Whether you’re looking to upskill or seeking to further your education, a Diploma of Business from UC College can give you a fresh start in a broad range of business-related fields.

The Diploma of Business is an entry level qualification and will develop your knowledge and skills in a broad range of business-related tasks within a variety of organisational situations and environments. The Diploma offers a pathway to the second year of a variety of business degrees.

With the option of direct entry into the second year of your Business degree at University of Canberra, get ready to do great things!

Why choose UC College?

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FAST-TRACK YOUR STUDIES

UC College’s direct entry arrangement with the University of Canberra (UC) means you have the option to enter directly into either the first or second year of your corresponding bachelor’s degree after completing your course*, or jump straight into your new career.

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GRADUATE CAREER READY

Be qualified for a new role within 2 trimesters (8 months) with the practical and industry skills you’ve acquired.

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A UNIQUE WAY OF LEARNING

Our teaching model focuses on life-long learning skills and confidence. This means small classes, formative assessments, more face-to-face hours and an emphasis on collaboration with UC and utilising all their systems to ensure a smooth transition.

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VIRTUAL TEACHING SOLUTIONS

Virtual remote learning enables you to attend real time classes in a virtual remote classroom along with your fellow students and lecturers.

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PART OF UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA

Our programs are designed in collaboration with UC and our students have the same education outcomes as direct entry students of UC. Hence you access the same world-class university right from the beginning.

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A SIMPLER PATH TO UNIVERSITY

Many domestic students choose to start their studies with a pathway course as a gateway to their tertiary education because our courses are designed to help you achieve your goal with extra support.

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Join us as we cover all you need to know about how you can secure your education spot immediately.

Topics include:

Post covid-19 expectations
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Timelines and deadlines for acceptance
Scholarship application
Alternative English tests
Digital classrooms
  • Guaranteed on-campus accommodation
  • On-campus accommodation
    starting from $144 per week
  • 80 active academic and social clubs
  • Regular BBQs, concerts and activities
  • Walking distance
    to banks, gyms, shops, health clinic and more
  • Student Support
    UC Health Services and Support is ranked #11 In Australia for graduates in fulltime study
  • UC Careers

Why Choose UC ?

#170, Top 1% Universities in the World
THE World Ranking 2022
Australia’s Top 10 Universities
THE World Ranking 2022
16th in the World
THE Young Universities Ranking 2022

  • NUMBER #1

    IN THE WORLD FOR REDUCING INEQUALITIES
    IN 2021*
  • NUMBER #5

    FOR QUALITY EDUCATION*
  • NUMBER 20

    FOR GENDER EQUALITY*
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Top 1%

of universities worldwide

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Australia's Top 10

best universities

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Top 20

young universities worldwide

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#1 in the world

for reducing inequalities*

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#5 in the world

for quality education*

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The fastest ring

university in Australia

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#1 in Australia

for medium term overall employment rate (Postgraduate)

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#2 in Australia

for medium term overall employment rate (Undergraduate)

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Stay Longer

get 1 additional year of post-study work permit**

A smart investment in your future

Get a headstart on your education and career goals. At UC College, our Diplomas are equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Canberra, ranked in the top 10 universities in Australia and among the top 200 in the world (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2020). The University of Canberra is also ranked #1 in the ACT for full-time employment and starting salary for undergraduate and postgraduate students, 3 years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2021).

Complete your Diploma and earn a recognised qualification to get you into the workforce sooner. Or, fast-track your university education by continuing directly into the second year of your undergraduate degree at the University of Canberra – no time wasted.

Tailored support every step of the way

Big support. Small in size.

Enjoy a range of support services freely accessible to all UC College students, including our practical learning, innovative teaching, tailored support and full-time dedicated program coordinators.

With no more than 25 students in an academic class. This will ensure you will benefit from a personalised learning experience from day one.

It’s time to do great things!

Start your Diploma of Business studies with UC College and be ready to start a new chapter. Ask us how you can get started today!

*A student’s pathway depends on the overall results they achieve and course availability. Students must pass all course unit requirements within the program to be guaranteed entry into University of Canberra.

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