Bachelor of Information Technology Dip Information Technology Professional Practice
Overview
The course adopts a practice-based approach to IT education. Its content is designed with a mix of theory and practice. As well as gaining strong technical skills in IT, students gain skills in problem solving, teamwork and communication. Employers look for graduates with industry experience and in this course, students are exposed to real IT problems and can apply classroom learning on the job through the diploma.
Note that this course has been recently renamed from Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. For students enquiring about the scholarship program, please refer to the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
Areas of study
Business information systems management, data analytics, enterprise systems development, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity.
Career opportunities
Business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, systems analyst, web developer.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is an additional component of this course, comprising a minimum of nine months’ internship and supporting subjects at UTS. Full-time students normally undertake the Diploma component after completing the second year of the course.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UTS current fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Business information systems management, data analytics, enterprise systems development, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, systems analyst, web developer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 93.6 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 82.85 | 91.35 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 69.5 | 77.3 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Technology, Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Technology, Sydney
Campus
City
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Computer Science and Information Technology
Indicative ATAR
69.50
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 8 years
Course Link
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