Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice

This course offers 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.

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 apply classroom learning on the job through the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice.

Course aims

The course aims to produce graduates who are able to apply, in the context of any organisation, the knowledge and skills required of:

  • information professionals in business units who integrate packaged systems rather than develop systems from first principles
  • information technology professionals who develop systems from first principles
  • network specialists who build, maintain and administer complex network systems, or
  • computing specialists for technical research careers.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS 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.

Study plan

The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for each major for a full-time student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

It is strongly recommended that students complete 31016 Career Management for IT Professionals before applying for their internship, and enrol in 41065 IT Experience Reflection when they have completed their internship, as these subjects are conducted on campus. Both subjects are available in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Introduction to Information Systems 31266 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Programming Fundamentals 48023 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Collaborative Business Processes 31247 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals 31271 6
Information System Development Methodologies 31257 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Innovations for Global Relationship Management 31258 6
Networked Enterprise Architecture 31276 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career Management for IT Professionals 31016 6
Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12
IT Experience Review 41065 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Process and IT Strategy 31245 6
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Strategic IT Project 31280 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
IT Operations Management 31097 6
Systems Testing and Quality Management 31282 6
Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation 48270 6
Finance and IT Professionals 31255 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Honours

Students interested in research and who excel in their studies are eligible to undertake one additional full-time year of study in the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (C09019) program. The honours year is also available on a part-time basis over two years.

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Database Fundamentals 31271 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Design, Data, and Decisions 33116 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Machine Learning 31005 6
Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics 32146 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career Management for IT Professionals 31016 6
Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12
IT Experience Review 41065 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project 41004 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Database Programming 31253 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Mathematics 1 33130 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
AI/Analytics Capstone Project B 31243 6
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition 31256 6
Select 18 credit points of options: 18

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Programming 2 48024 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals 31271 6
Data Structures and Algorithms 31251 6
Fundamentals of Interaction Design 31260 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Introduction to Software Development 41025 6
Software Architecture 48433 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career Management for IT Professionals 31016 6
Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12
IT Experience Review 41065 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Database Programming 31253 6
Cloud Computing and Software as a Service 41001 6
Software Development Studio 41113 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Advanced Software Development 41026 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6
Advanced Internet Programming 31242 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Software Development Studio 41113 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Programming Fundamentals 48023 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Fundamentals of Interaction Design 31260 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals 31271 6
Prototyping Physical Interaction 41019 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Interactive Media 31080 6
Advanced Interaction Design 31777 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career Management for IT Professionals 31016 6
Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12
IT Experience Review 41065 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Interaction Design Studio 41021 12
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Select 12 credit points from the following: 12
Introduction to Data Analytics 31250 6
Introduction to Computer Game Development 31263 6
Game Design Methodologies 31262 6
Human-centred Design Methods 41020 6
Application Development in the iOS Environment 41889 6
Application Development with .NET 31927 6
Programming on the Internet 31748 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

First year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Communication for IT Professionals 31265 6
Programming 1 41039 6
Web Systems 31268 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Business Requirements Modelling 31269 6
Network Fundamentals 41092 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Second year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Database Fundamentals 31271 6
Routing and Switching Essentials 31277 6
Cybersecurity 48730 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Mobile Networking 31275 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Network Servers 31338 6
Real-time Operating Systems 48450 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Professional Practice in Computing 43030 6

Third year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Career Management for IT Professionals 31016 6
Professional Experience 1 41036 6
Work Integrated Learning 1 41037 12
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Professional Experience 2 41046 6
Work Integrated Learning 2 41047 12
IT Experience Review 41065 6

Fourth year

Autumn session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Project Management and the Professional 31272 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Applying Network Security 41890 6
Multilayer Switched Networks 32011 6
Advanced Routing Principles 32009 6
Software Defined Networks 41905 6
Internet Science 41903 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
IoT Security 42037 6
Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms 42036 6
Cloud Computing Infrastructure 41891 6
Internet of Things 48033 6
Select 6 credit points of options: 6
Cryptography 41900 6
Spring session Subject Code Credit PointsA credit point is the unit of measure of workload for individual subjects.
Internetworking Project 31261 6
Select 6 credit points from the following: 6
Applying Network Security 41890 6
Multilayer Switched Networks 32011 6
Advanced Routing Principles 32009 6
Software Defined Networks 41905 6
Internet Science 41903 6
Digital Forensics 48436 6
IoT Security 42037 6
Cybersecurity for Mobile Platforms 42036 6
Cloud Computing Infrastructure 41891 6
Internet of Things 48033 6
Select 12 credit points of options: 12

Course fees

For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:

Local student

All students at UTS pay tuition fees to contribute towards the cost of their studies.

In 2024 all offers made to domestic undergraduate students will be for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP), which means that the Australian government makes a substantial contribution towards the cost of your education, and you pay the balance through student contributions.

The amount you pay depends on your area of study and the number of credit points (cp) in which you enrol. At UTS 48 credit points is considered to be one Equivalent Full Time Study Load (EFTSL).

The table to the right shows the amount a student can expect to pay for one year of full-time study (1.0 EFTSL).

