Course information

Registered training organisations (including TAFE institutes) and universities offer tertiary courses in Queensland.

Myfuture has information on courses, entry requirements and the qualifications you'll get when you've finished studying.

Before enrolling, consider:

• where and how you want to study (e.g. full-time, part-time, online)
• course costs (including books and other materials)
• what qualification the course will give you
• student support, welfare and guidance services offered
• transport, accommodation and living costs
• class sizes.

Find a course

Registered training organisations

Registered training organisations (RTOs) offer everything from short courses to higher level qualifications. Some specialise in one business area, others offer a wide range of nationally recognised vocational training. Many private RTOs deliver training to apprentices and trainees.

Find a course offered through an RTO.

Find a TAFE course at one of Queensland's 13 multi-campus institutes. TAFE offers certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses and delivers training for apprenticeships and traineeships.

You can study for TAFE qualifications in areas like:

• business and management
• science and technology
• communications, sport and recreation
• tourism and hospitality.

Agricultural colleges

Full-time, short and external courses in agriculture, stock and land management are offered by the Australian Agricultural College Corporation. Queensland campuses and centres include:

• Longreach
• Emerald
• Mareeba
• Gatton.

Universities

Search for courses offered through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Studying at university

Universities generally offer courses leading to bachelor degrees, graduate certificates, diplomas, and masters and doctoral degrees. Read about the qualification levels.

Some universities offer associate degree courses. These may be taught in partnership with a registered training organisation.

Compare universities—look at their enrolments and see how many of their graduates are in full-time work. You can also search for courses, fees and entry requirements.

Enrolment

Apply at the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre for a university place. QTAC also takes enrolments for some TAFE courses.

Entry is based on your Overall Position (OP). This is a state ranking students are given (usually) after finishing Year 12.

If you don't have an OP, there are other ways to apply for tertiary entry. It's not always necessary to finish Year 12 to get a university place.

Pathways to university

Some registered training organisations, such as TAFE Institutes offer tertiary preparation courses as well as certificate, diploma or advanced diploma courses. They can improve your chances of getting into university. Contact your nearest TAFE for more information.

Some universities offer what are known as 'enabling courses' that help with tertiary entry if you:

• have not been studying for some time
• don't meet formal entry requirements.

Contact the university directly for more information.

Vocational education and training

Vocational education and training (VET) has a strong focus on work and jobs, and usually involves some training in practical skills. Apprenticeships and traineeships are types of VET training. VET courses are offered in many non-trade areas, such as business, information technology and community services. Nationally recognised VET can only be provided by registered training organisations.

VET courses mostly lead to certificate level qualifications (I, II, III or IV) and diplomas—however, many VET training providers also offer higher qualifications.

Read more about VET and qualification levels.

Studying online

Online and distance education means you don't have to attend a campus every day.

Find an online or distance education course through:

• TAFE Open Learning, or search for other TAFE online courses
• MyUniversity.

Other registered training organisations also offer courses by distance education. Use their course searches and look for online, or off-campus options.

Short courses

Short courses are offered at some universities, most registered training organisations and TAFE institutes.

Subjects include:

• business
• computer systems
• welding
• numeracy
• English.