C09019v7 Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
Award(s): Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (BIT(Hons))CRICOS code: 046619G
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Further study at UTS
Other information
Overview
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.
Course aims
The honours program aims to provide students with:
- a sound research methodology for the in-depth study of particular topics in information technology
- the experience of undertaking a research-oriented project
- a basis for postgraduate research or a career in industrial research and development.
Career options
This course prepares graduates for a leading role in industry-relevant research.
Course intended learning outcomes
| A.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates critically reflect on ethical principles of stakeholder engagement and research practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across the IT profession. |
| B.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates are able to critically and ethically assess the implications and impacts of their research. |
| C.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates are able to critically select and apply research design methodologies to research projects. |
| D.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates draw upon research methodologies to apply a range of disciplinary tools and techniques to critically design, implement, and evaluate IT systems. |
| E.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates use scholarly communication methods to clearly and coherently present and defend ideas, perspectives, and research outcomes to different audiences. |
| F.1 | Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) graduates critically reflect on their own motivations and review against feedback from multiple sources to take responsibility for improving their ongoing skillset. |
Admission requirements
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 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: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
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.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Local students
Application is made directly to UTS by completing the relevant application forms.
International students
Application is made through UTS International.
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have completed equivalent subjects at a recognised tertiary education institution may be eligible for recognition of 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.
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.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
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
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| 32931 Technology Research Methods | 6cp | |
| 31482 Honours Project | 12cp | |
| CBK90304 Electives | 24cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
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 | ||
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| 32931 Technology Research Methods | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31482 Honours Project | 12cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of electives | 12cp | |
| part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 32144 Technology Research Preparation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 32931 Technology Research Methods | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 31482 Honours Project | 12cp | |
Further study at UTS
This course is designed to be a pathway for eligible students into higher degree by research programs in information technology.
Other information
Further information is available from:
UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222
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