Head into the HSC with more options Head into the HSC with more options

Head into the HSC with more options

Information for parents

There is another way into UTS.

Worried your child might not get the ATAR for their dream UTS degree? Take the stress out of their HSC preparations by exploring the options they have available now. Like UTS College. We’re another way into UTS and so much more. Your child can study first year UTS^ with us through a diploma and will have access to extra support to help them transition smoothly from high school to uni level.

Same but different – how we compare to first year

SameDifferent
  • Duration
  • Subjects as first year UTS students
  • Campus and facilities
  • Learning outcomes
  • Student clubs and societies
  • Degree qualification after completion
  • More tailored support
  • Smaller class sizes
  • No large lectures
  • No ATAR needed for entry
  • Extra qualification (diploma) after year 1

The essentials

 
 
 
 

Intakes:

February, June & September

 
 
 
 

Course length:

8 or 12 months

 
 
 
 

Pathway to:

Second year UTS for most diplomas^

 
 
 
 

Entry requirements:

  • Standard diploma: 67% HSC subject average
  • Accelerated diploma: 75% HSC subject average
 
 
 
 

Fees:

FEE-HELP available for eligible students

 
 
 
 

Applying to UTS College:

Won't lock your child in or impact their UAC preferences. It simply gives them more options

Meet other parents

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<strong>Stella</strong>, talks about her daughter Tahlia's experience at UTS College

I wish I had known about UTS College (sooner)...I could have used that information when I was speaking with Tahlia. It would've made it a lot easier to reassure her that, 'Hey, you've got these opportunities that you can look at.'

Stella, talks about her daughter Tahlia's experience at UTS College

<strong>Stefania</strong> and her mum Mrs Longo talk about the benefits of having a backup plan before going into the HSC.

Having UTS College as a backup is a really good way to ease the stress and anxiety when going into the HSC.

Stefania and her mum Mrs Longo talk about the benefits of having a backup plan before going into the HSC.

<strong>Souad</strong> and her mum Anna talk about following your dreams

I thought it would be more like university. But I got there and they were very understanding and gave me a lot of support. I didn't think it would be such a smooth transition to uni.

Souad and her mum Anna talk about following your dreams

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