English → Diploma → Bachelor
For school leavers not yet ready to enter a degree directly. English brings the language up; the diploma gives a qualification and credit toward first year.
- Whole route
- 3 years 6 mo.
- Tuition
- $48,000 – $72,000
- You end with
- Bachelor
Credit is not guaranteed
Some colleges have agreements with universities and some do not. This is checked separately for each specific pair.
How the route runs
- 1
English course
Length depends on your starting level: usually 10 to 40 weeks.
- This stage:
- 6 mo.
- Total by the end:
- 6 mo.
- 2
Diploma
A qualification in its own right — if plans change, the stage is not wasted.
- This stage:
- 1 year
- Total by the end:
- 1 year 6 mo.
Bachelor
With the diploma credited, two years usually remain instead of three.
- This stage:
- 2 years
- Total by the end:
- 3 years 6 mo.
Who it suits
You have a school certificate but not enough English for direct entry, and you want a qualification sooner than three years away.
What to watch for
Diplomas are not credited everywhere, or in full. Check how much credit you get before paying for the first stage, not after.
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