The ATAR isn’t your child’s only option. Information for parents | UTS College is their way to UTS

UTS College is their way to UTS.

Your child can study first year UTS with one of our diplomas and gain additional support to ensure they ace their first year. As most of our diplomas lead straight to second year of a UTS bachelor degree, they’ll also finish their studies in same amount of time and with two qualifications (a diploma AND degree)!

Plus, we don’t assess applications on ATAR scores, we use HSC subject averages.

So don’t let their ATAR hold them back.

 

*Depends on the course chosen and based on achieving the required GPA.

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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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Other important information

Entry requirements depends on the course stream you choose. These streams are:

  • Standard (3 semesters – 12 months)
  • ​Accelerated (2 semesters – 8 months)
 

Entry to a UTS College diploma is based on your HSC subject average of English plus your best 3 board developed courses:

  • 75% for Accelerated
  • 67% for Standard
 

Entry to UTS College - 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%)
 
Based on this ATARNotes calculator, Sam is predicted to receive an ATAR of 51.10.
 
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%.
 
While Sam's ATAR is 51.10, 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).
 

Information correct at time of publishing.

Event Date
Last date to submit applications Sunday 16 February 2025
Last date to accept offer Wednesday 19 February 2025
Welcome Week starts Monday 24 February 2025
Classes commence Monday 3 March 2025
Census Friday 28 March 2025

After you have applied via the student portal, your application will be assessed by our Admissions team. Please allow 5 working days for your application to be processed. You will then be advised if you have received an offer to your nominated UTS College program, along with instructions on how to accept your offer and apply for FEE-HELP if eligible.

* Based on successful completion of your diploma with the required GPA. The point where you enter your UTS degree depends on the course and major you choose.
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