Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
University of Technology Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00099F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12060
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
This is a scholarship degree intended for recent domestic school leavers. Refer to Bachelor of Information Technology Co-operative Scholarship for application open and close dates.
There are a limited number of places available in this course according to the number of industry sponsors each year. Students receive a total scholarship of approximatetly $49,500 for the duration of the course.
The 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.
Areas of study
Business analysis, business-focused information system modelling, computing and IT fundamentals, data analytics, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity, industry-based learning.
Career opportunities
Business analyst, systems analyst, information systems manager, project manager, commercial manager, software developer, cybersecurity analyst.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Practical experience
Students spend two 6-month, full-time sessions in industry.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UTS current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
This is an intensive scholarship course intended for current school leavers, although applications are accepted from post-school applicants who completed Year 12 one year prior to application. Applicants must submit a Bachelor of Information Technology application to both UAC and UTS.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities; it is also expected that students achieve a minimum ATAR of 85.00. Students are then chosen for interviews, and final selection is based on the result of the interview and ATAR. There are two application and interview rounds. For further information, refer to Bachelor of IT Co-operative Scholarship.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1, English Advanced.
Portfolio: Current school leavers can support their application by submitting the Year 12 Engineering and IT Portfolio via UAC.
Other applicants
This is an intensive scholarship course intended for current school leavers, although applications are accepted from post-school applicants who completed Year 12 one year prior to application.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UTS website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.
UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.