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# Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

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## Information Systems and Sustainability

The Bachelor of Information Systems, combined with the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment, equips you to study complex systems, including enterprises, stakeholder services, and internal processes using data and IT-enabled services. You’ll gain sustainability knowledge across scientific, legal, and social domains, learning to harness information systems to drive sustainable change in business, government, health, and more. Industry and community projects help consolidate knowledge and apply creative solutions. This degree prepares you for leadership roles, driving innovation and sustainability across diverse sectors.

Part of the [Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/engineering-and-information-technology).

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## EXPLORE

## Bachelor of Information Systems Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment

### CODE

**UTS:** C10485 (version 2)

**CRICOS:** 116701G

**UAC:** 609807

### LOWEST SELECTION RANK *question\_mark* This refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made for a recent school leaver in the Autumn 2025 intake.

75\*

Don't have the ATAR?

[See pathways](#entry-schemes)

### DURATION

4 years full time\
8 years part 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

[View important dates](#admissions)

### 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\
$72,250.00

[More on fees](#admissions)\

### 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.

City campus

## What you'll study

You are required to complete 192 credit points, comprising: Sustainability and Environment (96 credit points) core (48 credit points) stream choice (36 credit points) electives (6 credit points) Information Systems (102 credit points) core (78 credit points) stream choice (18 credit points) Transdisciplinary electives (6 credit points).

The Sustainability and Environment component of 96 credit points comprises 6 core subjects (42 credit points), and 54 credit points in elective choices spanning subjects related to Science (6 credit points), Governance and Policy; Society and Culture; Engineering; Science and Environment (48 credit points). This flexible study plan allows for global study exchange options.

## Subjects at a glance

- ### Core subjects

  | Subject Code | Subject Name |
  | --- | --- |
  | 31265 | Communication for IT Professionals |
  | 31266 | Introduction to Information Systems |
  | 48023 | Programming Fundamentals |
  | 31271 | Database Fundamentals |
  | 41092 | Network Fundamentals |
  | 41191 | Business Intelligence |
  | 31272 | Project Management and the Professional |
  | 41195 | Information Systems Capstone |
  | 31269 | Business Requirements Modelling |
  | 41193 | IS Data Visualisation Studio |
  | 31257 | Information System Development Methodologies |
  | 81546 | Innovation in Complex Systems |
  | 31250 | Introduction to Data Analytics |
  | 99221 | Understanding Sustainability |
  | 99224 | The Carbonisation of Society |
  | 99225 | Sustainability and Social Justice in the City |
  | 99226 | Planetary Decarbonisation |
  | 99227 | Monitoring and Evaluating for Sustainability |
  | 99222 | Internships in Sustainability and Environment |
  | 91107 | The Biosphere |

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[See all subjects and majors in the UTS Handbook *arrow\_right\_alt*](https://coursehandbook.uts.edu.au/course/current/c10485)

## Admissions information

## Admissions information

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- ### Course description

  The future is undoubtedly a digital world and in the Bachelor of Information Systems you will study complex systems such as enterprises, their services for different stakeholders (customers/patients/citizens/organisations), and their internal processes conducted by people using data, information and IT-enabled services. Combined with the Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment, you will build your knowledge of sustainability as a scientific, legal and social domain.  You will learn how to harness the transformative power of information systems to drive sustainable and resilient environmental, economic and social change in business, government, community, health, non-government organisations and more.

  Excursions and studios with industry and community partners in sustainability and environment core subjects provide opportunities for you to consolidate knowledge, apply new skills to creative solutions and learn through experience.

  This combined degree is ideal if you are passionate about systems and sustainability, and want to make a significant impact on the world by creating sustainable solutions.  As a graduate of this program you will be well equipped to take on leadership roles in a variety of sectors, driving innovation and change for a better future.
- ### Important dates

  Find out more about [application dates relating to this course](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/application-dates)
- ### 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](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/entry-schemes/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](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/scholarships)

  [Scholarships for international students](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/scholarships/international)
- ### Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS

  Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a [Transdisciplinary Elective](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/transdisciplinary-innovation/transdisciplinary-electives) 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](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/transdisciplinary-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](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/transdisciplinary-school/partnerships/how-get-involved/project-based-engagements/industry-innovation-project) organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates.

  \* Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.
- ### 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.

  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)](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/domestic-student-tuition-fees/commonwealth-supported).This means the Australian Government contributes to your education costs, and you pay the remaining tuition fees, known as the [student contribution](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/fees-costs/commonwealth-supported). If eligible, you can defer payment through [HECS-HELP](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/domestic-student-tuition-fees/government-help-schemes), or you can choose to pay your fees upfront each session.

  **2026 Tuition Fees**

  **Indicative first-year tuition fee**: $17,399.00

  **Indicative total tuition fee:**  $72,250.00

  **Additional Costs**

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  - The [Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/fees-and-payment/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](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/fees-costs/commonwealth-supported).
- ### 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](https://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/managing-your-course/your-enrolment/inherent-requirements).
- ### Assumed knowledge

  HSC Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English.

  Mathematics Extension 1 and English Advanced are recommended.
- ### Professional recognition
- ### Recognition of prior learning

  Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for [recognition of prior learning](https://www.uts.edu.au/study/information-technology/essential-information/recognition-prior-learning) (RPL) if the subjects completed are deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent to subjects in the course. Established agreements for RPL with external tertiary institutions are outlined in the [Recognition of prior learning tool](https://www.uts.edu.au/study/recognition-prior-learning).

  To be considered for recognition of prior learning, subjects must normally have been completed no more than ten years prior to the commencement of this course. Limits apply to the number of credit points of RPL that can be granted.

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