Who is the Pre-Master's Program for?
A graduate certificate from UTS College is perfect if you:
- are an international student seeking a master’s degree at UTS
- are looking to commence your postgraduate study in Sydney
- would like a supported way to develop postgraduate level academic, communication and literacy skills
- have an AQF 6 qualification or higher, and wish to undertake postgraduate study in the areas of Accounting and Finance, or Data Science and Innovation, or
- are degree qualified in IT or Engineering and wish to undertake postgraduate study in either of these fields.
Why choose a UTS College Pre-Master's Program

Guaranteed entry to UTS*
+ 24 credit points towards your master’s degree
Comparable 1st semester subjects
taught by experts and designed with UTS
Graduate certificate (AQF 8) qualification
on your way to a UTS master's degree

24/7 academic and study support
to help you succeed in-class and online
UTS-aligned industry learning
to develop the skills you need to succeed
Verifiable digital badges
in key language and literacy skills
Pre-Master's Program snapshot
Duration
Accelerated/ 1 semester
No of subjects studied
3-4 subjects
Mode of learning
on campus
Qualification
graduate certificate
(AQF Level 8)
(AQF Level 8)
Leads to
UTS master's degree (24 credit points)

Suitable for
International students looking for postgraduate qualifications

Available trimesters
Trimester 1 and 3
*note program only available for Trimester 3 in 2026.
*note program only available for Trimester 3 in 2026.
Expected workload per subject per week
Academic: 2.5-4 hours of live classes, 8-10 hours independent study.


