Diploma of Animation: Your way to UTS

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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

053606J
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

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.

Subject

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

070300G

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

General

Important note on minimum age requirement

Articulation to a UTS degree

International students: based on no more than two subject failures.

Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.

Subject

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

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

Entry requirements

General

Important note on minimum age requirement

Articulation to a UTS degree

International students: based on no more than two subject failures.

Domestic students: based on the required Grade Point Average.

Subject

Trimester 1

Trimester 2

Trimester 3

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