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Diploma Students University Entrance
Upon graduation, students are eligible for entrance to Newcastle University with credit.
Entrance to University upon graduation with Diploma from the National College of Dance
The Diploma received by the students of the National College of Dance is a recognised VETAB accreditation and will be accepted by the Universities of Australia for entrance into relevant courses as with all VETAB approved Diplomas. It is important however for the students to understant the process and options as most of our students will be expecting to defer University whilst they pursue a career in dance. It is perhaps easier to outline this through the following points:
The Diploma offered by the National College of Dance is considered a qualification for entry into the Bachelor of Arts Degree program at the University of Newcastle providing all other relevant criteria is satisfied.
Option 1 : Immediate entry to university the year after completing the Diploma
- Students in this situation should complete a university application during their final year of study at the National Callege of Dance, through UAC (Universitites Admission Centre)
- Students can then enrol and start their University studies in the year following their Diploma graduation
- Students accepted into University also have the option to defer for one year only which means a place will be held for them for the 12 month period in the relevant course
- If the students do not attend University that following year the deferral, their place will lapse as will the Univesity application and the student will have to apply for University entrance again
Option 2 : The student intends to dance professionally first and is wanting to attend Univeristy in years to come
- This student is best not to apply for University immediately but rather wait until the year before they actually wish to enrol and attend
- The National College of Dance Diploma has an estimated 'shelf life' of approximately 10 years and therefore students can apply for Univeristy entrance at any stage during that period
NOTE the university entrance via the Diploma is also dependant on the continuation of the courses relevant for entry