Apply for a Design or Architecture course using a portfolio of your work
The portfolio scheme allows non-current school leavers to apply for undergraduate Design and Architecture courses using their portfolio rather than academic results.
If you’re worried your academic results may not get you a place in your course, consider applying through the scheme.
Key dates
- The Design and Architecture Portfolio Scheme is open from Friday 8 November to Friday 22 November 2024.
- You might want to start preparing your portfolio now so that you can submit your best work by the closing date.
- Make sure you check the portfolio requirements specific to the course you are applying for and submit your portfolio on time as late applications will not be accepted.
Am I eligible?
You’re eligible to apply if you:
- are a domestic applicant (an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a holder of an Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa)
- are not completing Year 12 in 2024
- meet UTS course requirements, and
- are preferencing a UTS Design or Architecture course.
How do I apply?
To apply for the scheme, you must:
- submit a UAC application (opens an external site)
- preference your chosen UTS Design or Architecture course
- prepare your portfolio in line with your course’s requirements. These requirements are listed below.
- once the scheme opens, submit your application before the closing date.
What are the portfolio requirements for each course?
The portfolio requirements differ between courses.
What are the portfolio requirements for each course?
How do I get an offer after submitting my portfolio?
The Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building will review all submitted portfolios.
If your portfolio is suitable and you meet the eligibility requirements, you’ll receive an offer via UAC.
If you’re unsuccessful, you’ll still be considered for offers in later rounds (provided there are vacancies) based on any eligible academic study you have completed.
I have a question about the portfolio scheme
Please get in touch with us at 1300 ASK UTS (1300 275 887) or submit an enquiry if you have any questions regarding the program.