Academic Preparation
CQUniversity offers a series of pre-university courses which provide excellent pathways into our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees if you are not able to meet the minimum academic or English language proficiency required for direct entry.
Upon successful application, you will receive a packaged offer for a suite of CQUniversity courses that will enable you to gain entry into the next course level. Our packaged offers may consist of a combination of English language courses, certificates or diplomas. Note that if you package an English language course with a vocational or academic course, your English course is free.
This pathway option is ideal if:
- You want to get a feel for a study area before committing to a diploma or undergraduate degree
- You want vocational education and training
- You want a guaranteed pathway into a diploma or undergraduate degree at CQUniversity.
Start
Australian Year 10 or equivalent
Outcomes
Certificate III: Year 1 of related CQUniversity diploma
Certificate IV: Year 1 of related CQUniversity bachelor degree
Courses
- SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality
- SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
This pathway option is ideal if:
- You want to graduate with two qualifications – a diploma and an undergraduate degree
- You want the flexibility of exiting with a diploma to enter the workforce earlier
- You want a guaranteed pathway into an undergraduate degree at CQUniversity.
Start
Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Outcomes
Diploma: Year 1 of CQUniversity bachelor degree
Diploma: Year 2 of related CQUniversity bachelor degree as follows:
- CF36 Diploma of Arts – year 2 of CA10 Bachelor of Arts
- CL87 Diploma of Business Studies – year 2 of CL86 Bachelor of Business
- CC25 Diploma of Digital Media – year 2 of CC24 Bachelor of Digital Media
- CG36 Diploma of Information and Communications Technology – year 2 of CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology
- CC41 Diploma of Music – year 2 of CG51 Bachelor of Music
- HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing – year 2 of CL91 Bachelor of Nursing
For those looking to kick-start a career in aviation, our new majors in aircraft maintenance may be perfect for you. CQUniversity and Aviation Australia have partnered to deliver two unique majors in Avionics and Mechanical for CG21 Bachelor of Engineering Technology. These majors combine vocational curriculum at Aviation Australia as a pathway into the degree curriculum at CQUniversity. Graduates will gain two qualifications after three years and a Certificate of Recognition under EASA.
A Graduate Certificate in Research is available to help you step through to a higher research degree.
This pathway option is ideal if:
- If you don't meet the admissions requirements for a research higher degree
- Would like to hone your research and investigative skills prior to starting your research higher degree studies.
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Before coming to Australia I was quite concerned with racism, but after arriving here I realised that this country is so perse and it is home for everyone, no matter your skin colour or religion.
When I first came here, I was surprised at how friendly Aussies were. I used to do a little bit of walk every early morning, and people would be smiling, waving, or even stopping to have a chat.
Melbourne is a great place to live. There are multiple public transport options, relatively low crime rates and plenty of jobs.
Gradually I have understood the culture, found people to be welcoming and friendly, and I feel more stable.
“The friendly teachers are very supportive and encouraging. They believe in their students to achieve high grades and point out the areas we need to improve on. The staff make sure we are safe and often remind us to talk to them about any problems. I feel very supported in my student journey.
Thura Aung
English for Academic Purposes 3, Master of Engineering (Civil) I Myanmar
