C04404v1 Master of Professional Practice

Become an agile leader in complexityTechnology, Industry 4.0, climate action, globalisation and more:

we live and work in a time of unprecedented change that affects the ways we live and work.

This course gives students a multidisciplinary advantage to lead in organisations and the wider community, where a diverse range of skills is increasingly in demand.Flexible, individualised learningThe Master of Professional Practice combines practice-based subjects, called Studios, with elective subjects from across the university, to adapt the degree to the needs of the student.We understand that’s a lot of freedom.

That’s why a learning concierge helps guide students with choosing electives and career coaching for the unique professional background and career trajectory of every student.Practice-based learningIn Studios, students work with academics and professional peers in collaborative, intensive workshops on complex problems honing problem solving skills and critical thinking on sustainable development solutions.The studios will teach design and systems thinking frameworks for students to research, apply and synthesise their technical knowledge and skills.

The studios provide mentorship and a collaborative practice-based learning environment to develop competencies.

The capstone studio enables students to apply their breadth and depth of knowledge in an industry project.The course teaches students to think in different ways that enable them to tackle complexity and unravel problems, while building postgraduate level content knowledge in subject areas of interest to students.The Master of Professional Practice studios enables students to explore, apply and integrate information, technology and human-centred design.The course for ethical innovative leadershipAs graduates, students become agile decision makers and persuasive communicators who adaptively lead people in tackling complex problems.

Students are professionally equipped to work successfully with, and for, Indigenous Australians.UTS is committed to social justice and the economic, social and cultural prosperity of our community – fostering diversity of thought, critical thinking and technical mastery.

Students are required to complete 72 credit points, comprising 24 credit points of core studio subjects and 48 credit points of professional-focused subjects – equivalent to two sub-majors of their chosen fields.

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants need to satisfy professional practice requirements by providing materials substantiating their professional work experience (at ANZSCO skill level 1 – bachelor’s degree or higher) of at least 2 years full time (or equivalent). This requirement may be demonstrated through a CV or a Statement of Service confirming the dates of employment, and position(s) held within the organisation.

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.

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.