Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of three higher education courses of study in teach-out offered by Melbourne Polytechnic (formerly Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)

On 1 September 2025, a delegate of TEQSA renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses in teach-out offered by Melbourne Polytechnic, until 23 December 2027:

• Bachelor of Music
• Associate Degree of Music
• Undergraduate Certificate in Music

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the courses submitted by Melbourne Polytechnic for renewal of accreditation in teach-out continue to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 2 September 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Bachelor of Musical Theatre offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 1 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on registration of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 3 September 2025 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the registration of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd (refer public report of 25 October 2023).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the condition was no longer necessary.

Renewal of ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Wollongong

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Wollongong (UOW) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UOW complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Renewal of ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Canberra

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Canberra (UC) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UC complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act, National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code), ELICOS Standards 2018, and the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 17 September 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd (Collarts) to self-accredit its courses of study for AQF levels 5-7, in the following fields of education:

• Broad Field of Education '10 Creative Arts'
• Narrow Field of Education '0803 Business and Management'
• Narrow Field of Education '0805 Sales and Marketing'
• Narrow Field of Education '0899 Other Management and Commerce'
• Detailed Field of Education '040107 Interior and Environmental Design'

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Diploma of 2D Animation
2. Diploma of Advertising
3. Diploma of Animation and VFX
4. Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
5. Diploma of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
6. Diploma of Arts (Interior Design)
7. Diploma of Audio Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Audio Production))
8. Diploma of Creative Writing
9. Diploma of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
10. Diploma of Digital and Social Media (formerly Diploma of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
11. Diploma of Entertainment Journalism
12. Diploma of Esports Management
13. Diploma of Event Management
14. Diploma of Fashion Marketing
15. Diploma of Game Design
16. Diploma of Graphic and Digital Design
17. Diploma of Journalism and New Media
18. Diploma of Marketing
19. Diploma of Music Performance (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music))
20. Diploma of Music Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music Production))
21. Diploma of Performing Arts
22. Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
23. Diploma of Photography
24. Diploma of Public Relations
25. Diploma of Screen and Media
26. Associate Degree of Circus Arts
27. Bachelor of 2D Animation
28. Bachelor of Advertising
29. Bachelor of Animation and VFX
30. Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
31. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
32. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) and Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
33. Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)
34. Bachelor of Audio Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production))
35. Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
36. Bachelor of Circus Arts
37. Bachelor of Creative Writing
38. Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
39. Bachelor of Digital and Social Media (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
40. Bachelor of Esports Management
41. Bachelor of Event Management
42. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Branding and Communication)
43. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Buying and Retail Management)
44. Bachelor of Game Design
45. Bachelor of Graphic and Digital Design
46. Bachelor of Journalism and New Media
47. Bachelor of Marketing
48. Bachelor of Music Performance (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music))
49. Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
50. Bachelor of Music Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music Production))
51. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
52. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
53. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management)
54. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing and Directing)
55. Bachelor of Photography
56. Bachelor of Public Relations
57. Bachelor of Screen and Media

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the Australian College of the Arts continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 17 September 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd (Collarts) to self-accredit its courses of study for AQF levels 5-7, in the following fields of education:

• Broad Field of Education '10 Creative Arts'
• Narrow Field of Education '0803 Business and Management'
• Narrow Field of Education '0805 Sales and Marketing'
• Narrow Field of Education '0899 Other Management and Commerce'
• Detailed Field of Education '040107 Interior and Environmental Design'

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Diploma of 2D Animation
2. Diploma of Advertising
3. Diploma of Animation and VFX
4. Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
5. Diploma of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
6. Diploma of Arts (Interior Design)
7. Diploma of Audio Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Audio Production))
8. Diploma of Creative Writing
9. Diploma of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
10. Diploma of Digital and Social Media (formerly Diploma of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
11. Diploma of Entertainment Journalism
12. Diploma of Esports Management
13. Diploma of Event Management
14. Diploma of Fashion Marketing
15. Diploma of Game Design
16. Diploma of Graphic and Digital Design
17. Diploma of Journalism and New Media
18. Diploma of Marketing
19. Diploma of Music Performance (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music))
20. Diploma of Music Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music Production))
21. Diploma of Performing Arts
22. Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
23. Diploma of Photography
24. Diploma of Public Relations
25. Diploma of Screen and Media
26. Associate Degree of Circus Arts
27. Bachelor of 2D Animation
28. Bachelor of Advertising
29. Bachelor of Animation and VFX
30. Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
31. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
32. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) and Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
33. Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)
34. Bachelor of Audio Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production))
35. Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
36. Bachelor of Circus Arts
37. Bachelor of Creative Writing
38. Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
39. Bachelor of Digital and Social Media (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
40. Bachelor of Esports Management
41. Bachelor of Event Management
42. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Branding and Communication)
43. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Buying and Retail Management)
44. Bachelor of Game Design
45. Bachelor of Graphic and Digital Design
46. Bachelor of Journalism and New Media
47. Bachelor of Marketing
48. Bachelor of Music Performance (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music))
49. Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
50. Bachelor of Music Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music Production))
51. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
52. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
53. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management)
54. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing and Directing)
55. Bachelor of Photography
56. Bachelor of Public Relations
57. Bachelor of Screen and Media

