Pathways to university
Southbank Institute has a wide range of courses that can help further your study options and gain entry to university. A diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree qualification could provide you with an alternative entry option to university. You'll not only get practical work-ready skills through your diploma studies, you’ll also gain theoretical knowledge during your university degree. With a university pathway you finish with two recognised qualifications – giving you great appeal to employers and a potential edge in a competitive job market.
Pathways to university are:
- an excellent bridge between school and uni
- a great stepping stone to uni if you started working straight from school
- a second chance at entry to uni if you don’t have the OP needed for direct entry
- an option if you’ve been raising a family and want to gain new work-based skills and carry on to study at uni
- an opportunity to get ahead and find a job using your diploma work-based skills while studying at uni.
Partnerships and strong links have been developed with many of Queensland’s well-respected and leading universities.
Uni pathways.
How are our students taking advantage of SBIT's uni pathways?
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Three ways to take advantage of a pathway to university
- Guaranteed direct entry to university
Go straight into a uni degree course after completing your diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree without having to reapply through QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre). In all cases you will receive credit towards your degree study and enter part-way through the course. This means less time and money spent at uni.
- Credit transfer agreements with unis
Formal agreements are in place with many universities for credit towards a degree that relates to the diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree you complete. Depending on the course and university, this credit can be as much as a year of the degree. With credit transfer you need to apply for a university degree place via QTAC and your credit will be applied once you are admitted to the degree.
- Concurrent study – diploma and degree
Start your degree study at university while finishing your diploma or advanced diploma. This option is available with five courses; Photoimaging, Interior Technology, Screen and Media (Animation), Graphic Design and Performing Arts (Acting). As with direct entry you do not need to reapply through QTAC. With concurrent study you’re likely to spend less time and money at university.
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Last updated 30 August, 2011