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Pathways to university

You can reduce your time at university by choosing university pathways purposely designed at reducing time. By successfully completing a TAFE program and taking advantage of the agreements MSIT has with leading universities.

University pathways - education providers
University pathways - dual qualifications
University pathways - adult tertiary preparation (ATP) program
University pathways - what you will learn in ATP
University pathways - advanced standing

University pathways - education providers

MSIT has credit agreements with the following universities:

In most cases, you will be able to earn at least one year's credit towards degree programs upon successful completion of an MSIT diploma program. Some of our diploma programs even give you priority entry into university.

Ensure you consult the relevant university directly for specific entry requirements or visit the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.

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University pathways - dual qualifications


Imagine the career possibilities available to you with not one, but two qualifications!

As part of our range of offers of University pathways, MSIT offers dual qualifications with Griffith University. These agreements mean you are able to attain direct articulation into selected degree programs saving you time, money and hassle.

Most dual qualification programs are available for QTAC entry, giving you guaranteed entry to university upon completion of your diploma.

For guaranteed entry you must apply for these programs via QTAC. Current dual qualification programs include the following:

 Course title  MSIT campus  University  QTAC code
Diploma of Accounting/ Bachelor of Commerce Mt Gravatt GU Nathan  536724
Diploma of Business Administration/ Bachelor of Business Loganlea  GU Logan  532178
Diploma of Business Administration/ Bachelor of Business  Mt Gravatt  GU Nathan  536178
 Diploma of Business/ Bachelor of Business  Loganlea  GU Logan  532638
 Diploma of Business/ Bachelor of Business  Mt Gravatt  GU Nathan  536638
 Diploma of Business/ Bachelor of Commerce  Loganlea  GU Logan  532678
 Diploma of Human Resource Management/ Bachelor of Business  Mt Gravatt  GU Nathan  536504
 Diploma of International Business/ Bachelor of International Business  Loganlea  GU Logan  536124
 Diploma of Information Technology/ Bachelor of Information Technology  Mt Gravatt  GU Nathan  536268
 Diploma of Information Technology/ Bachelor of Information Technology  Loganlea  GU Logan  532268
 Diploma of Justice Administration/ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice  Loganlea  GU Mt Gravatt  532488
 Diploma of Justice Administration/ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice  Mt Gravatt  GU Mt Gravatt  536488
 Diploma of Justice Administration/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice  Yeronga  GU Mt Gravatt  582488
 Diploma of Management/ Bachelor of Business  Mt Gravatt  GU Nathan  536728
 Diploma of Nursing/ Bachelor of Nursing  Loganlea  GU Logan  532802

Programs subject to change. Visit the QTAC website for the most current information and entry requirements. 

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University pathways - Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) program


The Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (ATP) gives you the skills and knowledge necessary to study at a tertiary level.

This program is delivered in a friendly and supportive environment and is ideal for adults wanting to return to study, particularly if some time has elapsed since you last studied.

Upon completion of the program you will gain a 'Senior equivalent' certificate, and a Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) that gives you access to university courses and can help secure employment.

We understand that work, family or other personal commitments may prevent you from studying full time which is why we deliver the program over a flexible timetable with day and night classes.

If you want to study for your own personal interest, rather than a formal qualification, you can also choose one or more subjects for your enjoyment and personal development alone.

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University pathways - what you will learn in ATP

The ATP program allows you to undertake a wide range of subjects based on prerequisites for university courses or for general interest.

The wide range of subjects on offer in this unique program include:

You will also learn time management, study and research skills, assignment writing skills, exam strategies and seminar preparation.

Upon successful completion of Language and learning skills (core module) and any other four subjects, you will gain a Senior equivalent certificate and a QTAC ranking. Some universities will accept a lesser number of subjects for entry.

For more information please refer to the ATP fact sheet.

TAFE Queensland University Pathways will provide more information on University pathways and arrangements for TAFE Queensland.

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University pathways - advanced standing

MSIT offer many qualifications which allow for advanced standing into Diplomas and may be used for calculation of rank scores for students wishing to undertake further studies.

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This page was last updated at 11-May-2012
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