Bachelor of Technology
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This new degree is a direct response to industry demand for graduates equipped to work at the intersection of technology, creativity and innovation. Graduates of this course can engage in a broad range of technology-related careers. The course is also for students who have the desire to eventually become strategic influencers in technology-related roles. Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation engages students with open, complex and networked problems and in doing so, enables them to develop the technological knowledge, practices, perspectives and strategies drawn from a diverse range of discipline areas. Extending their industry engagement, all students have the opportunity to undertake a carefully selected internship in the second year of the program, creating a tangible connection between the university learning environment and their future career aspirations.
Structure
Students must complete 144 credit points made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives. Industrial training/professional practice Transdisciplinary collaboration occurs within a diversity of complex, dynamic and networked contexts. The course integrates a range of live, real-world projects and industry experience, either locally or internationally. All students may complete an internship in Year 2, providing opportunities for mentored professional experience and active engagement with industry. This is in addition to the integrated real-world projects and industry exposure provided throughout the course.
Subjects
- Transdisciplinary professional practice
- Innovation
- Technology and design
Standard entry requirements
- Australian Year 12 qualification, AQF 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: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- Or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- Or AE5: Pass
- Or PTE: 58-64
- Or CAE: 176-184. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. 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. Assumed knowledge Any two units of English.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City |
| No |
|
Further information
Career options Career options include technology policy analyst; research assistant/analyst for think tanks; manager, researcher or analyst for non-government organisations (NGOs); technical advisor; creative technologist; systems designer; application designer; digital experience designer; project manager; technical developer; social entrepreneur; innovation change manager.
