Access support for students

The Accessibility Service is UTS’s central contact point for all students living with one or more disabilities, medical or mental health conditions. Prospective and current students can meet with an accessibility consultant for individual advice on support services available to assist in meeting students’ access requirements.

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Work based learning at UTS

Work based learning or practice based learning (WBL) is a key part of many degree programs at UTS and can include clinical placements, professional experience and internships that are completed as part of the course. The main course areas with work based learning requirements at UTS include: 

  • nursing and midwifery 
  • teacher education 
  • clinical psychology, pharmacy, orthoptics, physiotherapy 
  • courses with internships, such as engineering

Students who may need to request adjustments to WBL should ensure they register with the UTS Accessibility Service and any requests for reasonable adjustments for placements/WBL will need to be supported by specific and current documentation from a health professional. For more information, contact the UTS Accessibility Service and refer Student Accessibility Procedure.

Stepping into internships

The Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses. 

For students, it's a chance to gain vital work experience during study. For businesses, it's a talent pipeline that helps cultivate an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

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Additional UTS services and assistance for students

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.