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About UNSW Your route to UNSW

Kings has a formal progression agreement from the Advanced Level Foundation to Bath

UNSW College recognises and welcomes applications from students on Kings university degree preparation programmes.

Students are counselled and offers made based on the formal tariff agreement between Kings and the university.

On successful completion of their studies at Kings, students can progress to UNSW College to continue their degree studies.

About UNSW

UNSW Sydney, or the University of New South Wales, is a leading Australian institution renowned for academic excellence and research innovation.

Ranked 19th in the world, it stands among the top global universities and is known for its impactful research in areas such as public health, climate science, human rights, and entrepreneurship.

UNSW Sydney is a member of the Group of Eight, an alliance of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities.

Excellent rankings

  • Ranked 1st in Australia and 29th in the world for employment outcomes (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • Ranked 19th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2025)
  • Highest Graduate Salaries, Highest median graduate salaries of Go8 universities (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey (medium-term), 2022)
  • 6 of the world’s top 20 subjects: Mineral & Mining Engineering (3rd), Petroleum Engineering (9th), Law (12th), Civil & Structural Engineering (17th), Marketing (18th) and Accounting & Finance (20th) (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
  • 10 UNSW Subjects ranked at #1 in Australia (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
  • 19 Subjects in the top 50 in the world (QS Subject Rankings, 2024)
  • Ranked as 1st in Australia and 20th in the world for International Research Network

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About UNSW College

UNSW College, owned by UNSW Sydney, offers academic pathways for students aiming to enter undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at UNSW.

It was the first in Australia to offer a university preparatory program and established the country's first university language centre.

  • 1st in Australia to deliver pathway programs
  • 1st in Australia to establish a university language centre
  • 50 years of preparing students for university
  • Over 40,000 graduates in Foundation Studies and Diploma
  • Over 90% of graduates progress to their chosen degree at UNSW Sydney

The UNSW Diploma

Depending on the grades achieved on our Advanced Level Foundation, students can start a Diploma at UNSW College.

The 12-month programme across six streams can launch students directly into the second year of their chosen undergraduate degree:

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Media and Communications
  • Science

At UNSW College, students study content equivalent to the first year at UNSW, with all content recognised by UNSW Sydney. This keeps their university goals on track without adding extra time to their journey. Students also have access to world-class UNSW facilities, such as libraries, design studios, engineering and science labs, and clubs and societies from day one.

With the support of UNSW College, students benefit from smaller class sizes (around 20 students per class), 20% extra teaching time, and personalised consultations with their teachers. This makes it a great option for international students who need more support but don't want to add extra time to their degree.

www.unswcollege.edu.au

Location

Your route to UNSW College

Depending on the degree subject you want to pursue at UNSW, you will choose from:

Key facts

When

  • January 2025
  • September 2025

Where

  • Bournemouth
  • Brighton
  • London
  • Oxford

Duration

  • 1 academic year (3 terms)

Lessons

  • Average 21 hours per week plus homework and private study

Entry requirements

  • Academic: Good grades at high school or equivalent institution
  • Language: Minimum IELTS 5.5 (5.0 in Reading and Writing) or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 16.5

UNSW College entry requirements

Students from Kings are able to apply to UNSW College following completion of their Kings Degree Pathway.

For full entry requirements, see UNSW College website.

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