Articulation Pathways
Below are the Southbank Institute of Technology courses that articulate seamlessly into higher education programs.
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| ACU - Australian Catholic University | GU - Griffith University | USC - University of Sunshine Coast |
| BOND - Bond University | SCU - Southern Cross University | USQ - University of Southern Queensland |
| CQUni - Central Queensland University | QUT - Queensland University of Technology | |
| CSU - Charles Sturt University | UQ - The University of Queensland |
| Southbank Institute of Technology | University Pathways* | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Accounting 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (QUT) 4 semesters1** Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Commerce (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Beauty Therapy 2 semesters |
Bachelor of General Studies (USQ) 6 semesters1 | 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Teaching 2 semesters |
Master of Training and Development (GU) 2 semesters8 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Certificate in Architectural Digital Illustration 1 semester |
Master of Digital Design (GU) 2 semesters9 | 3 semesters (1.5 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Arts - Acting 5 semesters |
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Theatre (GU) 3 semesters2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) (QUT) 4 semesters10 |
8 semesters (4 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) |
| Diploma of Building Design and Technology 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Design (QUT) 6 semesters2 | 10 semesters (5 years) |
| Diploma of Business 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Commerce (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters1** Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 | 5 semesters (2.5 years) |
| Diploma of Children’s Services (Early childhood education and care) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Child and Family Studies (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (QUT) 6 semesters2 Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (QUT) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Education (USQ) 6 semesters1 Bachelor of Human Services (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Associate Degree in Civil Engineering 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil-Structural) (CQUni) 3 semesters2 Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil-Transportation/Municipal) (CQUni) 3 semesters2 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (CQUni) 5 semesters2 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (QUT) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (USQ) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) (USQ) 2 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) 9 semesters (4.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Community Development (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Certificate IV in Community Development (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 5 semesters2 | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Diploma of Community Services Work 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Human Services (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Social Work (GU) 6 semesters2 Bachelor of Human Services (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Social Work (QUT) 6 semesters1 Bachelor of Human Services (UQ) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Social Work (UQ) 6 semesters2 Bachelor of Human Services (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Certificate IV in Community Services Work 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 5 semesters2 | 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Counselling (Part-time) 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Human Services (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Disability (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Human Services (USQ) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 3 semesters2 |
5 semesters (2.5 years) 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Certificate IV in Disability (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 5 semesters2 |
6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Events 3 semesters | Bachelor of Business (Event Management) (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Tourism Management (BOND) 4 trimesters + 1 subject2 Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Tourism Management - Event Management Major; Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management (BOND) 5 trimesters2 Bachelor of Business Systems - Managerial Stream (BOND) 5 trimesters + 1 subject2 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.3 years)*** 7 semesters (3.3 years)*** 8 semesters (3.8 years)*** |
| Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Human Services (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Fitness 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (USC) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Nutrition Sciences) (UQ) 6 semesters2 Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (UQ) 8 semesters2 Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (UQ) 8 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 12 semesters (6 years) 12 semesters (6 years) |
| Diploma of Government (recognition of prior learning) 1 semester |
Bachelor of Commerce (GU) 4.5 semesters2 | 5 semesters (2.5 years) |
| Diploma of Graphic Design 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Design (GU) 4 semesters5 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) (QUT)4 semesters1 |
6 semesters (3 years) 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Certificate IV in Home and Community Care (external) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 5 semesters2 | 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Diploma of Hospitality 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) (GU, Gold Coast and Nathan) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Business (Marketing and Hospitality) (USQ) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Tourism Management (BOND) 4 trimesters2 Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management; Bachelor of Commerce (BOND) 4 trimesters + 1 subject2 Bachelor of Business Systems - (BOND) 5 trimesters + 1 subject2 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years)*** 7 semesters (3.3 years)*** 8 semesters (3.8 years)*** |
| Diploma of Hospitality/ Advanced Diploma of Hospitality 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Tourism and Hospitality Management) (GU) 4 semesters1,3 |
6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Human Resources - Accelerated6 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Information Technology (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (QUT) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Information Technology (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Information Technology (UQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Information Technology (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development) 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Information Technology (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (QUT) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Information Technology (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Information Technology (UQ) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Information Technology (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Interactive Digital Media 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Multimedia (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Digital Media (GU Gold Coast) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Games Design (GU) 5 semesters2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) (QUT) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (QUT) 4 semesters1 (may take longer than 4 semesters dependant on subjects taken) Bachelor of Creative Arts (USQ) 4 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Interactive Digital Media Specialisation (Games) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive and Visual Design) (QUT) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (QUT) 4 semesters1 (may take longer than 4 semesters dependant on subjects taken) Bachelor of Creative Arts (USQ) 4 semesters2 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Interior Technology 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Design (Interior Design) (GU) 4 semesters5 Bachelor of Design (QUT) 6 semesters2 |
6 semesters (3 years) 10 semesters (5 years) |
| Diploma of Justice (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Justice (QUT) 4 semesters1 | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Justice Administration 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Justice (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations incorporating the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Multiple Specialisations) 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Science (Multiple Specialisations) (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Applied Science (Selected Specialisations) (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (USC) 3 semesters1 |
