Steps for second chance at entering desired courses

Students who miss out on a place in their chosen course can increase their chances of obtaining entry next time around, according to University of Queensland Courses and Admissions manager Maureen Bowen.

Applicants who have completed Year 12 and lack subject prerequisites, but have an entry score they believe will be sufficient for future entry, may consider completing the missing subjects by External Senior studies.

Alternatively, some applicants may wish to complete the missing prerequisite subject by passing a subject at first year University level. Advice concerning this step may be obtained from Courses and Admissions.

Applicants who possess the prerequisite subjects but not at the entry score necessary for the preferred course have the following options to improve their chances of gaining a place: repeat Year 12; undertake up to five External Senior subjects; or accept a place in an alternative tertiary course and obtain the required level of results in at least one full year of study in the course.

People aged 21 years or over who have not completed Year 12 are advised to consider: undertaking four External Senior subjects; undertaking fewer than four External Senior subjects and sitting STAT or another approved Australian admissions test; or gaining admission to a less preferred course and after obtaining the required grades in one full year of study, applying for entry to the more preferred course.

Mrs Bowen said the appropriate option differed for each person depending on their personal circumstances and preparedness for tertiary study. For advice or further information, contact Courses and Admissions (telephone 07 3365 2203).