Diploma of Design and Architecture (Accelerated)

Academic entry alternatives for the Accelerated diploma (not cumulative): - China: Senior Middle 3 average 68.5%, OR Gaokao 55% of the examination maximum (equivalent to 412.5/750 when the maximum is 750). The school publishes 55%, not a separate 750-point cut-off. - IB Diploma: 21/45; forecast results of at least 23 are acceptable. - SAT: 1050/1600 AND completion of Year 12. - GCE A Levels: two passes (D and E), OR four AS passes (A-D), OR at least 8 points using UTS College's qualification scale. - Australian HSC: subject average 75% (NOT ATAR). From 2025, the best four board-developed subjects include English and must have an external examination. - India: Year 12 ISC/CBSE 60%; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and West Bengal State Boards 60%; other State Boards 65%, using the best four relevant academic subjects. - Hong Kong: HKDSE total 8 points in four Category A subjects. - Malaysia: STPM three C passes in one sitting (forecast accepted), with C in English; OR UEC maximum 12 points across three subjects excluding English, with B4 in English. - Indonesia: SMA 3 academic subjects 70%. Vietnam: completed Year 12 with average 6.7. - Global Assessment Certificate: GPA 2.60. NCUK IFY: aggregate 5 or 6 across the best three subjects. - Successfully completed Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation; other Certificate IV qualifications from an RTO on training.gov.au or a TEQSA-registered provider are assessed on application. Students normally start at 17 or older. A 16-year-old who meets academic and English requirements may be considered; students under 16 cannot receive an offer. Minimum requirements do not guarantee admission. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, writing 6.0; OR PTE Academic 54 overall and all four skills 54; OR TOEFL iBT 4 overall and writing 4 on the 1-6 scale; OR C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 169, writing 169; OR a pass in UTS College Academic English AE4. Alternative English qualifications and exemptions are assessed against the official English requirements. Full country/region table: https://utscollege.edu.au/programs/academic-program-entry-requirements English requirements: https://utscollege.edu.au/programs/english-language-requirements