Leads to the following majors at UTS
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Product Design
- Fashion and Textiles
- Visual Communication
A July intake for diploma graduates is now available to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication.
The Diploma of Design and Architecture prepares you for a range of exciting degrees offered by the UTS Faculty of Design and Society. Our student community enjoy a connected and collaborative learning environment, with a strong emphasis on practical design skills, creative thinking and concept generation.
There are two distinct streams offered: Architecture and Design. You will have the chance to study a combination of visual and spatial design, while taking core subjects in line with those offered at the UTS School of Architecture and the UTS School of Design.
Our course is packed with opportunities to explore your design passions whether it’s architecture, interiors, graphics, products or fashion. The diploma culminates in a work-ready portfolio and collaborative final exhibition.
How do the diplomas compare?
Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course delivers the same content as Accelerated, just spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (12 months)
CRICOS Code
082796B
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16 or WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50 or WAUFP: CPS 51 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
NB: articulation to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture is only available in the Spring (July) intake for UTS College students.
Design Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Architecture Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS Code
082795C
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with C in English or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with Credit in English or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 55% in English or NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 75% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 15 or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or SIBT Foundation Studies: 75% or higher or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C- in English or UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 6.0 or UNSW Foundation Studies. GPA 6.0 with C in English or UOW Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or UTS Foundation Studies or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C in English or WAUFP: CPS 52 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
NB: articulation to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture is only available in the Spring (July) intake for UTS College students.
Design Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Architecture Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Do you like to learn at a steady pace? Our Standard course delivers the same content as Accelerated, just spread out over 12 months. You'll find this ideal if you want to focus on your studies while enjoying your new life in Australia.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (12 months)
CRICOS Code
082796B
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16 or WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50 or WAUFP: CPS 51 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
NB: articulation to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture is only available in the Spring (July) intake for UTS College students.
Design Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Architecture Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
Do you thrive under pressure? Our accelerated course is the fastest way to get into a UTS degree, but it's not for everyone. The workload is intense and you'll need to be dedicated to your studies to succeed.
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students)
FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
CRICOS Code
082795C
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Entry requirements
Academic
CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or CQU Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Curtin Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with a Credit in English or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or La Trobe Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with C in English or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Macquarie University Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or MIBT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with Credit in English or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or Monash Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 55% in English or NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 75% (Based on English PLUS 3 non VET subjects, all 4 subjects including English must be Category A subjects) or QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 15 or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or RMIT Foundation Studies: 60% or higher with 60% in English or SIBT Foundation Studies: 75% or higher or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 or University of Sydney Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C- in English or UNSW Foundation Studies GPA 6.0 or UNSW Foundation Studies. GPA 6.0 with C in English or UOW Foundation Studies: 60% or higher or UTS Foundation Studies or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 or UWS Foundation: GPA 6.0 with C in English or WAUFP: CPS 52 and ELACS 50
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
1050 with completion of year 12 (out of a maximum of 1600)
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International students: based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.
NB: articulation to the UTS Bachelor of Design in Architecture is only available in the Spring (July) intake for UTS College students.
Design Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Architecture Stream Subjects
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Course intake & start dates
Trimester 1 intake
Commences23 February 2026
Census date27 March 2026
Trimester 2 intake
Commences9 June 2026
Census date10 July 2026
Trimester 3 intake
Commences21 September 2026
Census date23 October 2026
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 23 February 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
| Trimester 2 | 9 June 2026 | 10 July 2026 |
| Trimester 3 | 21 September 2026 | 23 October 2026 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
Trimester 1 intake
Commences24 February 2025
Census date28 March 2025
Trimester 2 intake
Commences10 June 2025
Census date11 July 2025
Trimester 3 intake
Commences22 September 2025
Census date24 October 2025
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 24 - 28 February 2025
Trimester 2: 10 - 13 June 2025
Trimester 3: 22 - 26 September 2025
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 24 February 2025 | 28 March 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 10 June 2025 | 11 July 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 22 September 2025 | 24 October 2025 |
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 24 - 28 February 2025
Trimester 2: 10 - 13 June 2025
Trimester 3: 22 - 26 September 2025
Modes of study
This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods in the Diploma of Design and Architecture include quizzes (multiple-choice, calculations, open-ended questions); presentations (group and individual); weekly written reports; design and architecture projects requiring computer and hand drawings, models; critical reflective writing; and functional prototype creation.
Important dates
For full information regarding dates, including holidays, please refer to: