C09019v5 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Information Technology

This course provides the opportunity for students to develop research skills, and provides greater breadth and depth in a specific area of information technology.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.

The honours degree consists of research and advanced coursework.

The research component is spread over the entire course. In the first session (full time), students undertake a research methods subject and review the research literature in their chosen area; in the second session (full time), students undertake a formal research project in their chosen area.

Part-time students should undertake the project subjects in the second year of the program.

Any UTS: Information Technology master's-level subject may be taken by an IT honours student, subject to prerequisites and availability. If it aligns with their research, IT honours students may take advanced-level undergraduate electives or electives from other faculties, with the permission of the course coordinator.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The programs below show a suggested sequence of subjects for a student commencing the course in Autumn session. They are intended as a guide only and do not take into account such factors as recognition of prior learning, changes in attendance mode and subject availability, or satisfactory academic progress. Students should consult the Timetable Planner to confirm the availability of subjects in the current academic year.

full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

part time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

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 Science in 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: 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.

Local students

Application is made directly to UTS by completing the relevant application forms.

International students

Application is made through UTS International.