Current Edition | Term 4, Week 6

Contacting QTAC

If you have any questions or need some assistance from QTAC you can call them on 1300 467 822. Their phone lines are open from 8.45am to 4.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9:00am to 4.30pm Wednesday.

Do you have all your QTAC documents and numbers in a safe place?

Including:

• Your 2026 Year 12 Guide
• A copy of your QTAC preferences
• Your QTAC password
• Your QTAC reference number
• Your LUI, Learning Account password and Unique Student Identifier (USI).

If you are going on holidays over Christmas, especially overseas, you should take these with you.

Free TAFE for Year 12 Graduates

To support Queensland's Year 12 graduates to successfully transition to employment, the Government is offering fee-free TAFE in high priority qualifications. The training is available through a range of Certificate III level vocational education and training (VET) courses as well as apprenticeships and traineeships. View the courses offered by TAFE Queensland and the full list of high priority qualifications is available on the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training website.

Live Chat with Griffith and Discover Your Options

Whether your ATAR results aren’t quite what you’d hoped for or you've had a change of heart after submitting your university application, you can chat with someone at Griffith and talk through your pathway and course options. Between 18 – 23 December 2025, the Griffith team will be online to chat with you about your study options and how to make the most of your results, no matter what they look like. Click here to join their free online sessions this December. Details to come.

One on One Q&A session

You can book a 30-minutes Q&A session to explore your study options, receive personalised application support and get advice on a range of support services available at Griffith. Video call or telephone appointments are available. Click here for more information and booking details.

Sports College Applications

If you are competing at a state, national or international level you might be eligible to join the Griffith Sports College. Griffith Sports College supports you by helping you to devote time to training and competition while you complete your tertiary studies at Griffith University. Click here for more information and application details.

Study Griffith’s Diploma of Languages Part-Time With Any Bachelor Degree

Communicating in other languages can be beneficial in almost any career. With Griffith University’s Diploma of Languages, you can continue learning a language taken at school or start a new language as a beginner while also studying a degree in another area. You can specialise in one of the following languages:

• Chinese
• Italian
• Japanese
• Spanish

The Diploma is taken part-time on top of your usual studies and completed in two years. Find out more here.

Undergraduate Diploma Pathways to Griffith Uni

Griffith University's undergraduate diplomas give you a supported start to your university studies, providing you with a practical pathway to achieving a full bachelor’s degree. Click here for more information and a list of Diplomas and pathways that they offer.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering Management

• From Semester 1, 2026, QUT will offer the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering Management (QTAC code 409802). With a streamlined study plan that combines a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with direct progression into the one-year Master of Engineering Management upon meeting the entry requirements. You will graduate with both advanced technical expertise and essential leadership skills, positioning you for management positions in a rapidly evolving industry. 

Bachelor of Justice

• QUTs new Bachelor of Justice (QTAC code 417301) is available from Semester 1, 2026, offering majors and new career pathways. You can create a justice degree to match your passions choosing from the majors below: 
• Criminology and Violence Prevention
• Investigations and Intelligence
• Policy, Politics and Social Reform

Pathway Programs

• QUT offers various pathway programs to help you meet entry requirements for QUT courses. There are options for you to improve English language skills, as well as enabling courses and diplomas through QUT College. Learn more about pathways.

QUT Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours) New Major

• Landscape architects shape the world around us by designing sustainable, inclusive and culturally respectful environments that support communities. At QUT, you will work on real-world projects and can get out into the field on site visits, field trips and study tours. Graduates will contribute to the planning and design of a wide range of spaces such as national parks, multi-residential developments, urban parks & playgrounds, transportation corridors, waterways and coasts and post-industrial grounds. Click here to find out more.

QUT Bachelor of Data Science New Majors

• Develop, deliver and communicate ethical data science solutions to real-world challenges with QUT's three new Bachelor of Data Science majors:
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Master core AI and machine learning algorithms and learn to design, train, and deploy intelligent systems that automate decision-making and solve complex problems. 
• Business Data Science: Use statistical modelling, optimisation, simulation and visualisation to extract insights, identify trends, forecast outcomes and enhance organisational performance. 
• Data and Decision Analytics: Combine data science with business strategy to turn insights into business value across operations, marketing, finance and supply chain, while developing strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. 

QUT Design Festival 2025

• Join QUT on 12–13 November to explore the creativity and innovation of QUT’s design students across fashion, industrial, interaction, and visual communication design. It’s a great chance to discover what’s possible with a Bachelor of Design at QUT and get inspired by the work of future designers. Come along and be part of it with free tickets available now.

QUT Mathematics Summer School—Deadline Extended!

