Technical requirements

Bring your own device (BYOD) technical requirements

To study in Bridging English, you will need a personal computer that meets our minimum specifications. This will allow you to fully participate in lessons, carry out self-study tasks and take BE online assessments.

Please refer to the information in our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for more information.

Note: The following devices cannot be used for taking BE assessments.

Smartphones: iPhones (Apple), Android phones (Samsung etc.), or any other mobile OS device
iPads
Android tablets
Chromebooks.

Minimum computer specifications

	Windows	Mac OS
Operating system	Windows 10 (Genuine Copy Only)	OSX 10.13 (Genuine Copy Only)
Processor	At least i5 2.2GHz /AMD A6 1.8Ghz	At least 1.2GHz dual-core m3
OS Language	English
RAM	8 GB
Hard drive	250 GB
Display	25cm screen or larger
Keyboard	Full-size physical keyboard (not on-screen)
Battery life (when not using mains power	8 hours under normal use
Internet Connection	You will need a strong, stable, and reliable internet connection. A wired Ethernet connection is preferred. For Wi-Fi use 802.11ac or better
VPN	Students studying remotely and located in China should install and use the UQ Global Protect VPN
Webcam	HD
Browser	Chrome – English version
Headphones	Wired headphones only (not Bluetooth/wireless headphones)