This is not just A levels. It’s A levels AND university This is not just A levels. It’s A levels AND university

This is not just A levels. It’s A levels AND university

How it works

Course snapshot

Next intake: January 2027 Duration: 2 years Weekly class time: Approx. 30 hours
Delivery: On campus Fees: $78,000 for the two-year program Progression: Bachelor’s degree at UTS with subject credit OR apply to another university  
Study areas: Commerce, IT or Engineering streams Entry requirements:
See the second tab in the table below
Scholarships:
50-100% scholarships available to apply
Name UTS College Cambridge International AS and A Levels
CRICOS* 112659C
Duration 2 years
Levels AS Level (1 year) and A Level (1 year)
Class hours Approx 30 hours of face-to-face lessons from Monday to Friday plus Saturday morning activities for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. See sample weekly timetable.
What is included
  • Cambridge International AS and A Levels
  • Four first-year university (diploma) subjects
  • UTS College Academic English AE4 and AE5 levels
  • Cambridge International examination costs
  • ActivateUTS membership (UTS clubs and sports association) and scheduled excursions
  • Duke of Edinburgh‘s International Award registration
Age requirements 16 years old at time of commencement
Academic requirements
  • Completed Year 10 or equivalent
  • Demonstrate good passing grades in main academic subjects and English
  • Certified copies of three most recent school reports (in English).​
English requirements A minimum of ONE of the below requirements:
  • AEAS strong upper intermediate range - AEAS score of 57 or above OR
  • Evidence of studying for a minimum of two years at a school where all subjects, except languages, were taught in English OR
  • IELTS 5.5 overall with min of 5.0 in all skills OR
  • TOEFL - iBT58 with 16 in writing OR
  • UTS College English AE3 with pass grade OR
  • Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic) Overall 46, minimum 38 for all skills OR
  • C1 Advanced Overall 162 NO skill less than 154 OR
  • C2 Proficiency Overall 162 NO skill less than 154.

The 2027 fee is $78,000 for the full two-year program. We are currently offering 50-100% merit-based scholarships for the first year of studies.

Option 1: Move into your UTS degree with credit Option 2: Apply to study anywhere

Once you successfully complete your two-year program, you can transition directly to a UTS undergraduate degree. Students who complete and pass the four university (diploma) subjects will automatically receive 24 credit points (1 semester) applied to their degree.

Use your new qualification to apply to any university.

What subjects will students study?

Cambridge subjects Diploma (UTS first year) subjects

Depending on the stream chosen, students will study the following three AS Level Cambridge International subjects:

AS Level

  • Commerce stream: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics
  • IT stream: Mathematics, Computer Science and select one other subject: Accounting OR Physics
  • Engineering stream: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics.

Depending on the stream chosen, students can choose to study the following UTS first year (diploma) subjects:

AS Level

  • Commerce stream: Business Statistics; Accounting and Accountability
  • IT stream: Intro to Information Systems; Web Systems
  • Engineering stream: Foundation Maths; Physical Modelling

Depending on the stream chosen, students will study the following three A Level Cambridge International subjects:

A Level

  • Commerce stream: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics
  • IT stream: Mathematics, Computer Science and select one other subject: Accounting or Physics
  • Engineering stream: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics.

A Level

  • Commerce stream: Economics for Business; Accounting, Business and Society
  • IT stream: Networking Fundamentals; Programming 1
  • Engineering stream: Mathematics 1; Programming 1
 

What is the study plan?

AS Level

Summer
(4 weeks)
Semester 1
(12 weeks)
Semester 2
(12 weeks)
Semester 3
(12 weeks)
AS subjects AS subjects AS subjects AS public exams (no AS subjects teaching and learning)
  AE4.1 AE4.2 Diploma subjects x 2
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
 

A Level

Summer
(4 weeks)
Semester 1
(12 weeks)
Semester 2
(12 weeks)
Semester 3
(12 weeks)
AL subjects AL subjects AL subjects AL public exams (no AL subjects teaching and learning)
  AE5.1 AE5.2 Diploma subjects x 2
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
 

Modes of study

This program is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes. View the example weekly timetables for each stream and find out more about our Cambridge academic staff.

The program is taught with the Cambridge International curriculum and the UTS College Learning.Connected learning model.

Assessment methods

Assessment methods include well-designed assessment activities to prepare for the Cambridge public exams.

Academic English assessments support the development of four key English language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Diploma assessments are designed to align with UTS first year subject assessments. Students are assessed on group work and projects, preparing students for university assessment.

Graduate attributes Program learning outcomes

Confident
Confident in working with information and ideas – your own and those of others.

Students are confident, secure in their knowledge, unwilling to take things for granted and ready to take intellectual risks. They are keen to explore and evaluate ideas and arguments in a structured, critical and analytical way. They can communicate and defend views and opinions as well as respect those of others.

Responsible
Responsible for yourself, responsive
to and respectful of others.

Students take ownership of their learning, set targets and insist on intellectual integrity. They are collaborative and supportive. They understand that their actions have impacts on others and on the environment. They appreciate the importance of culture, context and community.

Reflective
Reflective as learners, developing your ability to learn.

 

Students understand themselves as learners. They are concerned with the processes and products of their learning and develop the awareness and strategies to be lifelong learners.

Innovative
Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges.

Students welcome new challenges and meet them resourcefully, creatively and imaginatively. They can apply their knowledge and understanding to solve new and unfamiliar problems. They can adapt flexibly to new situations requiring new ways of thinking.

Engaged
Engaged intellectually and socially, ready to make a difference.

Students are alive with curiosity, embody a spirit of enquiry and want to dig more deeply. They are keen to learn new skills and are receptive to new ideas. They work well independently but also with others. They are equipped to participate constructively in society and the economy – locally, nationally and globally.

Rankings source: QS World University Rankings 2026. *Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024 ^QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. ^QS Star Ratings 2021-2024.

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*Registered name is UTS College Cambridge International AS and A Levels program (CRICOS:112659C).

^Subject to successful completion of your two-year program. Students must receive an A Levels between 7 to 13 points for UTS degrees.