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QUT has replaced mandatory subject prerequisites for all applicants other than international applicants with an Assumed Knowledge scheme. The scheme makes it possible for capable students to be flexible in their course choices before and after starting studies at QUT.

Assumed knowledge indicates the minimum level of knowledge for students considering a course and should be used as a guide to subject choices for students undertaking Year 12. Students enrolling in a course without the Year 12 subjects (or their equivalent) recommended by QUT may struggle with their studies.

QUT selects applicants for courses with assumed knowledge irrespective of their Year 12 subjects. For example it is possible for a Year 12 student to gain admission into an Engineering course without having completed four semesters of Mathematics B at Sound Achievement level, provided the student's Overall Position (OP) or Entry Rank is sufficiently competitive.

Students without the assumed knowledge for a course should undertake preparatory studies suggested by QUT before enrolling.

For all assumed knowledge other than English, study alternatives for Queensland Year 12 subjects are shown in all course entries in Studyfinder.

All undergraduate degrees have assumed knowledge in English (students should consider the QUT Continuing Professional Education course English Bridging if they do not meet the assumed knowledge requirement or have not successfully completed a year of vocational or tertiary study).

For more information please contact:

QUT Student Business Services
Phone: 07 3138 2000
Fax: 07 3138 3529
Email: sbs.enquiries@qut.edu.au