Students can choose to pay their student contribution upfront, or if eligible, can defer their fees through HECS-HELP.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional cost.

You can calculate your student contribution as a percentage of the amounts shown on the table. Fee rates are divided into four bands covering broad discipline areas.  It is important to note that a particular subject within a course may fall within a different band.

For example, if you are enrolled in a 6-credit point Architecture subject, your contribution would be 6/48 x $9,314 = $1,164.

Student contribution amounts for 2025 commencing students

2025 student contribution - Area of StudyAmount for 48 cp
Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Communications and Society and Culture$16,992
Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science$13,241
Allied Health, Other Health, Built Environment, Computing, Visual & Performing Arts, Professional Pathway Psychology, Professional Pathway Social Work, Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Studies, Science and Pathology$9,314
Education, Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Nursing or Foreign Languages and Agriculture$4,627

International student

Tuition fees for international undergraduate students can be found using tuition fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $1092. The total credit points are 192.


All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:

In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

Depending on the major selected, career options include ICT business analyst, analyst/programmer, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst or web developer.

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising:

  • core (48 credit points)
  • major (48 credit points)
  • work integrated learning (48 credit points); and
  • choice of (48 credit points):
    • second IT major
    • two sub-majors
    • one sub-major and four electives; or
    • eight electives

The sub-major(s) must be taken in a different field to that of the major.

Industrial training/professional practice

The Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice is a compulsory 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 Year 2.

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM90990 IT Work Integrated Learning Program 48
STM90651 Core subjects (Information Technology) 48
CBK90781 Major choice (Information Technology) 48
CBK90782 Major/Two sub-majors/Electives 48
Total 192

Additional information

Course duration

The course is completed in four years of full-time or six years of part-time study. It comprises six academic sessions of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study, and a period of industrial training.

A significant number of subjects are offered in the evening but some daytime attendance is required for part-time students.

To gain credit for the DipITProfPrac, students are required to obtain an approved, full-time job within the information technology industry for a minimum of nine months.

Full time, on campus
Part time, on campus

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Check to see if there are additional admission requirements for this course.

Additional information relating to this course, including the ATAR profile of domestic students who commenced this course in Autumn 2022, is located under UTS' admissions requirements, alongside information relating to the commencing student cohort who were enrolled in this course past the Autumn 2022 census date.

If you don't meet the admission requirements for this course, there may be alternative pathways to help you gain admission.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.

ATAR and selection ranks

To find out further information regarding ATAR and selection ranks from previous applicants who received an offer to this course, please visit our Admissions Stats Tool

Assumed knowledge

HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.

Year 12 adjustment factor scheme

To see a list of courses where HSC subjects provide adjustment factors, please refer to the Year 12 adjustment factors page.

Alternative entry

Students who have completed a relevant diploma at TAFE NSW may be eligible for at least 24 credit points of recognition of prior learning. There are also articulations with this course with institutions in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Details are available from the Student Centre.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the Recognition of prior learning tool.

To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.

Scholarships and prizes

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Transfer between UTS courses

Students may transfer to the Bachelor of Information Technology (C10148).

UTS: Handbook

See the Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

Information for international students

Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.

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Domestic students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

How to apply

Domestic applicants can apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens an external site)

UAC code(s): 603200 (Autumn session, Spring session, Spring session)

Make a note of the relevant UAC code before starting the UAC application.

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

Important dates

NOVEMBER 2024
1
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 1)
8
UAC offers released (November Round 1)
14
Closing date for change of preferences (November Round 2)
21
UAC offers released (November Round 2)
28
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 1)
DECEMBER 2024
5
UAC offers released (December Round 1)
18
UTS Info Day
18
Closing date for change of preferences (December Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (December Round 2)
JANUARY 2025
2
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 1)
9
UAC offers released (January Round 1)
16
Closing date for change of preferences (January Round 2)
23
UAC offers released (January Round 2)
30
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 1)
FEBRUARY 2025
3 - 14
Autumn session orientation
6
UAC offers released (February Round 1)
7
Closing date for change of preferences (February Round 2)
13
UAC offers released (February Round 2)
17
Autumn session commences (main calendar)
27
Closing date for change of preferences (March Round 1)
MARCH 2025
3
Last day to enrol for Autumn session
6
UAC offers released (March Round 1)
20
Autumn census date – last day to withdraw from subjects or apply for leave of absence

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology students

International students

Before you apply

Here are a few important things for you to check out before you apply:

You can meet an international student advisor at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.

Important dates

Visit the UTS Handbook for full academic dates. Visit essential information for international students for the application closing dates.

How to apply

International applicants can apply to study through UTS International.

International applicants who are currently doing:

  • an Australian Year 12 qualification in or outside Australia
  • an International Baccalaureate, or
  • a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3

can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens external site).

Intake

Autumn Session 2025
Spring Session 2025

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Scholarships, prizes and awards

Scholarships

For Bachelor of Information Technology Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice students

For Information Technology students

Only for international students

For all domestic students

Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students

Prizes and awards

For Information Technology 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.