FAQs

As the pathway to UTS, the Diploma of Information Technology is developed in collaboration with UTS Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, which has the same first-year outcomes as first-year UTS students.

The main difference though, is support. When you’re studying at UTS College, you get extra support to prepare you for university study and the transition to your UTS Information Technology degree.

When you complete your diploma, you will receive a Grade Point Average (GPA). Students who meet the minimum GPA for their desired course at UTS will receive a guaranteed place. GPA requirements for each UTS degree can be found here:

Articulation requirements can be found here.

Unlike first year uni, when you graduate from UTS College, you also receive a higher education diploma. That’s why when you successfully complete a UTS College diploma, you’ll receive guaranteed entry to your UTS Information Technology degree.

The Diploma of Information Technology is available to study across three programs:

Accelerated: 8 months.

Our Accelerated program is the fastest way to get into your UTS Information Technology degree, but it’s not for everyone. The workload is intense and you’ll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.

Standard: 12 months.

This is the course length most of our students select. Standard covers the same content as accelerated, but is spread out across 12 months and ideal for studying at a steady pace.

Extended: 16 months.

Do you want to build your English language skills while you study? Our Extended program offers the same subjects as the standard program, PLUS Academic English or Academic Communication and two enabling subjects.

If you are a Domestic student, you don't need an ATAR for entry to UTS College. Instead, entry is based on your HSC subject average of English and your top three board-developed subjects. You need a minimum HSC subject average of 63% for entry to UTS College.

Entry to UTS College - HSC subject average example:

Sam received the following marks for their HSC board-developed courses:
 
    English Standard (65%)
    Earth and Environmental Science (71%)
    Mathematics Standard 2 (73%)
    Music 1 (63%)
    Japanese Beginners (68%)
 
Sam's UTS College subject average is calculated as English Standard (65%), plus their best 3 board-developed courses of Earth and Environmental Science (71%), Mathematics Standard 2 (73%) and Japanese Beginners (68%). Average (65+71+73+68) / 4 = 69.25%.
 
Based on this ATARNotes calculator, Sam receives an ATAR of 51.10. However, their UTS College subject average is 69.25%. Sam wants to study a Diploma of Science and can study a Standard 12-month diploma (min. 67% average).

Below are the minimum HSC subject averages needed for entry to our diplomas:

• 75% for the Accelerated (eight month) diploma
• 67% for the Standard (12 month) diploma
• 63% for Extended (16 month) diploma

If you are a Domestic student, you won’t be assessed on your ATAR. Entry is based on your HSC subject average which must include English and your top three board-developed subjects. Below are the minimum HSC subject averages needed for entry to our diplomas:

• 75% for the Accelerated (eight month) diploma
• 67% for the Standard (12 month) diploma
• 63% for Extended (16 month) diploma

No. If you successfully complete an accelerated or standard Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College, you won’t need to start uni from the very beginning. You will receive 48 credit points towards your UTS Information Technology degree.

Firstly, a “credit point” (cp) is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects. A typical UTS Information Technology degree subject contains 6 credit points.

Studying a UTS College Diploma of Information Technology gives you 48 credit points towards your UTS Information Technology degree. Putting these credit points towards your UTS degree gives you the advantage of a reduced workload throughout your Information Technology degree.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY subject exemptions

By studying a Diploma of Information Technology, you will receive 48 credit points towards your UTS Information Technology degree*. Please refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning tool to find out which subjects you will be exempt from studying upon articulating to your UTS Information Technology degree.

^{*Subject to successful completion of a diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA) and depends on the course you choose.}

Generally, yes. The course content in the UTS Diploma of Information Technology covers the same course material in subjects studied in a UTS Information Technology degree. This is how you can put credit points towards your UTS degree.

Computer lab work is conducted on-campus. Other classes, resources and materials are Live Online. The UTS College campus is only a short walk from the UTS campus and UTS College students also have access to facilities like the UTS Library and ActivateUTS.

You’ll get the best of both worlds with a mix of on-campus and Live Online classes.

You’ll need the following minimum hardware to conduct your studies.

The Diploma of Information Technology provides guaranteed entry* to your UTS degree:

• Business, Science in Information Technology (combined degree)
• Science in Information Technology and Diploma in IT Professional Practice
• Science in Information Technology
• Games Development
• Computing Science (Honours)

No. There is no previous knowledge required for entry into the Diploma of Information Technology program.

UTS College’s Live Online is a leading learning management system where students can work in small online classes, get 1:1 support in-class or outside of hours, submit work for feedback and collaborate with fellow students or consult with teachers and advisors for support.

You can ask teachers questions via live video chat, messages, calls or email. Live Online means students are well-equipped for their studies, whether they’re on-campus or online.

Yes. Access to UTS Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) facilities are arranged by teachers as part of subject-specific activities. This includes our state-of-the-art Data Arena. Access to non-subject-specific study spaces in FEIT can be freely booked by students via the UTS Library website.

Articulation requirements can be found here.

Our teachers are often working in industry concurrent to their teaching, and all have had extensive involvement in design and architecture projects, collaborations, and research.

Completion of the Diploma of Information Technology will give you enough skills and knowledge to work in junior positions within IT and Fintech.

Entry requirements for domestic non-recent school leavers or mature students
 
Domestic non-recent school leavers or mature students are not assessed on ATAR.
 
You are eligible for entry to a UTS College diploma if you meet one of the following conditions:

1. Your HSC subject average of English plus your best three board-developed subjects is 67% or higher <click here for subject average criteria and example>, OR
2. You completed Year 11 or 12, along with additional study recognised by UTS College. Additional study may include, but is not limited to:
   • TAFE Certificate IV or higher
   • Other tertiary studies

Please provide all transcripts and completion certificates to be considered as part of your application assessment.
 
You may also include any work experience you consider to be relevant to your application.
 
Please call 1800 896 994 or email courses@utscollege.edu.au for more information.