Academic Requirements
Academic requirements may vary between courses. You need to meet the minimum academic requirements for the course you want to study as outlined on the specific course page or in our student handbook.
The following details the Australian academic requirements needed to study at CQUniversity, as well as alternative entry options and recognition of prior learning.Â
CQUniversity recognises international qualifications obtained from all around the world for entry into our courses. You can refer to the country specific academic requirements document on how international academic qualifications are equated to Australian standards.
Vocational
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent; or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent.Â
Undergraduate
Successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12. An approved university foundation studies or formal Australian Certificate IV can also be taken to meet this entry requirement.
If you have successfully completed a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma (or equivalent) you may gain advanced standing into your CQUniversity course.Â
Postgraduate Coursework
Successful completion of a bachelor degree with the equivalent to an Australian pass grade average in the final two terms, from a recognised higher education institution.
Postgraduate Research
The entry requirements to undertake a research higher degree is different from a postgraduate coursework. In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements, you must select your research area of interest as well as find your research supervisor.
Special Postgraduate Entry
Entry into the Master of Business Administration normally requires the equivalent of an Australian undergraduate degree and at least three years of work experience in a management capacity.
CQUniversity provides an alternative entry to these masters courses through successful completion of a:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Entry into the graduate certificate can be obtained through five years of relevant work experience or a combination of diploma and two years relevant work experience.
Special Consideration
Special consideration for admission into our courses may be granted if you do not have formal academic qualifications but have completed other forms of post-secondary study (e.g. professional qualifications) and have relevant work experience. You should submit full details with your application.
Credit Transfer
You may be able to apply for credits from your previous academic qualifications. When you apply, we will assess your prior qualifications on a case-by-case basis and may award you with credit towards the course you wish to study. You must submit full details of qualifications with your application and consult with us or one of our agents in your country.
CQUniversity also has formal articulation arrangements with a number of Australian and international institutions. Please refer to our articulation database for a full list of qualifications and institutions that have pathways into CQUniversity.
