Study pathways
Learn about entry points to study at Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE, with a range of education pathways to choose from.
- direct entry into a Certificate or Diploma program if you meet the academic and English requirements;
- completion of a General English or an English for Academic Purposes program, both of which will prepare participants for entry into future training.
TNQ TAFE Diplomas
Below is a list of existing credit arrangements. Contact the international student unit for more information as more arrangements are being negotiated.
| RTF50103 Diploma of Horticulture |
Central Queensland University |
6 exemptions | CA42 Bachelor of Environmental Sciences |
| ICA50405 Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) [CRICOS 064823J] | Central Queensland University | 8 exemptions | CU23 Bachelor of Multimedia Studies CG07 Bachelor of Information Systems CQ18 Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Central Queensland University | 2 exemptions | CU51 Bachelor of Aviation Technology | |
| Queensland University of Technology | 96 credit points | Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management | |
| University of Queensland | Assessed at time of application case-by-case granting up to 4 units unspecified credit | Related degree program | |
| HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) [CRICOS 070263M] | Central Queensland University | 8 exemptions | CQ23 Bachelor of Nursing |
| University of Queensland | Assessed at time of application case-by-case granting up to 4 units unspecified credit | Related degree program | |
| James Cook University | Up to one year advance standing | Bachelor of Nursing | |
| SIT50307 Diploma of Hospitality [CRICOS 065616G] | James Cook University | Up to one year advance standing | Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) |
| Assessed on an individual basis | Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Business (Tourism) |
TAFE and university pathways: Getting you the credit you deserve
TAFE Queensland is committed to pursuing its ongoing negotiations with Australian universities to continuously improve credit transfer arrangements on your behalf.
For full information about TAFE Queensland Diploma pathways into related degrees and specific credit arrangements (advanced standing) see TAFE and University pathways.
Pathways to university
Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE is committed to providing students with clear pathways to university.
Depending on the diploma program completed, you can receive either half a year or one year credit towards your university degree. New arrangements with various universities are being developed all the time. Contact the International Student Unit for information on pathways to University.
