Diploma of Visual Arts Your Pathway to University Entry
A Diploma from Sydney Art School is a proven pathway to university admission. Here are some of the unique benefits you can gain:
- Meet University admission entry requirements
- Develop a portfolio of work and exhibition experience to make your application stand out from the crowd
- Save fees and complete your degree faster with "advanced standing" credits
- Learn skills across multiple artistic disciplines to set you up for success
- Learn in a supportive environment to ease your transition into higher education, while building practical skills that are relevant to future employers
Meet University Entry Requirements & Gain Credit Recognition for Diploma & Advanced Diploma Courses.
Qualifications Recognised for Entry to Undergraduate Programs
Most Australian Universities recognise completed Certificate IV, Diploma & Advanced Diploma qualifications that have been awarded under the Australia Qualifications Framework as meeting admission criteria into their undergraduate courses.
Sydney Art School has had many graduates succesfully gain admission into Bachelor level courses at Australian Universities and their portfolio of work developed at the School has also assisted them in a competitive entry process.
In addition, most Australian universities will also give course credits or "Advanced Standing" based on your qualification.
The admission rules vary for each University and the table below shows a sample of major Australian Universities and their published support for entry into undergraduate degrees.
Institution |
Certificate IV |
Diploma |
Advanced Diploma |
Rules Extract |
| University of Sydney | y | y |
"Applicants who have completed a Diploma in Australia with an average pass result (or overall result of Competent) can apply to courses with an ATAR up to 75. Applicants who have completed an Advanced Diploma in Australia with an average pass result (or overall result of competent) can apply to courses with an ATAR up to 76." Ref: https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/undergraduate/recognised-qualifications.html#vet |
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| University of NSW | y | y |
If you hold a completed AQF advanced diploma, diploma, associate diploma or in some cases Certificate IV, you can be considered for admission to UNSW Ref: https://www.uac.edu.au/institutions/unsw-sydney/admission-criteria-and-entry-schemes |
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| Macquarie University | y | y | y |
"Completed college and TAFE NSW qualifications are a valuable stepping-stone to a Macquarie University degree ... we recognise the full range of AQF Accredited Awards including Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Diploma and Associate Degree." Ref: https://www.mq.edu.au/study/non-school-applicants/getting-into-university/entry-pathways |
| University of Western Sydney | y | y | y |
"The university still considers VET and other higher education studies for admission, regardless of the area of study in relation to the degree being applied for." Ref: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/application-pathways/tertiary-education-pathways |
Course Credit Agreements - "Advanced Standing"
Course credit agreements need to be negotiated on an individual basis. If you are entering a course in the same or a related discipline, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recommends using the following as the basis of negotiations:
• 50% credit for an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree linked to a 3 year Bachelor Degree
• 37.5% credit for an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree linked to a 4 year Bachelor Degree
• 33% credit for a Diploma linked to a 3 year Bachelor Degree
• 25% credit for a Diploma linked to a 4 year Bachelor Degree.
You can read the detail in the AQF Qualifications Pathway Policy.
