Re-accreditation 18 June 2014

Renewal of course accreditation

Report on renewal of accreditation of two higher education courses of study offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

TEQSA has determined, under Section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (the TEQSA Act), to renew accreditation of the following higher education courses of study offered by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd for a period of seven years until 18 June 2021:

• Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design (formerly Bachelor of Applied Design (Branded Fashion))
• Associate Degree of Branded Fashion Design (formerly Associate Degree of Applied Design (Branded Fashion))

Background to Decision

Think: Colleges Pty Ltd submitted an application for renewal of accreditation of two courses of study under Part 4 of the TEQSA Act. Subsection 45(4) of the TEQSA Act requires a registered higher education provider who is not authorised to self-accredit the courses of study to apply to TEQSA for renewal of accreditation. Subsection 56(4) enables TEQSA to renew accreditation of a course of study for a period not exceeding seven years.

Main Reasons for the Decision

TEQSA has determined that the two higher education courses of study submitted by Think: Colleges Pty Ltd for renewal of accreditation comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. The course accreditation covers delivery at all Australian sites.