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the Australian College of the Arts continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 17 September 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd (Collarts) to self-accredit its courses of study for AQF levels 5-7, in the following fields of education:

• Broad Field of Education '10 Creative Arts'
• Narrow Field of Education '0803 Business and Management'
• Narrow Field of Education '0805 Sales and Marketing'
• Narrow Field of Education '0899 Other Management and Commerce'
• Detailed Field of Education '040107 Interior and Environmental Design'

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Diploma of 2D Animation
2. Diploma of Advertising
3. Diploma of Animation and VFX
4. Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
5. Diploma of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
6. Diploma of Arts (Interior Design)
7. Diploma of Audio Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Audio Production))
8. Diploma of Creative Writing
9. Diploma of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
10. Diploma of Digital and Social Media (formerly Diploma of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
11. Diploma of Entertainment Journalism
12. Diploma of Esports Management
13. Diploma of Event Management
14. Diploma of Fashion Marketing
15. Diploma of Game Design
16. Diploma of Graphic and Digital Design
17. Diploma of Journalism and New Media
18. Diploma of Marketing
19. Diploma of Music Performance (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music))
20. Diploma of Music Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music Production))
21. Diploma of Performing Arts
22. Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
23. Diploma of Photography
24. Diploma of Public Relations
25. Diploma of Screen and Media
26. Associate Degree of Circus Arts
27. Bachelor of 2D Animation
28. Bachelor of Advertising
29. Bachelor of Animation and VFX
30. Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
31. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
32. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) and Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
33. Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)
34. Bachelor of Audio Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production))
35. Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
36. Bachelor of Circus Arts
37. Bachelor of Creative Writing
38. Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
39. Bachelor of Digital and Social Media (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
40. Bachelor of Esports Management
41. Bachelor of Event Management
42. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Branding and Communication)
43. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Buying and Retail Management)
44. Bachelor of Game Design
45. Bachelor of Graphic and Digital Design
46. Bachelor of Journalism and New Media
47. Bachelor of Marketing
48. Bachelor of Music Performance (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music))
49. Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
50. Bachelor of Music Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music Production))
51. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
52. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
53. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management)
54. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing and Directing)
55. Bachelor of Photography
56. Bachelor of Public Relations
57. Bachelor of Screen and Media

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the Australian College of the Arts continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority to self-accredit nominated courses of study of Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd

On 17 September 2025, TEQSA authorised, under section 41 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Australian College of the Arts Pty Ltd (Collarts) to self-accredit its courses of study for AQF levels 5-7, in the following fields of education:

• Broad Field of Education '10 Creative Arts'
• Narrow Field of Education '0803 Business and Management'
• Narrow Field of Education '0805 Sales and Marketing'
• Narrow Field of Education '0899 Other Management and Commerce'
• Detailed Field of Education '040107 Interior and Environmental Design'

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

1. Diploma of 2D Animation
2. Diploma of Advertising
3. Diploma of Animation and VFX
4. Diploma of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
5. Diploma of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
6. Diploma of Arts (Interior Design)
7. Diploma of Audio Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Audio Production))
8. Diploma of Creative Writing
9. Diploma of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
10. Diploma of Digital and Social Media (formerly Diploma of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
11. Diploma of Entertainment Journalism
12. Diploma of Esports Management
13. Diploma of Event Management
14. Diploma of Fashion Marketing
15. Diploma of Game Design
16. Diploma of Graphic and Digital Design
17. Diploma of Journalism and New Media
18. Diploma of Marketing
19. Diploma of Music Performance (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music))
20. Diploma of Music Production (formerly Diploma of Arts (Music Production))
21. Diploma of Performing Arts
22. Diploma of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Diploma of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
23. Diploma of Photography
24. Diploma of Public Relations
25. Diploma of Screen and Media
26. Associate Degree of Circus Arts
27. Bachelor of 2D Animation
28. Bachelor of Advertising
29. Bachelor of Animation and VFX
30. Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
31. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing)
32. Bachelor of Applied Business (Fashion Marketing) and Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
33. Bachelor of Arts (Interior Design)
34. Bachelor of Audio Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Audio Production))
35. Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
36. Bachelor of Circus Arts
37. Bachelor of Creative Writing
38. Bachelor of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
39. Bachelor of Digital and Social Media (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media))
40. Bachelor of Esports Management
41. Bachelor of Event Management
42. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Branding and Communication)
43. Bachelor of Fashion Marketing (Buying and Retail Management)
44. Bachelor of Game Design
45. Bachelor of Graphic and Digital Design
46. Bachelor of Journalism and New Media
47. Bachelor of Marketing
48. Bachelor of Music Performance (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music))
49. Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management)
50. Bachelor of Music Production (formerly Bachelor of Arts (Music Production))
51. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)
52. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Comedy) (formerly Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Comedy))
53. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage Management)
54. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Writing and Directing)
55. Bachelor of Photography
56. Bachelor of Public Relations
57. Bachelor of Screen and Media

Main reasons for the decisions

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that the Australian College of the Arts continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.