Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
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Study Information Technology at UTS
If you’re looking to accelerate your career in technology leadership, the UTS Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) is the ideal choice. This fast-tracked course is a cooperative education scholarship program developed by UTS in conjunction with leading organisations, designed to mentor the next generation of IT and business leaders.
This program will give you unparalleled hands-on experience, allowing you to complete two six-month industry-based sessions with our partner organisations, where you’ll follow a structured program designed jointly by UTS and the employer group. If selected for this competitive program, you’ll also receive a scholarship of around $49,500 to support you throughout your learning journey.
As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.
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Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
CODE
UTS: C10143 (version 8)
UAC: 603210 (Autumn Session)
DURATION
3 years full time
INTAKE question_mark These are dates to consider when applying for your course, including when applications open and close.
Autumn Session 2026\ Autumn Session 2027
COURSE FEES question_mark This indicative tuition fee is an estimate for the entire course, based on full-time study each year. Fees are reviewed annually and may change.
Indicative total tuition fee for government-supported domestic students\ $29,332.00
LOCATION question_mark Our classes are held at our City Campus, or specialist off-campus locations. Some of our courses are delivered via online (distance) learning.
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What you’ll study
This degree will equip you with an advanced understanding of contemporary business and technical competencies in IT and computing, giving you the practical experience to apply IT solutions to modern business challenges. You’ll study up-to-date topics and develop essential capabilities in areas like programming, web systems, and network and database fundamentals. You also have sub major choices and curated elective subjects.
UTS’s leading industry sponsors are heavily involved in the design and execution of our curriculum, ensuring you graduate not only with a world-class qualification but also with knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of the IT industry.
Subjects at a glance
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Core subjects
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
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| 31265 | Communication for IT Professionals |
| 43030 | Professional Practice in Computing |
| 31268 | Web Systems |
| 31269 | Business Requirements Modelling |
| 41092 | Network Fundamentals |
| 31271 | Database Fundamentals |
| 31272 | Project Management and the Professional |
| 41113 | Software Development Studio |
| 41025 | Introduction to Software Development |
| 40008 | Career Management |
| 41759 | Capstone |
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Typical course program
The outline below shows an example program for the Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op) based on a full-time study load. Please note that your exact program may differ based on your unique circumstances, such as your commencement date, subject selections, and recognition of prior learning.
- 8 : core Information Technology subjects
add 2. 2 : Software Development studios
add 3. 5 : Work Integrated Learning subjects
add 4. 4 : sub-major subjects
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First year
You’ll commence your studies with a range of subjects from your core Information Technology stream, learning about Professional Communication, Programming and Information and Web Systems. You’ll also complete your first professional placement as a part of Work Integrated Learning and also learn how to manage your IT career. 2. #### Second year
Your second year will see you undertake your Software Studio, where you’ll learn how to design, develop and evaluate software for business use. You’ll also begin your sub-major as well as your secondary sub-major or IT elective units. 3. #### Third year
In your final year, you’ll complete any unfinished subjects to prepare for graduation. You’ll also undertake another professional placement and a Work Integrated Learning capstone project, where you’ll identify a problem and create and deliver an innovative, IT-based solution.
First year
You’ll commence your studies with a range of subjects from your core Information Technology stream, learning about Professional Communication, Programming and Information and Web Systems. You’ll also complete your first professional placement as a part of Work Integrated Learning and also learn how to manage your IT career.
Second year
Your second year will see you undertake your Software Studio, where you’ll learn how to design, develop and evaluate software for business use. You’ll also begin your sub-major as well as your secondary sub-major or IT elective units.
Third year
In your final year, you’ll complete any unfinished subjects to prepare for graduation. You’ll also undertake another professional placement and a Work Integrated Learning capstone project, where you’ll identify a problem and create and deliver an innovative, IT-based solution.
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Course highlights
You’ll establish a strong understanding of IT fundamentals, building specialised skills in core areas such as business information systems management, data analytics, enterprise systems development, interaction design, networking and cybersecurity. You’ll also acquire practical experience in real workplaces through your professional placements.
- check_circle Programming
- check_circle Data analytics
- check_circle Project management
- check_circle Business analysis
- check_circle Information systems management
- check_circle Problem solving
Industry accreditation
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Admissions information
Admissions information
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Course description
Targeted at aspiring IT professionals, this cooperative education scholarship in computer information systems is a unique collaboration between UTS and leading industry partners. Choose this course for a competitive edge, as it offers a structured, industry-designed program with formal coursework delivered by professionals. This course is not offered to international students. Distinct from other co-op courses, you'll engage in two six-month industry placements, ensuring your skills align with real-world demands. With limited places tied to sponsor availability, successful candidates receive a substantial scholarship. You'll acquire a blend of business acumen and technical IT skills, preparing you to craft effective IT solutions for business challenges. Teaching methods include hands-on industry experience and formal coursework, fostering a practical learning environment. Upon completion, you'll be well-positioned for roles such as business analyst, systems analyst, and project manager, with many securing jobs before graduating. While sponsors often hire graduates, you're free to explore opportunities elsewhere.
