Diploma to Degree (D2D)

Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) university pathway programs allow students to enter a bachelor degree program with guaranteed credit at leading universities in Sydney and NSW.

Students commence a diploma or advanced diploma with TAFE NSW and, on completion, transfer to university to complete the final year(s) of a degree program.

5 reasons to apply for this program

• D2D graduates receive a double qualification, a TAFE NSW diploma and a bachelor degree.
• You can save money on tuition fees because TAFE tuition fees per semester are generally lower than universities.
• With some articulations, you may complete your bachelor degree in the same time duration as though you would have applied directly
• You can graduate from university even if you did not at first meet the entry requirements for direct entry to university.
• Only one visa is required for your study in TAFE NSW and university, which you can apply from your home country.

Some of our most popular pathways are in accounting, business, community welfare, children services, hospitality, HR management, interpreting, information technology, marketing and tourism. You can decide on your university and degree while you are studying with us or apply before you come to Australia by packaging your course from TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute.

Sample D2D programs with the Australian Catholic University's (ACU) North
Sydney Campus.

Accounting
TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma of Accounting 1.5 year duration		ACU Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 1.5 year credit awarded (1.5 years to complete bachelor degree)

International Business
TAFE NSW Diploma of International Business 1 year duration		ACU Bachelor of Commerce 1 year credit awarded (2 years to complete bachelor degree)

Human Resources
TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma of Management (Human Resources) 1.5 year duration		ACU Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) 1.5 year credit awarded (1.5 years to complete bachelor degree)

Business
TAFE NSW Advanced Diploma of Business 1.5 year duration		ACU Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) 1.5 year credit awarded (1.5 years to complete bachelor degree)

UTS Foundation Program

TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute also offers a foundation program for direct entry to bachelor programs at the University of Technology (UTS), Sydney. This program is open to students who complete Year 11 and have an IELTS 5.5 level or equivalent.

UTS Foundation Program
TAFE NSW Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (Foundation) 1 year duration		ACU Bachelor degree programs Admissions based on Tertiary Entrance Score (TES)

You can find out more about the available D2D progams and foundation program by visiting the TAFE NSW International website.

How to apply

To apply for a Diploma to Degree (D2D) university pathway program and foundation program, you can apply online or using a paper-based application form.  For more information on how to apply for D2D and foundation courses visit the TAFE NSW international students website.