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Preparing for next steps if you are leaving school

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Preparing for next steps if you are leaving school

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Leaving secondary school - School - Services Australia

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Find information to guide you when you’re leaving or finishing secondary school.

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English minimum C requirement for University via QTAC

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English minimum C requirement for University via QTAC

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In Queensland, most universities require students to have achieved a minimum grade of a C in a General English subject to be eligible for university entry through QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre). PLEASE NOTE: if the student still wants a university pathway there are a number of other ways they can get access. If they complete a Certificate III or Cert IV, or they can complete a tertiary preparation program (different universities and TAFE run them)

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Why Generalist Degrees Are Valuable – Even Without a Direct Job Outcome

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Why Generalist Degrees Are Valuable – Even Without a Direct Job Outcome

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Generalist degrees—such as Arts, Humanities, Social Science, or Science—may not lead to a single “set” job, but they offer something more powerful: versatility.

Students in generalist programs build a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, analysis, research, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. These are the transferable skills that employers across every sector are looking for—especially in an unpredictable job market where many future roles haven’t even been created yet.

Graduates with generalist degrees can enter a wide range of industries, including:

Government and public policy

Media, communications, and marketing

Education and training

Business, consulting, and HR

Not-for-profit and community sectors

International relations and diplomacy

Career pathways may include policy advisor, journalist, educator, project officer, researcher, communications specialist, community engagement officer, public servant, and more.

In a world where people often change careers multiple times, generalist degrees prepare students not just for a job, but for a lifetime of adaptable, meaningful work.

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Humanities degrees are really valuable to future careers.

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Humanities degrees are really valuable to future careers.

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In today’s fast-changing world, a Humanities degree offers valuable skills that are in high demand across many industries. It helps students develop critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, cultural awareness, and ethical reasoning—skills that employers consistently rank as essential.

For Queensland students, a Humanities degree can lead to careers in law, education, public service, journalism, international relations, policy, community work, and more. As technology reshapes jobs, the ability to think deeply, understand people, and adapt across industries is more important than ever.

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What senior subjects can help a student prepare for a Law degree @ university?

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What senior subjects can help a student prepare for a Law degree @ university?

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🎓 Recommended Senior Subjects for Law Preparation:

✅ English (General)

Essential for most law degrees — either as a prerequisite or assumed knowledge.

Helps develop strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

✅ Legal Studies

Not required, but helpful.

Gives an early understanding of legal systems, terminology, and case analysis.

Good preparation for what students will study in a law degree.

✅ Modern History or Ancient History

Sharpens skills in argument construction, essay writing, and source analysis.

Encourages a broad understanding of politics, ethics, and social change — all useful for legal studies.

✅ Philosophy & Reason / Study of Religion

Great for developing skills in ethical reasoning, logical argument, and understanding different perspectives.

✅ General Mathematics or higher (optional)

While maths is not required for law, doing a General subject can contribute to a stronger ATAR.

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Essential Maths vs General Maths: What Parents Need to Know for University Entry

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Essential Maths vs General Maths: What Parents Need to Know for University Entry

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In Years 11 and 12, Queensland students choose different types of Maths. The level they choose can affect both their ATAR and university options.

🟩 Essential Mathematics

A practical subject focused on everyday Maths.

It does not count towards an ATAR for university entrance.

Most universities do not accept Essential Maths for degrees that require a maths subject (e.g. engineering, science, psychology, business, or teaching).

Students doing only Essential Maths may need to take a bridging course later if they want to study those degrees.

🟦 General Mathematics (and higher, e.g. Mathematical Methods, Specialist Maths)

Contributes to ATAR calculation.

Suitable for a broad range of university courses.

Some competitive degrees or programs with assumed knowledge require General Maths or higher.

🎓 QTAC and University Requirements

QTAC checks whether students meet subject prerequisites (e.g. “General Maths or Mathematical Methods”).

It also calculates the ATAR (if eligible) using a student’s best 5 eligible General subjects, or a mix of General and Applied subjects—but only 1 Applied subject (like Essential Maths) can be used, and not all Applied subjects are accepted for ATAR.

Doing General Maths or higher keeps more university pathways open.

✅ Summary for Parents:

Essential Maths = practical but limits uni options and doesn’t help ATAR.

General Maths = counts towards ATAR and opens more doors.

QTAC = checks both ATAR and subject prerequisites for uni offers.

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International Baccalaureate and ATAR and how they work 

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International Baccalaureate and ATAR and how they work 

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ATAR is a rank between 0 and 99.95 that shows how a student performed in comparison to their peers. Most Queensland students in Years 11 and 12 follow the Queensland Curriculum (QCE system) and receive an ATAR if they complete the required subjects.

IB (International Baccalaureate) is an internationally recognised program offered at some schools. It uses a different grading system, but IB students still receive a rank that is converted into an ATAR-equivalent for university applications.

QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) is the organisation that processes applications for most Queensland universities. Both ATAR and IB students apply to university through QTAC, which ensures fair comparison between different pathways by converting IB results to an ATAR-equivalent rank.

