Bachelor of Information Technology / Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course provides a comprehensive IT education, ideal for those looking to enter the information technology profession. Students gain practical skills to apply within organisational contexts, focusing on system integration, network management, and technical research. This pathway also prepares students for honours or postgraduate study, setting them up for advanced roles in IT. Graduates are equipped to address modern IT challenges across various industries.
Structure
Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of core subjects, 48 credit points for one compulsory IT major, 48 credit points of electives and 48 credit points for the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice. 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 to broaden knowledge of information technology and other disciplines. The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is a compulsory part of this course and incorporates a minimum nine months' internship and four supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake the diploma after completing Year 2 and after obtaining suitable full-time employment in the information technology industry. International students can work full-time for the duration of the diploma.
Subjects
- 31016: Career Management for IT Professionals: 41037: Work Integrated Learning 1: 41047: Work Integrated Learning 2: 41065: IT Experience Review: 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 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. There are also articulations with this course with institutions in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Details are available from the Building 10 Student Centre. 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.
Further information
Credit recognition is not normally granted in this course for study completed at a private college except where UTS has an external articulation agreement with the college. 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. These challenge tests are always held in the week before the commencement of session.
