Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment
University of Technology Sydney
CRICOS provider number: 00099F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12060
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Information Technology is a comprehensive degree that equips students with the critical skills and knowledge required to function as IT professionals in a wide range of sectors. This degree is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the design, implementation, and management of information technology systems.
When combined with the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment, students build their knowledge of sustainability as a scientific, legal, and social domain. The program offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of the modern IT and sustainability sectors. Excursions and studios with industry and community partners in their sustainability and environment core subjects provide opportunities to consolidate knowledge, apply new skills to creative solutions, and learn through experience.
This combined degree is ideal for students who are passionate about technology and sustainability, and who want to make a significant impact on the world by leveraging the power of IT to create sustainable solutions. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to take on leadership roles in the IT and sustainability sectors, driving innovation and change for a better future.
Areas of study
Business information systems management, cultural and economic sustainability, data analytics, enterprise systems development, environmental, environmental protection, environmental science and management, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity, social, sustainability evaluation, sustainability innovation, sustainability planning and governance.
Career opportunities
Depending on the majors selected, career options include working in a sustainability and environment career applying advanced technology in commercial settings or practising as an analyst/programmer, information systems developer, ICT business analyst, IT project manager, network specialist, software developer, systems analyst and web developer where sustainability and environment knowledge helps to ensure success in commercialisation of IT innovations. The course provides excellent training for senior management roles.
Professional recognition
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology is seeking accreditation from the Australian Computer Society for the Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UTS current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English.
Recommended studies: Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
Current school leavers can support their application by submitting the Year 12 Engineering and IT Portfolio via UAC.
Other applicants
Statement of service: Applicants are advised to complete the employment question on their UAC application and provide statements of service to UAC, as an adjustment of up to five points to their selection rank may be awarded on the basis of relevant employment experience. Applicants will have had to have met the UTS minimum matriculation requirements in order for their employment experience to be assessed, and their documented employment experience must be at least one full-time year or greater.
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
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- 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 cross-faculty and combined courses
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.