In summary, both ATAR and IB can lead to university entrance, and QTAC manages the application process for both pathways.

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Some activities to build Career Conversations

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Some activities to build Career Conversations

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QUT Advice for Year 12s – all in one place

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QUT Advice for Year 12s – all in one place

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All you need to know about studying at QUT

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See our campuses

We are a young university. The buildings are spacious, open and collaborative. Study in state-of-the-art labs, clinics, studios, workshops and learning spaces. You'll also have access to social and recreational facilities including cafés, swimming pools and a sportsfield.

See for yourself what it is like to study at Gardens Point or Kelvin Grove campus.

Explore inside specific facilities such as labs, studios and clinics for various study areas.

Explore our virtual tour collection

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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See our campuses We are a young university. The buildings are spacious, open and collaborative. Study in state-of-the-art labs, clinics, studios, workshops and learning spaces. You'll also have access to social and recreational facilities including cafés, swimming pools and a sportsfield. See for yourself what it is like to study at Gardens Point or Kelvin Grove campus.

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Discover the real QUT — with behind-the-scenes tours, study area advice, talks with students and academics, and the chance to explore campus life and opportunities outside the classroom.

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Attend course information seminars, chat with staff and students from all study areas and check out our campuses and facilities.

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QUT’s Future You Summit provides Queensland and Northern NSW students in Year 11 and 12 a taste of university life. Students will have the opportunity to expand their skill sets beyond the classroom and explore future career ambitions with like-minded peers.

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Applications open

Applications close Monday 31 March 2025.

Join us online for an application support webinar

Wednesday 12 March 2025, 6-7pm
Register now
Eligibility

To be eligible for selection, you must:

be an ATAR eligible or International Baccalaureate (IB) student in Year 11 or Year 12 (2025-2026)

be planning to pursue university studies after finishing Year 12

have received one or more A in the previous year of study (2024) from any ATAR eligible subject; or one or more 7 in any IB subject

be able to attend all summit program dates

be from Queensland or Northern NSW

not have attended a previous Future You Summit event.

If you would like us to be aware of any special considerations or have questions relating to your eligibility, contact the team for confidential support via email highschool.engage@qut.edu.au.

Diversity, access and inclusion are important to QUT. We welcome applications from students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Application details

Students are required to submit an online application form with supporting documents, including:

a teacher recommendation

proof of academic achievement

answers to all required application questions

preferences for your preferred summit stream.

Teacher recommendation

Ask a teacher, head of department or principal to recommend you for the Future You Summit. You will need to provide your recommending teachers name and email in the online application form.

Once you have submitted your application, your recommending teacher will automatically be sent the link to the online teacher recommendation form. Teachers will be asked about your leadership qualities, engagement with your schoolwork and other school related activities, and how you interact with your peers. You will not get to see their responses.

Academic achievement

You will need to provide proof that you meet the academic achievement criteria by uploading a copy of your 2024 school report. To be eligible to attend, students must have received at least one (or more) A grades in any ATAR eligible subject or at least one (or more) 7 in any IB subject in their previous year of study.

Application questions

As part of the online application process, applicants will be required to complete four questions, addressing aspirations beyond high school, achievements and motivations for applying.

Select your stream preferences.

In your application form you will need to select your top three preferences.
Review the stream options for the summit (PDF file, 761.9 KB)
Review and submit

We suggest saving your application as you go, so that you can review your responses and check your attachments prior to submitting. We look forward to receiving your application.

How you will be assessed

Selection is carried out by a panel of QUT staff.

You will be assessed on:

answers to application questions

academic achievement

involvement in extra-curricular activities

contributions to their school and/or local community

teacher recommendation.

Successful applicants

You will receive email notification in Week 4, Term 2.

Successful applicants will be contacted to formally accept their place at the Future You Summit and pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

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The Future You Summit is a event for Year 11 and 12 students, held in Brisbane.

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The 2026 Year 10 Guide to Career Pathways and Tertiary Prerequisites provides prospective applicants with general information and entry requirements.

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 Careers in Ag (QFF) | Agriculture Careers 

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 Careers in Ag (QFF) | Agriculture Careers 

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There are so many choices in agriculture - from farm to plate, and field to fork. Agriculture is a growing and vibrant industry with diverse jobs for all kinds of people. Choosing careers is tough, but understanding the different roles and jobs that exist is one great step forward.

Careers In Agriculture | Ag Careers | Australia | Career Harvest will help you find a career in agriculture. Find advice on the Ag job of your dreams

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Careers In Agriculture | Ag Careers | Australia | Career Harvest will help you find a career in agriculture. Find advice on the Ag job of your dreams

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Careers in Ag (QFF) | Agriculture Careers

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There are so many choices in agriculture - from farm to plate, and field to fork. Agriculture is a growing and vibrant industry with diverse jobs for all kinds of people. Choosing careers is tough, but understanding the different roles and jobs that exist is one great step forward. This guide will s…

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Great Infographics around Career Exploring and planning

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Great Infographics around Career Exploring and planning

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Success comes from lots of steps, plenty of experience, and it is different for everyone.

