Associate Degree in Applied Technologies

The Associate Degree in Applied Technologies is a new pathway to a career in two exciting high-tech fields:

Cyber Security and Industry Automation.

This program has been developed in response to industry demand for graduates with practical skills in these rapidly expanding areas.Throughout the program, you’ll acquire hands-on experience with real world issues facing almost every industry today, such as automation, information security and data analysis.

With its work-based, industry-led delivery and its emphasis on applied technology, the program is a world away from traditional IT degrees.

The two year (full time) duration also means that you’ll graduate faster with highly relevant work-ready skills.

If you’ve never considered a career in IT but love all things ‘tech’, this program could be for you!Industry experts have helped to develop the course and are actively involved in the delivery through teaching, site visits, case studies and work placements.

This ensures that you’ll be equipped with best practice processes and skills for a rapidly developing career path.The program is available for full-time and part-time study across all campuses in Tasmania and is delivered through a combination of online study, face-to-face classes, practical workshops and tutorials.Completing our Associate Degree in Applied Technologies will give you:a pathway to a great career in exciting and rapidly evolving technologiespractical skills to take straight into the workplaceopportunities to advance in your chosen fieldan in-depth knowledge of industry requirementsthe skills to help you meet personal career development goalspotential credit towards further study at the University of Tasmania

Completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Technologies requires 200 credit points including:

• A Core (100 credit points)
• A Stream (50 credit points)
• Electives (50 credit points)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.