Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course integrates a professional degree in information technology with the study of a language and culture other than English and the opportunity to study overseas for up to an academic year, pursuing a major research project in a field of your choice, depending on your chosen pathway.The information technology component provides a sound education in all aspects of computing and information technology for a career in the profession.The International Studies component offers an in-depth understanding of diverse cultures through academic learning at UTS and the host institution during study abroad.
Structure
Students are required to complete 240 credit points, comprising 96 credit points in information technology, 96 credit points in international studies and 48 credit points of electives. The 48 credit points of electives can be a combination of a second IT major, or two sub-majors, or one sub-major and four electives, or eight electives. The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies requires undergraduates to study a region or country major over a minimum of three years. Overseas study Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
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
Australian Computer Society
Study pathways
Industrial training/professional practice Industrial training is available as an additional year and students enrol into the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice once they have secured suitable full-time employment. This incorporates a minimum of nine months full-time work experience with four supporting subjects at UTS. After completing Year 4 (in-country study), students have the option to undertake the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice. Students who gain entry through the UTS INSEARCH pathway are eligible for 48 credit points of credit recognition. Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of credit recognition.
Further information
Students who have previously undertaken study at a university or other recognised tertiary education institutions may be eligible for some academic credit recognition (subject to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology's approval). The prior study must have been completed before commencement of this course, but no earlier than 3 years before commencement. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current. There are no exemptions granted for the networking subjects 31270, 31277 and 31283 without the successful completion of the challenge test for each of these subjects. A challenge test is granted at enrolment time to students who have completed the CCNA curriculum (or CCNP) at a university and/or TAFE diploma level where the awarding institution is a CISCO Networking Academy
