February 5 is the closing date for people wishing to enrol in first semester subjects through the University of Queensland's Single Subject Study program.
The program allows people to purchase individual subjects which are offered externally as part of fully accredited diploma and bachelor of applied science courses and the bachelor of business (property studies) course, without enrolling in the full program.
Director of Studies in the University's Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science Dr Len Bahnisch said the program gave students the chance to explore areas of interest or try their skills at tertiary external study.
People undertaking Single Subject Study courses do not have to meet any minimum entry requirements, but are encouraged to gain maximum benefit by participating fully in subjects. This includes completing assignments, sitting exams and attending residential schools if required.
Dr Bahnisch said if students satisfactorily completed subjects, they received a "statement of attainment" at the end of semester. They could also use these studies to strengthen their case for formal admission to tertiary courses within the Faculty and then gain credit if later admitted into diploma or degree programs.
The closing date for enrolment in semester two subjects is the last week in June.
The External Studies Unit at the University's Gatton College campus also co-ordinates full diploma, bachelor and postgraduate courses in external study mode. These courses are popular with mature age students seeking opportunities for career development.
Offers of places in the quota for each course are made on the basis of academic merit, and assessment of applicants' abilities to successfully undertake the program. While a small number of places may be available in the mid-year intake for studies commencing in July, the next major opportunity to apply for entry will be late this year, with QTAC applications closing on September 30.
External study courses available through the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science include eight diploma of applied science courses - in agronomy, animal production, equine studies, forestry, horticulture, marine resources, nature conservation, and wilderness reserves and wildlife.
The Faculty also offers the bachelor of applied science degree externally in five specialisations - animal studies, crops and rangelands, environmental and production horticulture, environmental tourism and protected area management.
Students can undertake the bachelor of business (property studies) and the postgraduate diploma in business (property studies) externally through the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
Subject matter in complete study packages is mailed to students. Packages can include a variety of media - print, audio, video and CD-Rom.
Further information is available from the External Studies Unit at the University's Gatton College, Q4345, telephone 0754 601 220 or from the Faculty administrative officer Dianne Peters, telephone 0754 601 299.
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