If you’re a Year 12 student in Queensland, now is the time to review and update your QTAC preferences ahead of the next offer round.
This guide explains exactly how to update your preferences for 2026 study, and what to consider before you lock them in.
STEP 1: Log in to QTAC
Go to qtac.edu.au and log in via the application portal.
STEP 2: Open Your Course Preference List
From your QTAC home screen, go to: My Applications > Course Preferences.
STEP 3: Add, Delete or Reorder Courses
Update your list based on what you genuinely want to study in 2026. Add new courses, remove old ones, or change the order. Always put your first choice at the top. QTAC always assesses you for the highest eligible course on your list.
STEP 4: Select Submit Changes
Make sure you save and confirm your changes. Your updates are not applied unless they are saved correctly.
QTAC Change of Preference Deadline
Change of Preference closes on:
Friday 19th December at 12pm
Make sure your preferences are final before the cut off time.
Why Choose JMC First
Before you finalise your preferences, it’s worth asking what kind of creative future you want in 2026.
At JMC, students are not reduced to a rank or a score. We look at the whole person. Your ideas, your interests, your potential, and the direction you want to grow.
What sets JMC apart
- Hands on learning from your first trimester
- Industry connected teachers who work in film, audio, music, games, design, animation, acting and entertainment business
- Over 40 years of creative graduates who now work across Australia and internationally
- Studios, labs and equipment that reflect real industry environments
- Courses shaped with ongoing industry input so your skills stay relevant
- Trimester based accelerated study so you can graduate sooner and start your career earlier
This is an environment designed to build creative momentum.
Why Study at JMC Brisbane
If you are considering Brisbane as your creative home for 2026, here is what you will find:
- Trains and Busses right at our door that take you directly to or from the city
- Neighbours like QPAC, Queensland Theatre, and Metro Arts right in the heart of Brisbane's cultural centre.
- Food and coffee everywhere, either on Grey Street or down the delicious Fish Lane
Inside the campus you will have access to:
- Film studios
- Editing suites
- Recording studios
- Motion capture labs
- Rehearsal rooms
- Digital design and animation labs
Most importantly, you will be surrounded by a community of creators who collaborate across disciplines. Filmmakers working with musicians. Actors working with animators. Designers working with game developers. Audio engineers supporting everyone.
This mirrors how the creative industries operate in the real world.
Your ATAR Does Not Define You
Your ATAR is one measure of academic performance. It does not measure creativity, originality or potential.
At JMC:
- You do not need an ATAR to apply for our creative degrees
- Applicants are assessed through interviews, auditions or portfolios
- Year 12 students receive personalised support throughout the application process
We look at you, not your number.
Explore Your Creative Study Options
JMC offers degrees in:
- Film and Television
- Audio Engineering and Sound Production
- Music Performance, Songwriting and Production
- Design (Visual Communication)
- Animation and Game Design
- Acting and Music Theatre
- Entertainment Business Management
All courses are practical, collaborative and industry connected.
What to Do Next
- Review and Update your QTAC preferences
Place your dream course first before 12pm on Friday 19th December. - Explore JMC Brisbane
Learn more about our studios, facilities and creative community. - Speak with an Admissions Advisor
Get help choosing a course or preparing for an audition or portfolio.
Change of Preference Event
If you want support while updating your preferences, JMC is hosting a QTAC Change of Preference session designed to help you understand your options, ask questions, and feel confident about your next steps. :
Thursday 18 December, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Your ATAR Will Come and Go. Your Creativity Stays.
Your ATAR will come and go. Your creativity stays.
When you’re ready to take the next step, JMC Academy Brisbane is ready to support your creative future in 2026.
