Bachelor of Information Technology
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course offers a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for students who intend to make a career in the profession, as well as providing a pathway to honours, postgraduate study or a research career.This course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education and the course content is a mix of theory and practice. As well as learning strong technical skills in IT, you will develop skills in business analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and, in this course, you are exposed to real IT problems.
Structure
Students are required to complete 144 credit points, comprising 120 credit points in compulsory subjects and 24 credit points in electives. The central curriculum of the course is computer and information systems. This is supported by studies in management and strategic planning, as well as the necessary background subjects in information technology and programming. There are special conditions relating to students enrolled in this course. Leave of absence and re-admission after withdrawal are not normally granted to students, except under extraordinary circumstances and subject to satisfactory arrangements being possible. Industrial training/professional practice Students spend two six-month, full-time sessions in industry.
Subjects
- 31265: Communication for IT Professionals: 43030: Professional Practice in Computing: 31268: Web Systems: 31269: Business Requirements Modelling: 41092: Network Fundamentals: 31271: Database Fundamentals: 31272: Project Management and the Professional
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
Graduates are eligible for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Study pathways
Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology program.
Further information
This course is only offered to local students. It is intended for local current school leavers. This course is not offered to international students. Students spend two six-month, full-time semesters in industry.
