 15 years of age at the commencement of classes. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/stn

Year 11 students can include a TAFE certificate III qualification or higher to contribute to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).

CQUniversity has options available for high schools who have teachers interested in delivering TAFE qualifications at their school in their area of expertise or specialisation. To discuss partnership opportunities, please email STN@cqu.edu.au.

APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS

The steps to becoming an apprentice or trainee are different to becoming a student at university or TAFE.

Generally, you will be required to find an employer who is willing to employ you as an apprentice or trainee. During your apprenticeship or traineeship, your employer (or Group Training Organisations/Job Services Australia provider) may arrange for you to undertake vocational education and training at CQUniversity.

If you employ apprentices or trainees and are seeking a trusted local TAFE training provider, you’ll find everything you need at CQUniversity. Our expert teachers deliver quality and industry‑relevant training to ensure your apprentices and trainees gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. Our apprenticeship and traineeship courses cover a wide range of areas, including:

» automotive engineering and technology

» beauty

» business

» childcare

» construction

» electrical and electronic engineering and technology

» fitness

» hairdressing

» horticulture

» hospitality

» laboratory

» manufacturing engineering and technology

» mechanical and industrial engineering and technology

» oral health

» tourism.

For more information visit cqu.edu.au/apprenticeships

CROSS‑INSTITUTIONAL STUDY

If you are enrolled as an undergraduate or course work postgraduate student at another institution and wish to undertake CQUniversity units, you may choose to apply for cross‑institutional study. You will require approval from your home institution and this must be submitted as part of your application. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/crossinstitutional

*Applications by Year 10 students may be considered for admission. Students need to be at least 15 years of age at the commencement of classes. Year 10 students are eligible for Term 3 (November) intake only.

SINGLE NON‑AWARD UNITS

If you want to update or expand your knowledge in a specific area without committing to an entire course, you may wish to apply to study a single non‑award unit. You will be required to meet the entry and pre‑requisite requirements for admission to the course from which the unit or units belong to. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/non‑award

SHORT COURSES

CQUniversity has a range of accredited and non‑accredited short courses in a wide variety of interest areas. If you are looking to upgrade your skills or have a talent or interest you would like to pursue, our suite of short courses are designed to bring you the knowledge and skills you are looking for. For more information visit cqu.edu.au/shortcourses

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our Centre for Professional Development offers a variety of non‑award short courses and micro‑credentials to meet mandatory professional development requirements, as well as industry workforce development needs.

You can enrol at any time. The courses are self‑paced, allowing you to complete them within a flexible timeframe.

Successful completion of a professional development course will be awarded with a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion, as evidence of your learning. You may be eligible for credit transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) into some courses offered at the University on a case‑by‑case basis. New courses and professional development areas are continually being developed. For the latest information visit cqu.edu.au/cpd

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DOMESTIC STUDENTS

If you’ve decided what you’d like to study, it’s time to apply. Depending on your location, circumstances and what you have chosen to study, you may need to apply via a Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC or UAC), our Apply CQUni portal, or you may be able to apply direct to CQUniversity. To find out how to apply visit cqu.edu.au/apply

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If you’d like to meet us in person, or arrange a tour of one of our locations, call us on 13 27 86 to make an appointment, or visit cqu.edu.au/locations to find the address and opening hours for your preferred location.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student, you can submit your application to study with CQUniversity via iStart. To apply online via iStart, or to find out more about the application process, visit cqu.edu.au/international‑apply

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

If you have questions, we’re here to help. You can find more detailed information about career and study options online at cqu.edu.au

If you’d like to talk to someone directly, phone 13 27 86 or connect with us at one of our events. Please refer to the next page for event details.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

If you are an international student, explore our website for information that is relevant to you, including entry requirements, fees, campus availability, student visa information and more. Visit cqu.edu.au/international

TERM DATES AND EVENTS

APPLICATION DATES

Please note that application due dates are prior to the commencement of each term, and vary depending on your individual circumstances and the course you choose.

Visit cqu.edu.au/apply

UNI TERM DATES

TERM 1 2024

Monday, 4 March – Friday, 31 May 2024

TERM 2 2024

Monday, 8 July – Friday, 4 October 2024

TERM 3 2024

Monday, 4 November 2024 – Friday, 7 February 2025

TAFE TERM DATES

TAFE course enrolments occur throughout the year. Visit cqu.edu.au/tafe to ensure you do not miss the enrolment for your course.

ONLINE CHATS AND VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES

Have questions about your study options at CQU? Chat to us at one of our online chat sessions held on Facebook or join us at one of our virtual activities regularly throughout the year. Check out our upcoming virtual activities at cqu.edu.au/virtualactivities

TAFE INFORMATION SESSIONS

Explore our TAFE courses and find out more about funding options available, how to enrol, flexible study and support services at our TAFE Information Sessions. Visit cqu.edu.au/tafe for further information and dates.

OPEN DAYS 2023

Open Day events are your chance to get to know CQUniversity, explore our courses and chat with lecturers and teaching teams.

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY

Join us online 4 – 7 pm (AEST) on Thursday, 31 August 2023 for our Virtual Open Day.

ON‑CAMPUS OPEN DAY EVENTS

Attend your local on‑campus Open Day event to further explore facilities and tour your campus. Join us at one, or more, of the following locations:

Bundaberg Thursday, 10 August 2023

Cairns Thursday, 10 August 2023

Gladstone Thursday, 24 August 2023

Mackay Saturday, 5 August 2023

Rockhampton Sunday, 20 August 2023

Townsville Thursday 17 August 2023

FIND OUT MORE

Visit cqu.edu.au/opendays for the full list of details for our on‑campus and virtual events. Find an event near you or online.

‘Coming to an Open Day allowed me to calm some of my fears, get a lot of extra information and some tips and tricks, and just become familiar, not only with the campus, but with the people who I might be interacting with.’

Christian Lane‑Krebs

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IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Courses at some locations may be delivered by a combination of on‑campus study, workshops, residential schools and online education.

2. Intakes, duration and availability may differ from what is listed in this directory depending on preferred intake, study mode and personal circumstances. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments. Different study periods apply for TAFE and university courses. Many TAFE courses offer multiple monthly intakes. Mixed Mode availability is unique to TAFE courses only and is a combination of online learning activities in addition to compulsory site‑specific learning activities. Online availability for TAFE courses may include work integrated learning, such as work placements. Please visit cqu.edu.au or contact us for more information.

3. The SR and ATAR listed are the entry scores required to be considered for a place in each course and should be used as a guide only. Entry to courses is competitive and the cut‑off score will vary from year to year and for courses where there is a limit on the number of places available a higher score may be required.

To view the latest ranking information visit cqu.edu.au/courses to find your preferred course and view the Entry Score information.

Published by CQUniversity Australia (March 2023).

The information contained within this guide is predominantly for domestic students. Information specifically for international students can be found online at cqu.edu.au/international

CQUniversity and the Australian Government want international students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for international students. These laws are known as the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework. For further information, visit cqu.edu.au/esos

The information in this publication was correct at the time of printing, however is subject to change. Check the CQUniversity website for the latest information.

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