Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)

This course is designed for individuals aiming to excel in information technology research, offering a pathway to industry research and development or postgraduate research (e.g. PhD). It equips you with the ability to not only utilise existing knowledge but also to generate new knowledge, bridging the gap between advanced academic findings and practical IT applications.

You will learn robust research methodologies, engage in a research-focused project, and lay the groundwork for a career in industrial research and development or further academic pursuits. Through this program, you will acquire the skills necessary to become a key contributor to the knowledge economy, with the capability to innovate and drive progress within the IT sector.

Expect an interactive learning experience, where teaching is grounded in real-world research activities. You will actively participate in project work, fostering a deep understanding of IT research under the guidance of a research supervisor.

The honours program in IT prepares students to be active players in the knowledge economy. The course provides the research skills needed to create knowledge, a much harder and more rewarding task than simply using the knowledge created by other people. Students experience the satisfaction of creating links between the world of cutting-edge knowledge and the IT industry.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in information technology, equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology (C10148), with a minimum weighted average mark of 65. Admission is subject to the approval of the honours program coordinator and is dependent on the availability of appropriate academic supervision within the university.

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.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in information technology, equivalent to the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology (C10148), with a minimum weighted average mark of 65. Admission is subject to the approval of the honours program coordinator and is dependent on the availability of appropriate academic supervision within the university.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.