Assumed knowledge

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QUT is the first Queensland university to replace mandatory subject prerequisites for all applicants other than international students with an assumed knowledge scheme. This gives capable students greater flexibility in course choices, both before and after starting studies at QUT.

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.

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.

What if I don't have the assumed knowledge?

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

• English: All undergraduate degrees have assumed knowledge in English. This can be achieved by successful completion of a year (or more) of vocational or tertiary study.
• Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics: For courses which require assumed knowledge in more than one area, students should consider the QUT Continuing Professional Education courses Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics Bridging (as appropriate) if they do not meet the assumed knowledge.

Other alternatives are published in Real Options (formerlyMaking Inroads).