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Secure your place in UTS design with UTS College.

Study a  Diploma of Design and Architecture at UTS College and you can gain direct entry into your UTS design or architecture degree. Your diploma covers the same subjects and course outcomes as first-year UTS design or architecture, with 36 credit points towards your degree.

Plus, access your choice of tailored support to get you university-and career-ready. No ATAR needed for entry, and you’ll graduate with a diploma AND a degree.

Applications are open for our February 2025 intake.

UTS College – your way to UTS.

Why study a Diploma of Design & Architecture at UTS College?

- 36 credit points guaranteed*

36 credit points guaranteed*

- Guaranteed entry into first-year UTS with a reduced study load

Guaranteed entry into first-year UTS with a reduced study load

-  Studio-based learning

 

Studio-based learning

- Curate your own design exhibition

Curate your own design exhibition

- A choice of two streams — a Design stream or an Architecture stream

A choice of two streams — a Design stream or an Architecture stream

Where the Diploma of Design & Architecture will take you

The Diploma of Design & Architecture provides guaranteed entry* to your UTS degree:

  • Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Spring intake only)
  • Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles
  • Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture
  • Bachelor of Design in Product Design
  • Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication

Design or architecture career areas

  • Art Director
  • Architect
  • Drafter
  • Fashion Designer
  • Film & Video Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • Landscape Architect
  • Multimedia Artist
  • Photographer
  • Product Designer
  • Urban Planner
  • UX or UI Designer
  • Web designer

What subjects will I study?

  • Social Media Cultures
  • Researching Design Histories
  • Design Studio 1
  • Academic and Design Communication
  • Design Futuring
  • Design Studio 2
  • Thinking Through Design
  • Designing Communication
  • Object Ecologies
  • Academic English or Academic Communication

UTS College Open Evening

Explore your first-year uni diploma, preview your Semester 1 classes, discover clubs and activities, and chat with our students, teachers, and advisers. It’s all here at Open Evening!

Where: UTS College Building 5 Campus. Meet at the entrance to the Student Centre.

Time/Date: 4/02/2025 5:00:00 PM

Register today to save your place!

Diploma of Design & Architecture – FAQs

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Or contact us on 1800 896 994 (within Australia).

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*Based on successful completion of your diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA) for the program you choose at UTS. NB: articulation to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture is only available in the Spring (July) intake for UTS College Diploma of Design and Architecture (Architecture stream) students.
^^Conditions apply. Academic entry is based on your HSC subject average of English and your three best board-developed courses. HSC subject average eligibility:

  • 75% or higher: choose an 8-month Accelerated diploma or 12-month Standard diploma
  • 67% or higher: choose a 12-month Standard diploma