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# Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

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## A mindset and skillset for innovation

The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII) is a multi-award-winning course that you can combine with 26 core degrees, giving you a real edge when you graduate.

You’ll work with students from across the whole university, stretching the limits of your single degree and building skills that employers everywhere are looking for, including critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.

The BCII is a degree like no other. Through engaging activities such as hackathons, think tanks, and real-world projects, you’ll learn to think differently and tackle challenges that matter. Along the way, you’ll develop skills for life, make lasting friendships, and create a career path that can take you across industries, disciplines, and continents.

95% of BCII students secure full-time employment within three months of graduating, far higher than their peers with a single degree. You are also likely to earn more in the long run for a strong return on your investment.

Part of the [Transdisciplinary School.](https://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculties/transdisciplinary-school)

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## EXPLORE

## Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

### 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

[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.

[Domestic (FT)](#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.

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## What you’ll study

In the BCII, you’ll learn how to think in new and creative ways to tackle complex challenges. You’ll explore ideas like systems thinking and futures thinking, and experiment with different creative methods. These approaches will help you see problems from fresh perspectives and design solutions that make a real impact.

You’ll also develop the skills to be an intrapreneur, someone who drives innovation within an organisation, as well as an entrepreneur or social entrepreneur. Whether you join an existing company or launch your own venture, BCII gives you the tools, frameworks, and experience to lead change and stand out in your chosen field.

## Subjects at a glance

- ### BCII core subjects

  | Subject Code | Subject Name |
  | --- | --- |
  | 81511 | Problems to Possibilities |
  | 81512 | Creative Practice and Methods |
  | 81513 | Past, Present, Future of Innovation |
  | 81514 | Creativity and Complexity |
  | 81515 | Leading Innovation |
  | 81516 | Initiatives and Entrepreneurship |
  | 81521 | Envisioning Futures |
  | 81531 | Industry Innovation Project |
  | 81532 | Creative Intelligence Capstone |

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## Typical course program

Students must complete a total of 240 credit points. If pairing the BCII with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), students must complete a total of 270cp.
Note: The number of subjects in your Core degree depends on which degree you take, and each subject’s credit points. Please take the below visual as an indication only.

### BCII course structure

1. 20 + 4
   :   Your “Core degree” subjects (compulsory plus electives)

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2. 10 + 2
   :   BCII degree subjects (compulsory plus electives)

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1. #### First to third year

   For the first three years, you will take your BCII subjects in June and July (Winter) and December / February (Summer) so you can complete your core degree subjects during the Autumn and Spring semesters.

   Over three years, you'll complete six BCII subjects comprising 36 credit points – just over a third of the required credit points.
2. #### Fourth year

   You will take your remaining subjects during a dedicated fourth year of full-time study. In the final year, you can take between 6 – 12 credit points of internship (work experience) related to innovation within your research, career development, or core degree specialisations. Opportunities for international internships and global studios are also available.

#### First to third year

For the first three years, you will take your BCII subjects in June and July (Winter) and December / February (Summer) so you can complete your core degree subjects during the Autumn and Spring semesters.

Over three years, you'll complete six BCII subjects comprising 36 credit points – just over a third of the required credit points.

#### Fourth year

You will take your remaining subjects during a dedicated fourth year of full-time study. In the final year, you can take between 6 – 12 credit points of internship (work experience) related to innovation within your research, career development, or core degree specialisations. Opportunities for international internships and global studios are also available.

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As an Australian student, you have the chance to apply for a [Commonwealth Supported Place](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/admissions-entry/fees-costs/commonwealth-supported) for this course. Find out if you meet the criteria and learn the steps to apply.

## Combined degrees

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## Watch: BCII 2024 Showcase

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## Watch: BCII 2024 Showcase transcript

BCII (Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) prepares you to work in what’s called a transdisciplinary environment. And it basically means the coming together of different disciplines to create something new. You have to put aside your differences, trust the others in your group to solve a problem in a really effective way that may not have been done before. We’ve come out of this degree with a viable business model, a strategy to execute, and we've really been able to apply it to a real world scenario. It's the first time where we've been completely self-led in everything that we've done. We’ve learned how to independently follow through the innovation journey.

## Course highlights

In the BCII, you’ll start working on real industry, government, and community challenges from your very first subject. With more than 1,200 partners in our innovation network, you’ll have the chance to apply your learning in real-world settings. In the first three years, you’ll build the skills and creative confidence to lead innovative projects across any industry. By your final year, you’ll be managing your own partners, tackling a major organisational challenge, and developing your experience through innovation internships. Many students even begin their careers with one of our partners, turning their ideas and skills into real opportunities before they graduate.

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  Critical thinking
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  Strategic mindset
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  Creative methodologies
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  Problem-solving
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  Collaboration skills
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  Enterprising outlook

Careers

## Your future career

Many future-of-employment reports conclude that all the skills you’ll develop in the BCII are highly valued in all lines of work.

BCII graduates tend to perform better in interviews than average graduates (especially in gruelling team-based challenges).

## Career options

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  Business Development Strategist
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  Change / Transformation Lead
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  Design Thinking Facilitator
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  Entrepreneur / Start-up Founder
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  Innovation Manager
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  Product Owner / Designer

## Make the most of our industry connections

Students engage in real-world industry projects and self-initiated proposals. Past collaborations include Google, UNICEF, Guzman y Gomez, Commonwealth Bank, and NSW Health. BCII students have also tackled projects for Visa, Accenture, and the City of Sydney, expanding their thinking and enhancing their professional prospects.

## Admissions information

## Admissions information

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- ### 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.
- ### 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.

## Find more Transdisciplinary Innovation courses

[Return to Transdisciplinary Innovation](https://www.uts.edu.au/for-students/transdisciplinary-innovation)

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“The impact that BCII had on me, it changed completely the way that I see the world. And it made me evolve as a person in a professional and personal sense.”

Chelsea Baker

Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

“I feel that people become caught up in the repetition and monotony of their work, and cannot think innovatively or progress. This is why I love BCII: to be constantly reminded that you must ‘think different’ in order to excel creatively within any field.”

Olivia Kirk

Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

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### Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

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Our campus is a base for your academic, professional and social life.

Find your perfect study spot and enjoy the quiet away from the campus bustle.

Collaborate with peers and spark new ideas in our dedicated fourth year BCII space.

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Why UTS?

## Why study Transdisciplinary Innovation at UTS

Learn how to solve society’s most complex challenges through creativity, innovation and collaboration.

Our transdisciplinary degrees respond to the future of work and are about building expertise beyond discipline-specific approaches. You'll gain practical, in-demand skills that cross all industries and sectors.

## 1200+

Industry partners for workplace integrated learning.

## 46%

of Australian businesses classified as innovation-active\*.

ABS, 2023

## $15bn

Government investment to support sectors accelerating innovation\*.

Jobs and Skills Australia

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