YEAR 12
STUDENTS
Waiting on your ATAR, changing your preferences or looking at new options? You can apply directly to Whitehouse for February 2027, even if you've already applied elsewhere.
Applications are open now. Questions? Email study@whitehouse-design.edu.au
YOUR FEBRUARY 2027 CHECKLIST
Apply online
No application fee and no ATAR required. Already applied through UAC, VTAC or QTAC? That's fine.
Send your recent results
Any offer is conditional on completing Year 12.
Portfolio and statement
Only if your course needs them. See What you'll need below.
Book your Design Meeting
Once we have your documents, you'll hear back within 48 hours of your meeting.
Start in February 2027
Classes start 8 Feb in Sydney and 15 Feb in Melbourne and Brisbane.
APPLY DIRECT
You apply to Whitehouse directly, with no application fee.
We aren't listed on UAC, VTAC, QTAC or any other tertiary admissions centre, so you won't find us in your preferences. You apply on our website instead, separately from anything you've done through them, and the process is the same in every state.
Apply online
On our website, with no application fee.
Design Meeting
A conversation about your creative work and goals with our team.
Hear back in 48 hours
No waiting for offer rounds. Once your documents are in, you'll have an outcome within 48 hours of your Design Meeting.
WHERE ARE YOU UP TO?
Unsure? Email us: study@whitehouse-design.edu.au
Waiting for my ATAR
You don't need an ATAR to apply, so you can get started now. Send your most recent academic results; any offer is conditional on completing Year 12.
Changing my preferences
You won't find us on UAC, VTAC or QTAC, but you can still apply directly, whatever you've done elsewhere.
Offers are out
Got an offer, or missed out on the one you wanted? You can still talk to us about starting in February.
I've already started an application
No problem, even if you're not sure where you got up to. Contact our Future Student team and we'll tell you the next steps. Call 1300 551 433 or email study@whitehouse-design.edu.au.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
No ATAR required. Your creative potential matters more.
We don't select students on ATAR. We look at your creative ability, motivation and readiness for study. You'll need to complete Year 12 or equivalent, but your application is about how you think, what inspires you and where you want to go.
| COURSE | CREATIVE PORTFOLIO | MOTIVATIONAL STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design2 years, accelerated | Required | Required |
| Associate Degree of Design4 trimesters, accelerated | Required | Required |
| Diploma of Design2 trimesters (7 months) | Not required | Required |
| Undergraduate Certificate of Design12 weeks | Not required | Not required |
Durations are for full-time study. A trimester is a 12-week study period, with three a year. The Diploma and Undergraduate Certificate are direct pathways into the Associate Degree and Bachelor of Design, with Advanced Standing for units you've completed.
All four are higher education courses approved for FEE-HELP, so eligible domestic students can defer their tuition. See Fees and financial aid, or compare courses in the Course Guide.
Creative portfolio
4 to 6 pieces of your own work. It doesn't need to be perfect. If you don't have much yet, illustration or photography is a great place to start.
Motivational statement
Up to 300 words on why you want to study design.
WHY WHITEHOUSE?
The Whitehouse Difference#1
FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT*
We achieved 92.1% in the QILT Student Experience Survey 2025, the strongest result of any creative arts and design institution in the country.
20+
STUDIO HOURS A WEEK
Real face-to-face studio time in our full-time undergraduate courses, more than double the national average.
Interns
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Students have interned with Maticevski, Dior, Mariam Seddiq, Carla Zampatti and Rebecca Vallance.
*QILT Student Experience Survey 2025, compared with institutions offering creative arts and design courses.
FAQS
Still working out what's next?
That's completely okay. Our Future Student team is here to talk through your options, with no pressure to decide straight away. Call 1300 551 433 or email study@whitehouse-design.edu.au.
BOOK A CALLIs Whitehouse on UAC, VTAC or QTAC?
No. You apply directly through the Whitehouse website.
Can I apply if I've already applied through UAC, VTAC or QTAC?
Yes. Your Whitehouse application is separate, so you can apply to us as well.
Do I need to change my UAC, VTAC or QTAC preferences?
No, but if you've decided on Whitehouse, it's worth removing the courses you no longer want, or withdrawing your application, so you don't keep getting emails and offers you don't need. You don't have to accept an offer from another institution, whether it comes through UAC, VTAC or QTAC or directly from them.
Can I apply before I get my ATAR?
Yes. You can supply your most recent academic results, and any offer is conditional on completing Year 12.
What if I didn't get the ATAR I hoped for?
You still have options. Our Future Student team can help you find the right course. Book a Call or Contact Us.
I already have another offer. Do I have to accept it?
No. An offer from another institution doesn't lock you in, and you can still choose Whitehouse. If you've enrolled elsewhere, you can withdraw before the census date without paying tuition fees or taking on a HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP debt. International students may have different conditions.
What if I enrol at Whitehouse and change my mind?
Domestic students can withdraw or defer before the census date without paying tuition fees or incurring a FEE-HELP debt.
What if I don't want to start in February?
Whitehouse also has June and September intakes. Talk to our team about the right start date for you.
NEXT STEPS
Book a call
Talk through your course, portfolio and start date with a Future Student Advisor.
Book a CallContact us
Personalised advice and next steps from our admissions team. Call 1300 551 433 or email study@whitehouse-design.edu.au.
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