If you receive an ATAR of 90 and above, you are guaranteed entry into most JCU courses with all subject prerequisites waived.
Applicants awarded an ATAR of 73 and above will be guaranteed entry into most JCU courses, but need to meet the course subject prerequisites.
The Guaranteed Admissions Plan is open to all domestic and international applicants completing Year 12 in Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most of JCU’s courses are included which covers off on Study Areas like Arts, Business, Law, Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Pharmacy, Sport and Exercise Science.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Environmental Practice
Bachelor of Geology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Marine Science
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Bachelor of Planning
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science
Bachelor of Technology and Innovation
Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events
There are some exclusions such as the following courses:
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Bachelor of Business - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Clinical Science
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Pre-Registration)
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Your QTAC application with JCU as one of your six preferences and Year 12 results will determine your eligibility for this plan. This means you don’t need to submit a separate application.
Applications to study at JCU in 2021 will open through QTAC on 4 August.
First of all you need to create your Application Services account. Here is a helpful video on How to apply with QTAC.
You are only eligible for the Guaranteed Admissions Plan based on your Year 12 results before any adjustment factors, such as the Regional Preference Scheme are applied.
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) operates a centralised tertiary application service. QTAC assess applications using entry requirements that are provided by JCU and then make offers to successful applicants during offer rounds.
