With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands in Greater Western Sydney and beyond.
The College puts university within reach
Get started on your path to a career at The College.
As the official pathways provider to Western Sydney University, The College offers pathway programs to help you on your way to achieving your tertiary education and career dreams.
With our wide range of pathway programs on offer, The College prepares you for success with smaller class sizes and a supportive learning environment.
Apply for one of our many programs and you could be on your way to completing a university degree in no time!
How to Find Your Program and Apply
1. Choose Your Program
2. Get Connected
3. Apply to Western
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Domestic Programs
Entry: To be admitted to our Diploma courses delivered through The College, you don’t need an ATAR. These programs are open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.
Delivery: On successful completion of our 12 month Diploma courses, you will transition into the second year of a corresponding Bachelor degree at Western Sydney University.
Affordable study options: With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for eligible domestic students, the Australian Government covers part of your course fees. Check the Fees and Scholarships section on your chosen course page to see if a CSP is available.
Use the 'Explore Our Programs' search bar below, for more details on your program of interest.
This program is designed to introduce you to the knowledge and skills needed for the first year of your Bachelor degree in Nursing or Health Science at Western Sydney University.
The program provides pathways into a College Diploma program, or if you obtain satisfactory results and meet the relevant English language proficiency requirements, entry into the first year of the corresponding degree at Western Sydney University.
Diploma Pathway to Work or Bachelor Degree
Explore Our Programs
We’ve re-imagined the way our courses are delivered, using research on the best ways for students to learn. Find out more about our courses below.
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Building Design and Construction Management
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Social Sciences
- Diploma in Creative Industries and Communication
- Diploma in Education Studies
- Diploma in Engineering Studies
- Diploma in Health Science
- Diploma in Information and Communications Technology
- Diploma in Science
- Undergraduate Preparation Program – Nursing/Health Science