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.

Get MORE out of their first year

More support - to unlock their skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More support

to unlock their skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically

More credentials - your child will graduate at the same time as their friends with an extra qualification (diploma + degree)

More credentials

your child will graduate at the same time as their friends with an extra qualification (diploma + degree)

More options - complete a diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use their diploma to start building real work experience.

More options

complete a diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use their diploma to start building real work experience.

Why UTS College?

- No ATAR required for most diplomas

No ATAR required for most diplomas

- Complete their diploma and go straight to second year of UTS for many degrees

Complete their diploma and go straight to second year of UTS for many degrees

- Get a choice of tailored support to help your child reach their goals

Get a choice of tailored support to help your child reach their goals

- Earn two qualifications – diploma + degree

Earn two qualifications – diploma + degree

- Same duration – finish uni same time as their friends

Same duration – finish uni same time as their friends

- Study now, pay later. FEE-HELP available for eligible students

Study now, pay later. FEE-HELP available for eligible students

What's happening

Tue
2
Sep
Webinar

UTS College Information Session

Your next step to UTS starts here. Start with us in September – or plan ahead for next year. You could be in your dream UTS degree before you know it*! Join our webinar to find out how.

Register now

Tue
9
Sep
On campus

UTS College Campus Visit

The UTS campus is home to UTS College, in the heart of Sydney’s vibrant CBD. Book a UTS College campus visit and see why there’s no better place to start your UTS journey. 

Register now

Course areas

Animation Production
Animation Production
Business
Business
Communication
Communication
Design and Architecture
Design and Architecture
Engineering
Engineering
Information Technology
Information Technology
Law
Law
Science
Science

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

Our qualifications

Over 35 years - Experience in pathway education

Over 35 years

Experience in pathway education

Over 90% - Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 90%

Of our graduates successfully progress to UTS

Over 28,000 alumni - Have successfully transitioned to UTS in the last 15 years

Over 28,000 alumni

Have successfully transitioned to UTS in the last 15 years

1st - One of the first institutions in Australia to introduce pathways

1st

One of the first institutions in Australia to introduce pathways

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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Parent resources

FAQs
FAQs
Glossary guide
Glossary guide
Learn about FEE-HELP
Learn about FEE-HELP
How to apply
How to apply