1. What is a trimester?

A full academic year at MIT is divided into three terms. Each term is referred to as a trimester. However, only the March and July trimesters are compulsory, while the November trimester is optional (unless you commence your studies in the November trimester).

2. Can I study part-time? How does it work?

Only Domestic students can study on a part-time basis. You do not need to indicate this choice when you first apply at MIT. You are considered a part-time student based on the number of units you enrol in.

For a Bachelor degree course, the full-time load is four units, so if you enrol in 1, 2 or 3 units, you’re considered to be studying part-time. For a School of IT & Engineering (SITE) Master degree student, the full-time study load is three units. Hence, if you study 1 or 2 units, you’re considered to be studying part-time. For a School of Business (SoB) Master degree student, a full-time study load is four units per trimester. Part-time study is if you study 1 – 3 units.

You can also move from a part-time study load to a full-time study load and vice versa. It is best to do this between trimesters. If you decide to reduce your study load part of the way, you need to be mindful of doing so before the census date, so the academic and financial penalty does not apply to you.

3. How many times a week do I have classes?

This depends on the course you have chosen and other factors. On average, if students enrol according to the study plan, they can expect to have classes 2 to 3 times a week. If students have credit transfers or do not follow their study plan, they may encounter timetable clashes or have to attend classes four times a week.

4. Are the courses at MIT accredited?

Yes, all the courses are Government accredited by the governing body known as Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

5. Is MIT a TAFE or a university?

MIT is neither a TAFE nor a university. We are an independent higher education provider offering specialised Bachelor and Master degree courses at the same level as other Australian universities. Qualifications from MIT are recognised in Australia and overseas. Our degrees are also accredited by various industry bodies like the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Engineers Australia (EA), Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia, and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) – all a testament to the relevancy of our degree to industry.

6. Can MIT help me get work placement during or after my studies?

All MIT courses (except Certificate level courses) have Work-Integrated-Learning embedded in the course. Work Integrated Learning can be in the form of an Industry Based Project or an Internship.

The Engineering degrees have compulsory Internship placement that students are required to complete. The placement can be sourced by students themselves (MIT will coach them on how to look for internship placements), or students can choose to use a third party to source internships for them, which will incur a fee.

Business and IT degrees have Industry based projects that students are required to complete. Industry-based projects involve students working in teams to solve problems for a real business. For more information on the types of projects students have been involved in, visit the Work-Integrated-Learning page.

Industry-based projects can also be self-sourced by students, or a third party can be used to source the projects for a fee. MIT has links to third parties that source internships and projects.

7. Can I fast-track my degree and finish it earlier than the normal timeframe?

You can take advantage of our three terms and fast-track your studies if available. However, please note that as the November (Summer) trimester is an optional term, the availability of units will depend on the number of students enrolled in the November trimester.

8. Can I get RPL/credit transfer for overseas qualifications?

RPL/Credit transfer based on overseas qualification is only available for Bachelor degrees and not available for Master's degree courses. To apply for credit exemptions, you need to submit with your course application a completed MIT Credit Transfer Form, a certified copy of your official academic transcript and unit descriptions/syllabus for all the units you have completed in your previous institution.

9. How do I certify my documents?

Information about certifying your documents can be found here.

10. Can I get RPL/credit transfer for work experience?

Students can apply for credit exemptions based on work experience for some of our courses. To apply, students will need to complete the MIT Credit Transfer Form and also provide a portfolio showing:

• Details of the uncredentialed learning
• a case which links the stated learning experiences and the outcomes of the unit or course in which the student is seeking credit for
• a curriculum vitae
• a letter from an appropriate person/organisation verifying the extent and depth of the learning

Access the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.

11. What units will I study in my course?

The units you will study in each course are outlined on the MIT website's course pages. Look in the ‘Course Details’ section, which has several tabs to click on. The units can be found in the tab titled “Course Units”. Find a Course.

12. How do I apply for a FEE-HELP Loan?

You can only apply for FEE-HELP after you have received an offer from MIT and accepted the offer. You will receive an email with details on how to complete the electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF) to apply for FEE-HELP. Information about FEE-HELP, including eligibility and how the loan is paid back to the Government, can be found at https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help