Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

Study Information Technology at UTS

If you’re looking to accelerate your career in technology leadership, the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) is the ideal choice. This fast-tracked course is a cooperative education scholarship program developed by UTS in conjunction with leading organisations, designed to mentor the next generation of IT and business leaders.

This program will give you unparalleled hands-on experience, allowing you to complete two six-month industry-based sessions with our partner organisations, where you’ll follow a structured program designed jointly by UTS and the employer group. If selected for this competitive program, you’ll also receive a scholarship of around $49,500 to support you throughout your learning journey.

As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)

CODE

UTS: C10143 (version 8)

UAC: 603210 (Autumn Session)

DURATION

3 years full time

INTAKE

Autumn Session 2025
Autumn Session 2026

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COURSE FEES

Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students
$28,674.79

LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

This degree will equip you with an advanced understanding of contemporary business and technical competencies in IT and computing, giving you the practical experience to apply IT solutions to modern business challenges. You’ll study up-to-date topics and develop essential capabilities in areas like programming, web systems, and network and database fundamentals. You also have sub major choices and curated elective subjects.

UTS’s leading industry sponsors are heavily involved in the design and execution of our curriculum, ensuring you graduate not only with a world-class qualification but also with knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of the IT industry.

Subjects at a glance

Core subjects

Subject Code	Subject Name
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
41113	Software Development Studio
41025	Introduction to Software Development
31016	Career Management for IT Professionals
41120	Work Integrated Learning (BIT)
41123	Work Integrated Learning Capstone

See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook

Typical course program

The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections, and recognition of prior learning.

8

core Information Technology subjects
2

Software Development studios
5

Work Integrated Learning subjects
4

sub-major subjects
4

electives

First year

You’ll commence your studies with a range of subjects from your core Information Technology stream, learning about Professional Communication, Programming and Information and Web Systems. You’ll also complete your first professional placement as a part of Work Integrated Learning and also learn how to manage your IT career.
Second year

Your second year will see you undertake your Software Studio, where you’ll learn how to design, develop and evaluate software for business use. You’ll also begin your sub-major as well as your secondary sub-major or IT elective units.
Third year

In your final year, you’ll complete any unfinished subjects to prepare for graduation. You’ll also undertake another professional placement and a Work Integrated Learning capstone project, where you’ll identify a problem and create and deliver an innovative, IT-based solution.

First year

You’ll commence your studies with a range of subjects from your core Information Technology stream, learning about Professional Communication, Programming and Information and Web Systems. You’ll also complete your first professional placement as a part of Work Integrated Learning and also learn how to manage your IT career.

Second year

Your second year will see you undertake your Software Studio, where you’ll learn how to design, develop and evaluate software for business use. You’ll also begin your sub-major as well as your secondary sub-major or IT elective units.

Third year

In your final year, you’ll complete any unfinished subjects to prepare for graduation. You’ll also undertake another professional placement and a Work Integrated Learning capstone project, where you’ll identify a problem and create and deliver an innovative, IT-based solution.

See typical course program in the UTS Handbook

Course highlights

You’ll establish a strong understanding of IT fundamentals, building specialised skills in core areas such as business information systems management, data analytics, enterprise systems development, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll also acquire practical experience in real workplaces through your professional placements.

Industry accreditation

As a graduate of this program, you will be eligible to apply for professional membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Admissions information

Targeted at aspiring IT professionals, this cooperative education scholarship in computer information systems is a unique collaboration between UTS and leading industry partners. Choose this course for a competitive edge, as it offers a structured, industry-designed program with formal coursework delivered by professionals. This course is not offered to international students. Distinct from other co-op courses, you'll engage in two six-month industry placements, ensuring your skills align with real-world demands. With limited places tied to sponsor availability, successful candidates receive a substantial scholarship. You'll acquire a blend of business acumen and technical IT skills, preparing you to craft effective IT solutions for business challenges. Teaching methods include hands-on industry experience and formal coursework, fostering a practical learning environment. Upon completion, you'll be well-positioned for roles such as business analyst, systems analyst, and project manager, with many securing jobs before graduating. While sponsors often hire graduates, you're free to explore opportunities elsewhere.
There are a limited number of places available in this course according to the number of industry sponsors each year. If selected for this course, students receive a total scholarship of around $49,500 for the duration of the course.

This intensive course includes two six-month industry-based sessions with different industry sponsors. Industry sponsors are heavily involved in the curriculum design to ensure graduates are not only highly qualified but also have the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of industry.

Students normally secure graduate employment before completion of the course. Sponsors also actively recruit graduates from the course but students are not obliged to take up employment with a sponsor.
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution.
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.

All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.

Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.

By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.

If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.

In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
This is an intensive scholarship course intended for current school leavers, although applications are accepted from non-current school leavers who completed Year 12 one year prior to application. Special application and selection procedures apply. Applicants must submit a Bachelor of Information Technology application questionnaire.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities, and it is expected that they achieve a minimum ATAR of 85. Short-listed applicants are interviewed, and final selection is based on ATAR and interview performance.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
2025 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students

All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

2025 Tuition Fees

Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,314.00

Indicative total tuition fee: $28,674.79

Additional Costs

Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.

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If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.

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Careers

Your future career

As a graduate of this innovative program, you'll have the edge on your future with a comprehensive, industry-ready toolkit of IT and business skills. Along with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of IT fundamentals, such as information systems, networks and programming, you'll possess a wide array of advanced professional capabilities, such as leadership, collaboration, project management and communication.

Together, this will see you become an in-demand professional, ready to take on business critical roles in a range of industries and sectors, from tech start-ups to government agencies and everything in-between.

Career options

Where you’ll study

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Why UTS?

Why study Information Technology at UTS

Advances in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and digital technologies will change the world. Studying Information Technology gives you the intrapreneurship and digital transformation skills to succeed in new and emerging fields.

Learn from leading industry professionals whose research and practice is shaping the field. With over 1000 industry partners, we can put your skills into practice with internships, industry competitions, hackathons and showcases.