Pathways to business

Begin your academic journey with UNSW College.

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If you have big goals to pursue a career in start-ups, financial planning, social media management, accounting and more, UNSW College has a pathway program to get you to a wide range of degrees at the renowned UNSW Business School.
 

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Your pathway to a degree at UNSW Sydney

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Employable Graduates

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Australian university for entrepreneurs

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What are my options?

Diploma of Business

Progress to second year at UNSW Sydney

This 12-month program is your first step to a career in business, where you’ll learn the same fundamental principles as students in the first-year degree program.

Once you’re finished, you’ll be ready for Second Year of the Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW Sydney. Choose from 12 majors including Accounting, Finance and Information Systems.
 

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Foundation Studies – Commerce or Actuarial Studies Stream

Prepare for university success

Over 9-15 months (depending on your program) you’ll learn academic English, computing, accounting, business law and management fundamentals, plus maths with either a commerce or science focus. The Commerce Stream is for students intending to study Business, Accounting, Economics and Arts. The Actuarial Studies Stream is for students with higher maths ability, who are intending to study Actuarial Studies.

Once you’re finished, you’ll be ready for First Year of an undergraduate degree at the UNSW Business School.
 

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Transition Program – Commerce or Actuarial Studies

Join campus life and be university ready in just four months

This four-month pre-university preparation program is a faster way to get to a degree at UNSW Sydney. Study degree-specific university approved content on campus, supported by experienced teachers. Start your journey here and join a vibrant student community right in the heart of Sydney.

Once you’re finished, you’ll be ready for First Year of an undergraduate degree in the UNSW Business School.
 

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UNSW Sydney has a variety of student accommodation options to suit your needs. Walk to your classes, make new friends and enjoy the amazing Sydney lifestyle.

Pathway Finder

Choose from multiple pathway options that will help you get into your university degree of choice at UNSW Sydney.

Student Services

We are here to support you while you study with us. Learn more about the many different ways we look after you from your first day to graduation.

Under 18 Care

Many of our students at UNSW College are under 18. If you do not have a parent or guardian to stay with while you are in Sydney, we can help.

Student & Alumni Stories

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Scholarships

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