There are a limited number of places available in this course according to the number of industry sponsors each year. If selected for this course, students receive a total scholarship of around $49,500 for the duration of the course.
This intensive course includes two six-month industry-based sessions with different industry sponsors. Industry sponsors are heavily involved in the curriculum design to ensure graduates are not only highly qualified but also have the knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of industry.
Students normally secure graduate employment before completion of the course. Sponsors also actively recruit graduates from the course but students are not obliged to take up employment with a sponsor. - ### Important dates
Find out more about application dates relating to this course - ### Year 12 adjustment factor scheme
If you perform highly in your Year 12 subjects, your selection rank may be boosted by the Year 12 subject scheme.
The scheme, which is automatically applied, awards selection rank adjustments to your application based on your marks in subjects that are relevant to the courses you have applied to. - ### ATAR and selection ranks
Your Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a score between 0.00 and 99.95. It shows you how you rank compared to all the students in your year group in New South Wales. A selection rank combines your ATAR with any other adjustment points that make up your overall university entrance score. Your selection rank may differ from university to university, depending on the adjustment points granted to you at each institution. - ### Scholarships and prizes
Discover our scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Our scholarships celebrate diversity and academic excellence. Use the scholarship search tool to find the right scholarship for you.
Scholarships for domestic students
Scholarships for international students - ### Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS
Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree.
All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most.
Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives.
By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline.
If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe.
In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.
* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. - ### Course duration
The course is of three years' duration and involves four sessions of full-time study at the university and two sessions of full-time industry-based study and practical experience. The industry-based sessions are of 23 weeks' duration. - ### Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
This is an intensive scholarship course intended for current school leavers, although applications are accepted from non-current school leavers who completed Year 12 one year prior to application. Special application and selection procedures apply. Applicants must submit a Bachelor of Information Technology application questionnaire.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities, and it is expected that they achieve a minimum ATAR of 85. Short-listed applicants are interviewed, and final selection is based on ATAR and interview performance.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169 - ### Domestic course fees
2026 Indicative tuition fees for government-supported domestic students
All offers for domestic undergraduate students are for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the student contribution. If eligible, you can defer payment through HECS-HELP, or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.
2026 Tuition Fees
Indicative first-year tuition fee: $9,537.00
Indicative total tuition fee: $29,332.00
Additional Costs
Your tuition fees do not include:
- The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
- Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
- Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).
Important Information
- Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
- The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
- Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
- You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory. - ### Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended. - ### Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership with the Australian Computer Society. - ### Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning is not available for this course.
The substitution of core subjects to an alternative/advanced undertgraduate subject in a similar field of study may be granted. - ### Important notes
This course is intended for domestic current school leavers.
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Entry schemes and pathways
If you've excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry program rewards the hard work you've put into your studies. Successful applicants receive a provisional offer before their HSC/IB exams.
### Elite athletes and performers
If you're an elite athlete or performer who has represented your school or state at a national level, and your studies have been affected, this scheme is for you.
If you've experienced long-term disadvantages that have affected your education, you may be eligible for selection rank adjustments through inpUTS.
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Your future career
As a graduate of this innovative program, you'll have the edge on your future with a comprehensive, industry-ready toolkit of IT and business skills. Along with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of IT fundamentals, such as information systems, networks and programming, you'll possess a wide array of advanced professional capabilities, such as leadership, collaboration, project management and communication.
Together, this will see you become an in-demand professional, ready to take on business critical roles in a range of industries and sectors, from tech start-ups to government agencies and everything in-between.
Career options
- check_circle Business Analyst
- check_circle Systems Analyst
- check_circle Software Developer
- check_circle Information Systems Manager
- check_circle Project Manager
- check_circle Database Administrator
- check_circle Commercial Manager
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Why UTS?
Why study Information Technology at UTS
Advances in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and digital technologies will change the world. Studying Information Technology gives you the intrapreneurship and digital transformation skills to succeed in new and emerging fields.
Learn from leading industry professionals whose research and practice is shaping the field. With over 1000 industry partners, we can put your skills into practice with internships, industry competitions, hackathons and showcases.
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