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Infographics

These infographics are designed to be included in a careers curriculum as a discussion tool, or in a career conversation with a teacher or career practitioner.

They help students to visualise various pathways they can take from school to work and help students to question and explore their options and research the possibilities.

Educational qualifications/levels listed in these resources are to be used as a guide only and should be checked using the occupational profiles in myfuture for your state or territory.

The infographics draw on Australian census data and the expertise of professional career practitioners. They utilise classifications relating to industries and occupations to represent a number of pathways to careers across a range of 18 industries.

Online versions

Accountant (PDF, 198 KB) This link will open in a new window

Actor/Dancer (PDF, 172 KB)

Aged and Disabled Carer (PDF, 802 KB)

Air Transport Professional (PDF, 197 KB)

Carpenter (PDF, 444 KB)

Chef (PDF, 296 KB)

Civil Engineer (PDF, 947 KB)

Database and Systems Administrator (PDF, 244 KB)

Environmental Analyst (PDF, 1445 KB)

Environmental Scientist (PDF, 248 KB)

Forklift Driver (PDF, 177 KB)

Graphic Designer (PDF, 215 KB)

Hairdresser (PDF, 325 KB)

Journalist (PDF, 226 KB}

Livestock Farmer (PDF, 304 KB)

Mining Engineer (PDF, 328 KB)

Outdoor Educator (PDF, 177 KB)

Pharmacist (PDF, 650 KB)

Primary School Teacher (PDF, 180 KB)

Real Estate Sales Agent (PDF, 355 KB)

Registered Nurse (PDF, 2482 KB)

Solar Panel Installer (PDF, 858 KB)

Print-friendly versions

Activities

The following activities all include blank School to Work Pathway worksheets for students to edit. They are designed for students in secondary year levels to introduce and reinforce the idea of thinking about alternative pathways when career planning and decision-making.

Years 7-8 activity

Years 9-10 activity

Years 11-12 activity

Research and discover industry and occupation information

Learn about industry trends and employment prospects.

View information about occupations including details on main tasks performed, required skill levels, salary and job growth prospects.

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Yourcareer- a government website for career exploration

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Yourcareer- a government website for career exploration

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Prerequisites

Some of our courses have prerequisite subjects instead of, or in addition to, assumed knowledge.

That means you must have studied and met the required grade in the required subjects to gain entry to these courses.

If you don't have the prerequisite subjects or are unsure whether your subjects meet the prerequisites check the list of equivalent subjects on this page.

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Some of our courses have prerequisite subjects instead of, or in addition to, assumed knowledge. That means you must have studied and met the required grade in the required subjects to gain entry to these courses. If you don't have the prerequisite subjects or are unsure whether your subjects meet the prerequisites check the list of equivalent subjects on this page.

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A guide to understanding the diversity of options beyond the Year 10 Journey

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A guide to understanding the diversity of options beyond the Year 10 Journey

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FINAL-QFFCareersInAgriculture.pdf (careerharvest.com.au)

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Focus on the positives- SET planning has value and is necessary

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How to choose subjects intentionally and integrate your strengths, values and interests. 

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How to choose subjects intentionally and integrate your strengths, values and interests. 

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https://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/adjustment-schemes

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1. What are they good at?
2. What are their values?
3. What are they interested in?
4. What are their challenges?
5. What is their context?

Then get them to do "Match My Skills" https://match-my-skills.qut.edu.au/

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Pre-requisites, and checking out what different study pathways require is SO important

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Career Development Practitioner
Career Educator
Teacher
Recruiter
Parent
Researcher
Business Owner

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Choose from the below options to better understand how Career Motivate can help you build your future. We enable organisations, students, schools, parents, interview coaching! Let us help you. We offer face to face and online consults, and of course workshops and education facilitation. professionals and communities to be more successful. We even offer

CAREER MOTIVATE

Choose from the below options to better understand how Career Motivate can help you build your future. We enable organisations, students, schools, parents, interview coaching! Let us help you. We offer face to face and online consults, and of course workshops and education facilitation. professionals and communities to be more successful. We even offer

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Career Counselling | Career Motivate | Queensland

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QTAC entry and prerequisite requirements

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QTAC entry and prerequisite requirements

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Admission Criteria When we assess your application, we use eligibility and merit to decide if you can get into a course. EligibilityInstitution admission cr ...

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Resource for exploration: Careers with STEM

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Resource for exploration: Careers with STEM

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Australia's top FREE student STEM careers guides - computer science careers guide, science, maths & engineering careers guides: tips, inspiration and paths.

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How to support your young person to implement their plan

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Resource for all things career: Resources designed for parents

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Resource for all things career: Resources designed for parents

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You can use with Your Young Person or for yourself.

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myfuture - Australia’s National Career Information Service | myfuture

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Shape your future with myfuture – sign up or log in to Australia’s National Career Information Service.