52 weeks
Face-to-face, on-campus
Full time
21 Sep 2026 | 1 Mar 2027 | 15 Jun 2027 | 27 Sep 2027
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Sydney
UTS Building CB05, 1 Quay Street, Haymarket, NSW 2000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
A$38,000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- NSW/NT/SA/WA/TAS/VIC HSC: Average HSC 67% (based on English plus 3 non-VET Category A subjects)
- QLD Year 12: Maximum Overall Position of 16
- WAUFP: CPS 50 and ELACS 50, or CPS 51 and ELACS 50
- SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test): 1050 with completion of Year 12 (out of 1600)
- Same academic requirements apply to both domestic and international applicants
- Minimum age: 17 years at commencement (16-year-olds may start if English and academic requirements are met; under 16 not eligible)
- Articulation to UTS: international students based on no more than two subject failures; domestic students based on required Grade Point Average
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- Articulates into UTS Bachelor of Information Technology majors including Artificial Intelligence
- Computing Science (Honours)
- Cybersecurity
- Games Development
- Information Technology
- Combined degrees such as Criminology/Cybersecurity and IT/Business
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
ACS
Course Content
Units of Competency
Introduction to Technical Communication
Trimester 1 subject
Introduction to Information Systems
Trimester 1 subject
Programming 1
Trimester 1 subject
Web Systems
Trimester 2 subject
Business Requirements Modelling
Trimester 2 subject
Programming 2
Trimester 2 subject
Networking Fundamentals
Trimester 3 subject
Database Fundamentals
Trimester 3 subject
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Diploma of Information Technology at UTS College lead to?
The UTS College Diploma of Information Technology provides direct entry into Year 2 of an IT undergraduate degree at UTS if you achieve the required grade point average (GPA).
Can I study Information Technology at UTS without an ATAR?
Yes, there are several pathways to study Information Technology at UTS without an ATAR. You can begin with a UTS College Diploma of Information Technology, which provides direct entry into Year 2 of an IT undergraduate degree if you achieve the required GPA. You can also enter via VET or TAFE studies, which may count toward your degree through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
What career opportunities are available to IT graduates from UTS?
IT graduates from UTS can pursue careers as cybersecurity specialists, software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, games developers, systems analysts, and cloud engineers, with demand spanning industries shaping the future.
Is the UTS Information Technology program accredited by any professional body?
Yes, graduates are eligible to apply for professional-level membership of the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
How many intakes does UTS offer for Information Technology courses each year?
UTS has two main IT intakes per year: the Autumn session (February) and the Spring session (July). Intake availability can vary depending on the IT course or major.
Application
How to Apply
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Step 02
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Step 03
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