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[Print-friendly version] This section addresses possible options available to non-school leavers who are interested in applying for tertiary study at QUT. Not having completed year 12 is no longer a barrier to tertiary study. There are several ways of assessing whether your child or partner has the necessary qualifications, experience and/or skills for entrance into tertiary courses. What is selection based on? 1. Formal Academic Qualifications Year 12 OP or TE score Tertiary study (eg, Associate Diploma, Diploma) Queensland external senior subjects Bridging and preparatory courses Post-secondary study (eg, Advanced Certificates) 2. Other Qualifications or Experience For those applicants who do not have Year 12 or formal academic qualifications, there is an 'Alternative Entry' pathway to tertiary study using non-formal qualifications such as: Professional qualifications and Memberships (eg Nursing, AMEB Grade 7 or higher) Trade and Traineeship qualifications Employment experience Special Tertiary Admissions Test results Personal Competency Statements How is eligibility for tertiary study determined? QTAC provides an Assessment Service to determine whether your child or partner has the necessary qualifications or experience for tertiary entrance. How can they upgrade? If it is unlikely that your child or partner will be offered a place within a tertiary course of their choice, there are a number of options that they should consider other than completing secondary or preparatory study: Upgrading via Tertiary Study They may consider enrolling in another tertiary course that they are eligible for, and using their first year results to springboard to a more preferred course. Check out QUT's information on Upgrading Pathways to University. Possible upgrading pathways for gaining entry to the courses at QUT include: Studying another degree course at QUT Enrolling as a QUT visiting student Studying a dual TAFE/QUT award Studying a degree course at another university or accredited provider Completing a diploma and/or advanced diploma studies through TAFE or other accredited providers.