• The QUT Mathematics Summer School for Year 11 students studying Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) is now accepting applications until Friday 14 November 2025! This four-day, in-person program (19–22 January 2026) at Gardens Point campus gives you the chance to explore real-world applications of mathematics, develop scientific programming skills in Python. Morning tea is provided and limited bursaries are available for regional and remote students. Learn more and apply.

QUT Real Decisions - A Reminder

• QUT are hosting 2 Real Decisions online and in person sessions to assist Year 12 as they make their 2026 decisions.
• 2 December - Application essentials seminar (in person at Gardens Point or online via Zoom) where you will find out more about the QTAC process and how to make your preferences work for you. 
• 10 December - Pathways, finances and uni life webinar on to help you prepare for ATAR release and study in 2026 with tips about pathways to your preferred course, study costs, financial support, scholarships and life as a uni student. 
• 2 & 3 December - you can attend campus tours of Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove or book a 30-minute appointment with QUT HiQ team to talk through your options. Find out more and register.

QUT’s Architecture and Civil Engineering Double Degree

• From 2026, the Bachelor of Architectural Design/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) double degree has a reduced course duration of just 5.5 years. This diverse double degree combines studies in architecture and engineering, leading graduates to careers in a range of fields including architecture, project management, property development, construction or civil engineering. QUT is the only university in Queensland which offers this dynamic combination. Click here to find out more.

ATAR Advice Online Event

Wondering what to do after you get your ATAR? UQ are hosting an ATAR Advice online webinar on 18 December from 4 - 7pm. They'll answer all your ATAR-related questions as well as:

• Live chat one-on-one with UQ Admissions staff.
• Understand your options if your ATAR is higher or lower than expected. 
• Get personalised advice on the best pathway to UQ for you. 
• Find out how to change your QTAC preferences, and how to respond to an offer.
• Explore our world-class facilities through virtual campus tours. 

Click here for more information and to register.

Apprenticeships and Traineeships - FAQ's

Australian Apprenticeships (often referred to as Apprenticeships or Traineeships) are a great way to earn an income while learning new skills. They are available to anyone of working age, enabling you to combine work with study. There are over 500 different occupations. As an Australian Apprentice you can:

• Earn an income while you study
• Gain hands-on work experience
• Get a nationally recognised qualification that is held in high regard in many overseas countries
• Be debt free (no HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debt).

You can even begin your Australian Apprenticeship while you're still at school, through an Australian School-based Apprenticeship. Click here for the answers to the following questions:

• What is an Australian Apprenticeship?
• What are the benefits of apprenticeships or traineeships?
• How much does it pay?
• What kind of jobs do apprenticeships and traineeships cover?
• How long does an Australian Apprenticeship take?
• Need more information?
• Find out more

AMC Training and Consulting: Cert III in Individual Support

AMC Training and Consulting delivers courses for those interested in entering the Caring industry. The online courses they offer are:

• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support - Specialising in Ageing
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support – Specialising in Disability

Jazz Music Institute (JMI) 2026 Courses and Audition Information

Entry into JMI's accredited courses is through a successful audition. Click here and complete the JMI audition application form. Only domestic students should apply this way and if you are an international student, visit their International Students page for information on how to apply. Once you have submitted your application form, JMI will contact you directly to arrange a time for your audition. There is a $30 audition fee payable at the time of your audition. Before completing the form, make sure you have looked at the audition requirements for the course/s you are applying for. If you have any queries regarding these audition requirements, please contact JMI for an information session.

SAE University College’s Music Degree

The music industry of today demands professionals who have a unique blend of creativity, adaptability and business acumen. SAE’s new Bachelor of Music degree has been designed to support aspiring musicians and music creators with the modern skills to not only survive but excel in the ever-evolving music landscape. Hear from SAE's Music Course Leader, David Turner, who has dived deeper into the degree and its transformative potential to support students’ future careers in music. Click here to find out more.

Agriculture and Environmental Studies Careers

There is more to agriculture than just working on the land. While farming is a big part of the industry, careers in agriculture can branch out to food processing, aquaculture and forestry and horticultural operations. Becoming an agricultural or forestry scientist is also a potential career path for those who want to combine research with a passion for the environment, while entrepreneurs may be drawn to the possibilities in agribusiness. This industry also requires workers from areas that you wouldn’t immediately correlate with agriculture – think sales executives, logistics experts and product managers. Click here to find out more about:

• Location
• Significant and rewarding job
• Innovation
• Prediction of growth

Microsoft Traineeship Program - IT Traineeship

Kickstart your career in IT through the Microsoft Traineeship Program! MEGT is now taking expressions of interest for various Host Employers in Brisbane. Click here for more information and applications close on 15 November 2025.