8 semesters (4 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations incorporating the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Environment and Sustainability) 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Environmental Science (USC) 4 semesters1 | 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Certificate in Leading Vocational Education 2 semesters |
Master of Training and Development (GU) 2 semesters12 Master of Education (QUT) 2 semesters13 |
4 semesters (2 years) 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Certificate IV in Leisure and Health (external) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Social Science (SCU) 5 semesters1 | 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Diploma of Library / Information Services 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Information Studies (CSU) 4 semesters4 Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (QUT) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Management 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 ** | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Management / Diploma of Project Management 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 ** | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Management 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Management) (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters1 ** Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Management - Accelerated6 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 ** | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Marketing 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Marketing) (GU) 5 semesters1 Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters1 ** Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Marketing - Accelerated6 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 ** | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Management/Diploma of Sport and Recreation 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) (GU) 3 semesters1 | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Music Business 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 5 semesters1 | 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Music 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Music (QUT) 6 semesters10 Bachelor of Music / Graduate Diploma in Education (Senior Years) (QUT) 8 semesters10 Bachelor of Creative Arts (USQ) 4 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled / Division 2 Nursing) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Nursing (ACU National) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Nursing (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Nursing (QUT) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Nursing (UQ) 5 semesters2 Bachelor of Nursing Science (USC) 4 semesters1, 7 Bachelor of Nursing (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Paramedical Science (Anaesthesia) 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Paramedical Science (USC) 3 semesters1 | 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Photo Imaging 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Photography (GU) 4 semesters5 | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Project Management 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (QUT) 4 semesters2 ** | 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Diploma of Project Management 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (USC) 4 semesters2 ** Bachelor of Business (USQ) 4 semesters2 ** Bachelor of Business Administration (USQ) 4 semesters2 ** |
6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 6 semesters (3 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Certificate in Project and Program Management 2 semesters |
Master of Project Management (USQ) 2 semesters14 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation) 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Animation (GU) 4 semesters5 Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production (GU) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) (QUT) 4 semesters2 |
6 semesters (3 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 8 semesters (4 years) |
| Diploma of Screen and Media (Film and Visual Effects) 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production (GU) 5 semesters2 Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (QUT) 4 semesters1 (may take longer than 4 semesters dependant on subjects taken) Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) (QUT) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Applied Media (USQ) 4 semesters1 |
8 semesters (4 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Sound Production 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Music Technology (GU) 5 semesters2 Bachelor of Applied Media (USQ) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Creative Arts (USQ) 5 semesters2 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 6 semesters (3 years) 7 semesters (3.5 years) |
| Diploma of Sport Development 2 semesters |
Bachelor of Education (Primary) (USQ) 6 semesters1 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood; Special Eduation; Secondary Education; Technical and Vocational Education (Primary) (USQ) 8 semesters1 |
8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL 2 semesters |
Master of Education TESOL (QUT) 2 semesters11 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and English Language Development (for international students) 2 semesters |
Master of Education TESOL (QUT) 2 semesters11 | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Diploma of Tourism 3 semesters |
Bachelor of Business (Hotel, Tourism, Event, Real Estate and Property, Sport) (GU) 4 semesters1 Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management (BOND) 4 trimesters + 1 subject2 Bachelor of Commerce (BOND) 4 trimesters2 Bachelor of Business Systems - (BOND) 5 trimesters + 1 subject2 Bachelor of Tourism Management - (BOND) 3 trimesters + 2 subjects2 |
7 semesters (3.5 years) 7 semesters (3.3 years)*** 7 semesters (3.3 years)*** 8 semesters (3.8 years)*** 6 semesters (3 years)*** |
| Diploma of Visual Arts 4 semesters |
Bachelor of Fine Arts (GU) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) (QUT) 4 semesters2 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Arts) (QUT) / Graduate Diploma in Education (Senior Years) 6 semesters10 Bachelor of Creative Arts (USQ) 4 semesters2 |
8 semesters (4 years) 8 semesters (4 years) 10 semesters (5 years) 8 semesters (4 years) |
1Dual or Triple Award- entry into university is guaranteed, based on the successful completion of all subjects specified in the credit arrangement between Southbank Institute of Technology and the respective universities.
2These courses require students to reapply through QTAC for University entry.
3In semester four of the course, students complete some subjects at Griffith University while studying at Southbank Institute of Technology.
4Graduates of this Diploma should apply directly to Charles Sturt University.
5Up to 5 students who meet certain requirements at the end of year 1 of the diploma or advanced diploma are eligible to commence concurrent study at Southbank Institute of Technology and Griffith University in year 2. Students will obtain the diploma at the end of year 2 and the degree at the end of year 3.
6It is recommended that participants have 5 years work experience as well as practical human resources, management, marketing or project management experience and an understanding of issues in large organisations.
7This pathway only applies to the July intake at SBIT.
8Application for admission into the MTD must be made directly to Griffith University; credit of 20 credit points will be granted for the Graduate Certificate in Training and Development (Adult Literacy and Numeracy specialisation) which is the first half of the Masters Program.
9Application for admission into the MDD must be made directly to Griffith University; credit of up to 25% of the course may be granted, subject to discussion with the MDD convenor.
10Entry into the university course is via QTAC application and a successful audition at QUT.
11Application for admission in the M Ed must be made directly to QUT. Upon entry, credit of 24 credit points (or two units) will be granted and the requirement of one year’s teaching experience waived.
12Application for admission into the MTD must be made directly to Griffith University. 10 credit points will be granted to the Graduate Certificate and a further 10 credit points will be granted on students’ progression into the MTD.
13Application for admission into the MEd must be made directly to QUT. Upon admission 10 credit points will be awarded towards the Masters.
14Application for admission into the MPRM must be made directly to USQ. Upon admission 10 credit points will be awarded towards the Masters.
* This is the amount of time remaining at university after credit for Southbank Institute studies has been deducted from the usual degree duration.
** QUT’s Bachelor of Business has the following specialisations: Accountancy, Advertising, Banking and Finance, Economics, Electronic Business,
Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Public Relations.
*** Bond’s trimester structure provides three start dates for students with semesters starting in January, May and September. By undertaking three semesters per year (so called trimester) graduates can finish up to 12 months earlier and receive the same level of qualifications.
Last updated 30 August, 2011