Can I apply to study at UTS courses in the City and in the Kuring-gai campus?
UTS is a multi-campus university. Students may be offered places at either the City or Kuring-gai campuses depending on places available. Students are encouraged to apply to both campuses for CSP.
Can I transfer into a fast-track program once I commence at UTS:INSEARCH?
Students who do not have the entry mark required for admission to the Diploma of Business and Commerce (3 semester program) can be offered a place in the Diploma of Business Studies (4 semester program) and may apply to transfer to the Diploma of Business and Commerce (3 semesters) if they complete their first semester and achieve a WAM of 80 or higher. These students will then proceed directly into the second semester of the Diploma of Business and Commerce and may complete their program in three semesters (12 months).
How do I apply to INSEARCH?
Applications for INSEARCH can only be considered when submitted in full, and with certified copies of your final high school results and your IELTS or TOEFL results (if required). For more information, see the How to Apply section of this website or the International Student Application Form.
Your completed application can be sent via an authorised education representative in your own country or can be sent directly to the INSEARCH Registrar (PO Box K1085 Haymarket NSW 1240).
How long will it take before I find out if my application is successful?
The INSEARCH registrar’s office will usually process completed student applications within 48 hours. During peak times, applications may take 4-5 business days to process. Incomplete application forms, missing or uncertified documents will delay processing of your application.
If I study an INSEARCH diploma am I guaranteed a place in a UTS degree?
International students that successfully complete an INSEARCH diploma with the required WAM (weighted average mark) are guaranteed a place at UTS.
Is an INSEARCH diploma recognised by other universities?
In the past, INSEARCH students that have not achieved the WAM for UTS entry have applied to, and been accepted at, other universities. The amount of advanced standing allowed is at the discretion of each university, and students will need to apply for this recognition of prior learning (RPL) of their INSEARCH subjects
Is there an application fee?
No, INSEARCH does not charge an application fee, however a $250 international student processing fee is charged once only.
Is there an enrolment fee?
No, INSEARCH does not charge an enrolment fee.
What happens if I apply to INSEARCH and then receive a university offer?
Students may apply to INSEARCH and receive an offer letter for a place.
However, it is important to note that if you have also applied to other institutions, and are undecided, you should not accept your place at INSEARCH until you have made up your mind. INSEARCH places are secured by the payment of fees. This is important to ensure that another student does not miss out on a place at INSEARCH.
What happens if I do not achieve the required WAM for UTS entry?
In the past, INSEARCH students that have not achieved the WAM for UTS entry have applied to, and been accepted at, other universities. The amount of advanced standing allowed is at the discretion of each university, and students will need to apply for this recognition of prior learning (RPL) of their INSEARCH subjects.
Some students directly enter the workforce as the INSEARCH diploma is a recognised higher education qualification accredited through the:
• Federal Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• NSW Department of Education and Training (DET)
• Higher Education Support Act (HESA)
What is the difference between the INSEARCH Diploma of Business and Commerce and the Diploma of Business Studies?
Both of these programs are designed to match the first year of studies at UTS. The Diploma of Business and Commerce, however, is delivered at a faster pace with less academic literacy and foundation subject support. The Diploma of Business Studies contains the same content but is delivered at a slower pace with more support.
When is the deadline to apply to INSEARCH?
Students may apply to INSEARCH as long as there are still places available. All students are expected to attend Orientation Week sessions and places in some courses are limited so early application and acceptance of places on courses is advisable
Why is an INSEARCH course more expensive compared with some other providers?
INSEARCH courses are designed to closely match the content delivered in first year studies at UTS. The full cost of a first year university degree is, on average, $18,000-$20,000.
In fact, an INSEARCH diploma represents good value. In some instances the cost is actually lower than first year studies (ie $15,000 to complete the two semester Diploma of Business and Commerce) and finishing in just eight months offers many students the opportunity to earn money in the break.
The additional support and face-to-face classroom teaching time adds to the quality of the program but not to the cost. Whilst a standard business subject at UTS is usually delivered over three hours per week, students at Insearch will study the same content over four hours (a 33% increase in teaching).
The fast-track study options, the extra support provided and the annual cost comparison to first year university study proves that INSEARCH is a good choice for students and represents excellent value.
Will an INSEARCH diploma be recognised by employers and industry?
Yes. INSEARCH is higher education accredited and is a recognised pathway provider to the second year of university study. Your qualification, after completing a diploma, is equivalent to the first year of university study at UTS. Students choosing to exit the program at this point will have a qualification that can open doors for them to additional tertiary study, or which may stand on its own.
Will INSEARCH accept mature age students?
Yes. INSEARCH will accept applications from mature age students, who should submit details of prior studies and/or work experience.