Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,
Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice
UTS course code: C10152
UAC code: 605001(PT)
Testamur title: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology,
Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice
Abbreviation: BSc DipInfTechProfPrac
Program Leader: Dr W Brookes
Course fee: HECS (local); $9,350 per semester plus $2,200 in total for the DipInfTechProfPrac (international)
Total credit points: 156
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
UTS course code: C10148
Testamur title: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Abbreviation: BSc
Program Leader: Dr W Brookes
Course fee: HECS (local); $9,350 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 144
Note: These courses were introduced in Autumn 2002. They replace the pre-2002 undergraduate offerings: Bachelor of Science in Computing Science, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C10149), and the Bachelor of Science in Computing Science (C10142); Bachelor of Computing, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice (C10151), and the Bachelor of Computing (C10145).
Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Advanced standing
Course duration
Course structure
Course program
Assessment
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice course consists of six academic semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time attendance, and a period of industrial training. The Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice formally recognises the technical and generic skills developed during the industry training undertaken by all students.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology provides an alternative three-year pathway (six academic semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time attendance) intended for:
- international students who do not want to undertake industry training and the Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice in Australia before returning to their own country, or
- students who want to undertake the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology and pursue further postgraduate study and a research career.
Students completing either the four-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice or the three-year Bachelor of Science in Information Technology are eligible for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology aims to provide 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 and a research career. It is intended that the course will provide a suitable background covering all aspects of computer science and information technology, short of the actual design and construction of computer hardware. The sub-major stream and elective subjects that may be taken allow students to broaden their knowledge of information technology or other disciplines and areas of interest to them. The sub-major stream provides for further study within particular areas of the computing and information technology discipline; students intending to pursue Honours, postgraduate study and a research career should discuss their sub-major choices with the Honours Program Leader. At least 12 credit points of elective subjects must be taken outside the Faculty and allow for further study in complementary disciplines such as business or the social sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice has the same aims as the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. The additional industry training component recognised by the Diploma aims to offer students an opportunity to apply and further develop their technical and generic skills in a workplace environment.
A UTS information technology graduate will be able to apply, in the context of any organisation, knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- networked computer systems and applications
- systems development/software engineering
- information systems management, and
- data management.
Graduates will be committed to lifelong learning built on the foundations provided by their course of study.
Both courses provide an in-depth study of information technology and its applications which enable graduates to fill an appropriate role in the business activities of an organisation. Formal studies are treated in a manner that will encourage initiative.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice
This course is offered to both local and international students and to both current school leavers and non-current school leavers.
The number of students admitted each year is limited to a strict quota based on the availability of resources.
For local current school leavers, selection into the course is based on the HSC UAI or equivalent. There are no prerequisites for entry, however the assumed knowledge is Mathematics and any two units of English, with Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced recommended.
For local non-current school leavers, selection into the course is based on prior study and previous work experience. The Faculty may consider the Limited UAI and will consider a compulsory Personal Statement.
Any applicant wishing to transfer from another university must apply as a non-current school leaver in competition with other applicants.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Direct entry into the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is only available to international applicants. All other students must complete the first three semesters of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice before applying to transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is intended for:
- international students who do not want to undertake industry training and the Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice in Australia before returning to their own country, or
- students who want to undertake the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology and pursue further postgraduate study and a research career.
As an indication, students intending to undertake the BSc(Hons) program should have attained an average mark of 75 per cent or higher and, normally, no failures in the core subjects after the first full-time year or the equivalent part-time program for the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice.
Selection of international students
International applicants apply through the UTS International Office, but are assessed by the Faculty. Applicants are required to have a competitive Pass in a recognised matriculation examination equivalent to the Australian Year 12 qualification, and to meet or better the University's IELTS criteria.
For details of entry requirements, including IELTS criteria, contact the UTS International Office on:
telephone 1800 774 816 (within Australia)
telephone +61 3 9627 4816 (outside Australia)
or visit their website at:
www.uts.edu.au/international/
Students who have previously undertaken a course of study at a university or another recognised tertiary educational institution may be eligible for subject exemptions if subjects previously studied are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to core subjects in the degrees.
The study must have been completed no earlier than three years before commencement of studies at UTS, i.e. students commencing in 2004 must have completed their previous tertiary studies in 2000 or later. Students must be able to demonstrate that their knowledge is current.
To be eligible for subject exemptions, students must have completed relevant study at the appropriate level before commencing their current course. Students should note that eligibility for advanced standing does not guarantee a place in the course for which that advanced standing is available.
Note that exemptions are not normally granted for elective subjects.
Students are required to apply for exemptions at enrolment in their first semester of study. Exemptions are usually processed immediately following enrolment.
Insearch UTS, Diploma of Information Technology
Students entering the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice or the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology who have graduated with a Credit average (65 per cent) from the post-2003 Diploma of Information Technology at Insearch will receive automatic exemptions from the following subjects (total 48 credit points).
31465 Object-oriented Programming 6cp
31466 Principles of Distributed Computing 6cp
31467 Networking 1 6cp
31468 Information, Classification and Control 6cp
31469 Object-oriented Design 6cp
31470 Distributed Computing Architecture 6cp
31471 Networking 2 6cp
31472 Introduction to Collaborative Systems 6cp
Students should note that these exemptions apply to students graduating from the Insearch Diploma of Information Technology from 2003 onwards who have completed similarly named subjects at Insearch. Students who graduated from the Insearch Diploma of Information Technology prior to 2003, or who have not completed all of the above subjects at Insearch, should contact the Faculty for details of applicable exemptions.
TAFE NSW
Students who have completed a TAFE NSW Diploma or Advanced Diploma in the list below are eligible for up to 24 credit points of advanced standing in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Students who have completed TAFE study in another Australian state, or who have studied for TAFE qualifications other than those listed below, may still be eligible for some advanced standing and will be assessed individually.
Exemptions for specific core IT subjects may be granted on the basis of recently completed studies at TAFE (Diploma level). Currently, specific patterns of advanced standing are available for the following TAFE courses:
- Diploma of Information Technology (Business Analysis)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Database Design and Development)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Internetworking)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Knowledge Management)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Network Engineering)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)
- Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)
- Graduate Certificate in Electrical Information Technology (Electronic Commerce)
The details of which core IT subjects will be exempted will depend upon the TAFE course undertaken and the specific modules completed within that course. Students should contact an undergraduate academic adviser for details.
In addition to exemptions from specific core IT subjects, students who have completed a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma will be granted a number of credit points of 'Unspecified IT Electives', to give a maximum of 24 credit points of exemptions.
Other universities
Students who have completed appropriate subjects at a recognised university may be granted advanced standing at UTS for subjects previously undertaken at the other institution. Students applying for exemptions on the basis of subjects completed at institutions other than TAFE should apply at enrolment, and will be required to supply English language versions of official academic transcripts, as well as copies of detailed subject outlines that include at least the subject descriptions, lists of textbooks and assessment methods.
Private colleges
Students who have completed a course at a private college are not eligible for any advanced standing in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice or Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice is four years, full time and six years, part time. The course consists of six academic semesters of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time attendance, and a period of industrial training. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is three years, full time and six years, part time.
Part-time students must be prepared to attend one afternoon or morning class during each teaching week.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice requires students to complete 156 credit points which consists of: 96 credit points for the core; 24 credit points for the IT sub-major stream; 24 credit points of electives; and 12 credit points for the Diploma of Information Technology Professional Practice.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology requires students to complete 144 credit points which consists of: 96 credit points for the core; 24 credit points for the IT sub-major stream; and 24 credit points of electives.
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